"Go Confidently in the Direction of Your Dreams. Live the Life You've Imagined." ~Henry David Thoreau

Monday, July 9, 2012

Uncle Steve and Gracie Ray

These are two of my favorite people in the whole world! My uncle Steve and his daughter Gracie Ray are always full of energy and so fun to be around. While I was home this summer I got to see them a couple of times and I am so grateful they were able to stop by, cool off, and spend some quality time with my family and me. My uncle and I have always been really close, his love of basketball is inspirational and we always have a blast playing together. He's always been one of my biggest fans on the court and in life, and I love him so much for that. His ability to make anyone smile and laugh is what really makes him special, plus he's a fantastic dad! I can't wait to be a part of his daughter's life while she grows up! I only got a couple shots of them because we were having too much fun together :) pretty cute huh?











Monday, June 18, 2012

Water Wonderland!

Unfortunately during my school year I found it really hard to find time to take pictures, which really bummed me out. So the second I got home, the camera was constantly out. Being home was so incredible and I spent all my time with my amazing family and friends. I already miss them so much! It felt like being home was a dream, it went by way too quickly. On one of the hotter days, I spent some outdoor time with my neighbors, Anni and Erik (I consider them my little siblings and second family), my boyfriend Andy, and my brother Chris. Take a look at our outdoor water wonderland! 









At the end of the slip n slide, the extra water would create a mud slide!













Sunday, June 17, 2012

Zeta Day 2012

 Saturday April 14, 2012 was the annual Zeta Day for Zeta Tau Alpha chapters around the Illinois and Midwest Areas. It was a fun and inspiring event about what an impact Zeta can make on your life, and how meaningful it is to be a Zeta forever! I was truly moved by just how many people believed in the founding precepts of Zeta Tau Alpha and lived their lives with those standards in mind. What a great day-well spent with my beautiful sisters! 
Snoozing on the way there! :)

























Kelsey having fun on the bus ride home!



Danielle's lovely bun