Weekend in [Instagram] Pictures

[I'm not typically a user of Instagram since it requires the need for me to tote my iPad around, but if you would like to follow my few and far between photos, you can find me under @englishfreckles]

I'm a super crispy ginger today, thanks to the photos below.  I'm still trying to figure out how I stayed in the shade all day but still managed to turn red as a lobster.  Vampire soul-eating ginger skin is no fun sometimes.  What makes my tender hide even worse is that this is my last day in the US for a year...I'm a little depressed, but am also looking forward to getting back into the groove of things at home.  Wish me luck on the super duper long flight...

Week[end] in Pictures

I've been busy spending time with the family [and therefore laughing, talking, goofing off, and anything else we can think of].  Here is a quick update of events via pictures, none of which are edited.  Oh well.  Hope you all are having a wonderful summer so far, I know I am!

This is a public park in Rochester, MN.  This is my brother about to jump into a public fountain.  Welcome to my crazy family.

Boys and I spent the day in the Twin Cities 

I want this Vespa.  Predictably found outside of an Urban Outfitters in the Cities.

Since our birthdays are so close in June, we go to a Japanese steakhouse every year to celebrate.

Trooping out to a pretty spot for family pictures. 

Me, Veronica, Hunter, Cole.  I am the oldest sibling, and by far the shortest member of our family.  WTH.

Awkward family photo...where's Hunter?!

Spent a day with my three best friends from high school.  Love these ladies!!!

P.s.  I have been nominated for two amazing blog awards from some pretty cool people.  I'll be responding to those and awarding some of my own favorites when I have a chance!  So honored and privileged, and can't wait to bestow the same treat on others!

Weekend in Pictures

Waiting for the flight out of Germnay

Gorgeous view of Charlotte, North Carolina

I've taken over this spot on my grandmother's porch

SHOCK TOP!  I have missed you so.

Eating lunch on the river in North Myrtle Beach, SC

Jennifer, myself, and Bethmom [aka, the grandmother]

Minnesota is home, but I always feel as though I belong on the beach

Excuse a lack of posts these next couple weeks.  I am on vacation after all.  I promise to catch up on my blog reads and postings after I get home to Germany!