I am so blessed.

Its definitely time that I have a real update because my life right now definitely deserves it. Things are GREAT!
While Kristen and Em were home I took them to Valley Gardens because neither of them had been there and I knew they would enjoy it. So we went and Kris got some really good pics with her name camera. Then last Wednesday me, Kristen, Em, my mom and Dan Glavin went to Dave Matthews!! It was awesome! We "tailgated" in Kristen's new car, taught my mom how to play Kings and danced in ponchos. What could be better than that? Really though, the concert was so much fun and I'm so glad I got to go with people I love.

Drum Roll Please.....
Yesterday was THE best day of my life so far.

Gill, Matty and I went canoeing down the Brandywine! Gill and I have been planning this trip and I must say, we did a great job of planning it. We had everything we needed on the canoe with us. It was SUCH a beautiful day yesterday. It was the hottest day we've had yet this summer (until today) but on the river it was perfect. We just sat back on the canoe, drank cold beers and took in the amazing scenery the Brandywine River has to offer. Even though the river water may be polluted from all the Delaware *cough*DuPont*cough* chemicals, it was still the most beautiful sight. The sides of the river and lined with tall trees and beautiful flowers. We even saw a bull on the side of the river!! I just don't know any other words to describe this trip but amazing. I really felt as if I were living my life to the absolute fullest and that's definitely a great feeling in its self. It took us about five and a half hours to get to Smith Bridge but thats pretty good timing considering how little we paddled. There were parts of the river that were deep enough that we couldn't stand and we would all just swim on the side of our boat because the water felt so great!
Once we finally got to the end mark, our canoe rental place picked us up and took us back to our car. We then drove straight to Valley Gardens in our soaked clothes and with our river washed hair looking like valley junkies haha! We sat at our favorite spot and did more of our favorite thing. Then we went to Charcoal Pit, got take out milkshakes and drove to Gill's grandparent's house for a BBQ! It was me, Gill, Matty, Gill's mom, my Mom, Nan and Pop. I couldn't have asked for a better meal after the long day.
I think if I were asked to describe what a perfect day would be for me, this would be EXACTLY it. I feel so lucky and blessed to have such a beautiful river near me, friends and family who I love to death and great memories like this one. I couldn't ask for more. :)