Oh the Windy City....

This past weekend, Stacey, Mark and Myself traveled to Chicago for a friend of Marks Wedding! I was Stacey's date since Mark was in the wedding.... and who just doesn't love weddings anyway! lol We stayed at the Westin and the reception was right at the hotel in a huge air conditioned tent outside. It was gorgeous! The wedding however was about an hour away and the church was so old it wasn't air conditioned.... it freakin sucked! The bridal party had to be about ready to pass out! lol But anyways had a great time at the reception, food was great, music was great, and met alot of new people! Thanks Emily for the amazing dress!!! I loved it and had a great time wearing it! :) Stac, Mark, amd Me!!

Sweet Summer Time!!

It's been such a great summer!! Just thought I'd add some pictures from throughout the summer. This is most recent. Nikki, Shana, and I getting ready to leave for a Wedding in St. Marie. Of course there was alot of time spent at the lake this year!!

Mitch Addis had his big party again this year and it was so good to see everyone!!!

Especially these two!!! Clay, Me, and Doug!!

Had to post a picture of the party crew!! These were the people I was with about 100% of the time this summer!! Love them!! Tyler, me, Nikki, and Shayne

Me and Stacey at Jessica and Derek's Wedding!

Me and Brooke at Josh and Stefani's Wedding!

A bunch of us traveled to Champaign for Amber's Birthday!! This is just us girls but all together I would say there was probably about 20 or 25 of us! It was a great time!!

Us girls at the last bar before closing time!!

More time at the Lake!! :) Me and Nikki!!

Oddly Enough...

So today was my last day at Wright's with "everyone". I work tomorrow also but there are only 4 of us here. I was so excited to be done and be an irresponsible 20 year old for the next few weeks before I had to put it all behind me. But as my responsibities here get smaller and smaller because I can't take on anymore jobs obviously because I can't finish them, I'm a little bit sad. Sitting at the computer today doing some flooring pricing (flooring is my baby here!), John walks by and pats me on the shoulder and tells me "Good luck Lea, we are going to miss you!" It honestly made me sad! I loved what I did here.... most of the time ha! I can really say that I will miss this place. I would have never guessed when I first started working here that I would have the responsibility that I am leaving with, but I am so happy that I got to experience that! I remember in the first few weeks of working here I'm pretty sure John made me cry a couple times! lol But I have honestly built some pretty good relationships with my co-workers and I will miss them!!! But I guess there comes a time when you have to move on from things.... I've learned that alot lately. And I am def. ready to!! St. Louis here I come!!

It's Official... Fashion Square - Floor 7

Okay so yesterday we traveled back to Stl. to look at more lofts because my friend nikki decided to no longer move over there with me.... so sad! So I was thinking that there was no way I was going to be able to live in Fashion Square... the building I had my heart set on. But me and mom decided to just pop in and double check to see if they had any 1 bedrooms coming open, because they originally did not. She said that there was a possibility for one and she would know by Friday at the latest! So for the rest of the day I was pretty closed minded about any other places cause I just knew Fashion Square is where I wanted to be! And Jen, from Fashion Square, called this morning and IT IS GOING TO BE OPEN!!! I officially know exactly what loft I will be moving into! Mom and Tim will be signing the lease on Friday.... though my move in date has been pushed back because the people in there now will not be moving out as soon. Thats okay more time to spend in the good ol' JC!! :) I'm so excited!!! I'll get some good pictures of my actual place on eventuallY!! Yay me!! :)

Crunch Time....

So last Tuesday I took off work and headed to Stl again to look at a few more lofts and show Nikki the one I absolutely love. There is a possibility she may be moving with me which would be great!! We found a perfect loft in Fashion Square for the two of us, and this was the building I fell in love with in the first place. So I'm getting pretty excited!! We are going to have to sign a lease by August 1st which means I could very possibly be moving over there in less than a month. Which wasn't my original plan....... I wanted to spend the summer here with all my friends.... but the time has come where I think it's just best that I move and get settled in over in Stl. I know mom is worrying because I'm a big procrasinator :) I think i get it from her though so it really isn't my fault!! But anyways.... Summer is going by fast.... I'm excited and ready to start packing things up and moving!!! This picture is the front of the Fashion Square Lofts from Washington Street. It really is a neat place!! Can't wait to call it home!!!

Swim Lessons....

Hey Everyone... Just getting the word out that I am going to be teaching swim lessons this year just at Chad and Holly Farleys pool. So it will be a little different atmosphere! But I'm only doing it one week - July 6th thru July 10th. Unless I set something up of an evening with you. If you have any questions or are interested just contact me and we can set something up! Thanks alot!

Washington Ave..... STL!!!

So Monday morning, Ashley and I took off for STL to meet my mom and do a little apartment shopping. We looked at a few monday and then headed to my Aunt Heidi's and Uncle Mikes in Kirkwood to spend the evening. They took us to Ted Drewes for a little Ice Cream and then we spent the evening in... my grandpa clark, uncle mike, tim, and becket hung out upstairs and played games. While me, ash, my mom, and my aunt heidi stayed down stairs and watched old 80's movies... lol. Good times! :) Tuesday, Tim, Mom, Ash, and I took off to look at a few more places! We found a few good ones but my absolute favorite is Fashion Square Lofts! This is the view from the very top of the roof... if you go down the stairs there is a pool and bar/entertaining area...

Me and Ash in front of another view from the roof. I love this place!!! It is about a block away from my school, great security, gated parking, very spacious, just really amazing!!

A look down Washington Ave.... Fashion Square lofts is on the right... We are standing in front of a little resturant we went and ate at called Lucas Street Grill and Market... amazing food and a neat little outside eating area in the front and a deck off to the side. Very cool!

Me and Ashley again! I had such a great time these past two days... I think i will really love it over there. Glad mom, ash and tim helped me look around!! Great little mini vaca....