Well that was quick

Jeremy goes back to work tomorrow. Just one day off. It's funny, but we're both a little bit disappointed. We really didn't want it to last long, but laying in bed last night, we made some big plans for stuff that we could get done while he was laid off.

good news bad news

Good news first. Jess & I have planned a trip to visit my friend Julie in Wisconsin in October. We're taking the ferry from Muskegon to Milwaukee. Julie will pick us up there & take us to Madison where she lives with her fiance, John. Our hosts should be thrilled to discover what great fans Jess & I are of beer & cheese. All right Wisconsin! :)
So let's hear it for the bad news...Rah! Okay, so it's not so "rah". Jeremy was laid off today. We expected it to happen if the GM strike lasted very long. It just happened so much faster than I anticipated.
Jess & I bought our tickets this morning, Jeremy was laid off this evening. Maybe not the best timing for a trip, hopefully the strike will be short.
In related news, Jeremy has committed to working on the window re-glazing project during the layoff.
I guess it's all kind of good news, bad news, huh?

OCD

Jeremy bought a new canister vacuum this morning. The excitement that I am feeling about this new vacuum is not normal. I'm sitting here at work, excited for five o'clock so that I can get home & vacuum. Honestly, there is something wrong with me. ;)

Happy Labor Day Weekend

I spent last night having dinner & drinks on the patio at the Harrison Roadhouse with my good friends Ryan & Jess. There were a few times that Jess and I laughed so hard that we snorted. Yes, we snorted in public & more than once. I'm sure it had nothing to do with the three LARGE Newcastle that I drank. ;)
I'm getting picked up this morning at about nine to head to the beach. We're heading to my parent's house on Lake Michigan. Leisa (seven months pregnant/wearing a bikini) and her son Jasper (the soccer star), and our friend Kristen are picking me up & we'll head west. Two other couples are coming, one bringing their daughter & the other their dog.
It should be a really nice day on the beach. The weather is supposed to be wonderful all weekend, upper 70's to low 80's and sunny.
My friends are all coming for the day & leaving me there, so I have the night to myself until my husband drives over after he gets out of work tonight. YAY!
I think my sisters will probably end up on the beach with us at some point too.
Hope everyone has a safe & fun weekend.