Easter, Dyngus, Equifest, and Ariel!

{Also see the next post down - it's the current one! This one never uploaded properly during Easter, so here it is!}

Howdy! Here's some catching up on some pictures!!

Look how well Ariel colors in the lines and writes! Such a proud Nana.

Ariel's first time in a swim cap {future swimmer right there!}

I went to EquiFest this year, without my best friend Katie Domico, who unfortunately passed away at the end of last year.  She loved horses, and we would always go to EquiFest and plan our dream barn. Love you, girl.

These are a few pictures of a trick rider who specializes in draft horses! He was really amazing.  Check out my Instagram movie clip of him riding!

Father and son silliness....

My first Buffalo Bandits game!! It was a lot of fun! I went with my Reading and Writing Buffalo class at school. We won!

What is Easter in Buffalo without a stop at the Broadway Market??

Central Terminal, now closed as a station, open for tours and under restoration.

Happy Easter!!!

Back to School Update

Well, we are back at the grind, I'm at Hilbert again this semester and Alex started Paramedic school! {He's going to be one awesome prehospital care provider!}

Lets see... What has been going on??

I JOINED THE JUNIOR LEAGUE!!!

I started class back at the end of August, and now I'm learning how to speak and read a little Irish! How cool is that?!?

I'm officially taking the last required math class of my life. :)

I feel old in my Honors class... when we debate, all the Freshmen argue points that only someone with no real world/life experience would say... Like "If people living in the city would only move into the north towns or southern tier, their life would be so much better."  Um, yeah, but.. a) do they have the funds to make the move? b) How safe would our own towns become? c) Do they want to move out of their rut? etc.... Maybe I'm a little jaded from working EMS in the city, but I've seen my fair share of people I definitely do not want living near me. 

I signed up for a Sunrise Swim class through Continuing Education with my friend Kelly! Can't wait to get back in the water :) {even though I have to be up by 5:30 to be in the pool by 6:15!}

I've gone back to basics.... writing in a journal! {but no one can ever read it. ever! :)}  I've missed having something to write all my random thoughts in.  It really helps me organize my thoughts and calms me down.

Criminal Minds. Once Upon a Time Season 3. House.  All. On. Netflix.

I've taken up listening to AM radio, specifically 930 on the way into school every morning for both a news update and the weather.  Today, they were talking about the city of Buffalo and their ideas of adding gondolas and cable cars in the city. Not quite sure how I feel about this.  

Don't get me wrong, I love me my Tim Hortons, but recently I've had a few stops in Starbucks... Heaven.  And I get to read the New York Times as an added bonus.

October brings many different activities, including 2 weddings, Grandparents and Uncle staying with Alex and me for one weekend, looking at Buff State for Graduate School, Sunrise Swim, a Walking Challenge, hopefully a ride along with our friend Jamie, Rocky Horror, and Halloween!!!

We have a lot going on, but I'm determined to still have some fun!

I'll try to be on here a bit more, I know there will be a lot to share these upcoming months! {No, I'm not pregnant!}

xoxoxo



July Shenanigans!

What a month! Can you say {fun}?

Starting the month off, my family had their annual Reunion/Picnic! We had my maternal grandparents and uncle stay with us, and had lots of fun! We managed to have enough bananas for the entire time, finish breakfast at a good hour, and have a fantastic time catching up with everyone at the reunion. Family from all over came to the little picnic grove, with no incidents this year! I was very happy to spend some much needed time with family in from Florida, and everyone else I don't get to see very often.  Unfortunately, I had to work that night, but it was a good beginning to my shift!

The day before the picnic, I took my grandparents back to college to talk to my counselor at Hilbert, and was able to show them around campus!  I think they're as excited as I am! {Which is a LOT!} I had just taken my placement exam a few days before, and was scheduled to come in and register for my classes two days after they left.  {Can you say exciting and nerve wracking all in one?} 

And then, this past week, I cannot say enough good things about. My cousin from Poland came to the US for the first time and stayed with us for a week! He did an internship down in Kentucky for a few weeks, then came up here for a week to meet the family.  I can honestly say that when he left, I cried. I balled. It felt like my brother was leaving.  You learn a lot about a person living with them for a week! So far, life hasn't been the same since he left.  I miss him already and it's been a little over 24 hours! 

His first full day in town, I took him to Niagara Falls and the Aquarium! It was so much fun seeing him take pictures and enjoy the states! 

With both of us loving horses, I took him on a trail ride! It was his first time on a western saddle, and I can say that he loved it! He was on Casey, and I was on Sassy.  It was a wonderful trail ride through the creek, woods, and fields.  There is no such thing as a perfect view unless it is on horseback.  <3 

For myself, it was like meeting myself in a horse's body.  Sassy was the perfect mount, avoided getting stuck in the mud, avoided low rise branches, and trotted happily uphill to keep up with everyone.  She definitely fits her name! Miss Sassy! 

From country to dinner dressy, we went to Pano's for a dinner with some family for him to meet.  It was a lot of fun, complete with Skyping his parents in Poland and my Grandparents in NYC!  It was a wonderful dinner, and a great opportunity for him to meet family.  The night ended with walking up the tower at the Marina and taking pictures of the waterfront and the city at night.  

His last night in town, we took him to the Anchor Bar to meet up with some family for a night of Buffalo Wings and good jazz music! 

Some other things that we did that week:

Went swimming at my cabin for a few hours, talking about everything, from being mermaids and dinosaurs to our futures.  

Amish Country!

Basilica

Had Iced Cappuccinos!

Skyped family!

Had a {TON} of fun!

Thank you Remik, for always greeting me every morning with a smile and a hug, enjoying the smaller things with me, taking the day as it came, and always being up for some fun.  You turned into my best friend for the week you were here, and I cannot wait to have you and your family here next year! Our family really is the best! I hope that the rest of your journey home is quick and safe, and that you were able to get some much needed rest after a fun filled week! 

{<3}

More news coming later this week, will update! 

How was your month of July?!??

Hope to hear from you!! 

Something to leave you with:

xoxoxo