Summer 2009 recap

So I'm realizing now that I really should have started this blog before the summer started. Grad school is about to start up in a few weeks, which means I basically lose my social life. Therefore, I will have much less to write about! I thought a good first "real" post would be to recap what a fun-filled and busy summer I've had! Busy being the key word here. To summarize - in just 4 months I have been to 6 weddings (and in 2 of them, which brings my bridesmaid count into the double-digits); moved into the South End (Boston) with Seli; traveled to Ohio, Florida, New York (a few times), Maine (a few times), Louisiana, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Turkey; and completed 3 additional credits towards my MBA. Below are a few pictures from through June. Seli and my vacation to Turkey needs a post all to itself, so that will be coming soon.


Summer (sort of) kicked off with the annual Pondskimming event in VT. Brian and Dave were the only 2 brave souls who dressed up and actually skim'd this year. The theme was cartoon characters - I think it's pretty clear who they were dressed as!

Sara and Anthony's wedding was a blast - especially getting to spend time with some of my favorite Granville girls!!

That same weekend I got to spend Easter with my parents and the Kochers. Getting to play with Will & Grace (and Georgie) was my favorite part!!

Seli and I drove down to NYC for one of his college friend's weddings. Old college friends who haven't seen each other for years + big party = trouble!

Seli had never been to Disney World before, so I felt it necessary to introduce him to Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Pluto. I also got to see some old study abroad friends while we were there, which was an extra bonus!!

Next was Fran's wedding (one of my best friend's from college) in beautiful Poughkeepsie, NY! In this picture is Fran's best childhood friend Stacie, Fran and me.

For my 28th birthday, Seli threw me an unbelievable surprise party at the Sevens on Charles Street. He did such an amazing job - he even got Hallie and Molly to come up from NYC and CT as an extra special surprise!!! Clearly (note my face in the picture above) I was having an awesome time.

In June, I headed down to Louisiana for Laura and Damien's wedding, which was an absolute blast!! Above is a picture of the just-married couple!!

I also got to spend some quality time with the whole Patin family, including one of the most amazing women ever - my grandmother, Alee!!

...and last but not least...the summary of my visit to Lake Charles wouldn't be complete without a picture of "Michelle & the ladies"!