return of the dress

This past year was the first time that I have been completely away from my family. The sister and I both did our undergrad at the U of M, so we’ve always had at least each other. However as you know, she’s a year older than me and this year ventured to Colorado to start law school, leaving me all by my lonesome (but giving me a GREAT excuse to travel)

After school ended, the sis came out to Minne for my graduation and stayed for a few extra days. She decided to drive back to Wisconsin for the weekend with me to surprise my parents! Boy oh boy. I couldn’t have asked for a better time at home.

Someone else was happy to see us too! PUPPY!

This weekend was Clay and Selina’s prom so we got to see them get all jazzed up and beautified. Before we get into that, let’s talk food!

The weather was absolutely beautiful today, perfect for a summery BBQ. Have you guys ever tried Crystal Light’s Mocktail line? I sipped on the margarita flavor all night. It actually wasn’t half bad!

On the menu for tonight’s grub was grilled shrimp, grilled asparagus, grilled veggies, and Grilled Strawberry Feta Quinoa Salad. Haha just kidding, I didn’t grill the quinoa salad…but that does intrigue me. Grilled Quinoa? Grilling is so easy, and so tasty. I love the charred flavor!

For the grilled veggies and asparagus, we tossed the raw veggies in olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper and wrapped it up in tin foil. Easy. Easy.

Here’s a bette look at the Strawberry Feta Quinoa Salad (recipe to come later)…

Addicting. I may have had seconds. and thirds.

Now on to prom.

Okay, first of all. I think times are changing. I was the most awkward looking adolescent and these girls all had on stunning dresses and the boys cleaned up quite nicely. Look at how handsome my brother looks!

Dayum is right.

Selina also looked beautiful. Remember when Maggie wore my junior prom dress to her prom last year? Seli wore it too! Gosh what a great dress. Not to mention Selina looked rockin’. I’m really not the biggest fan of humongous poofy dresses (there are a select few that I like), so I vote Seli gets best dressed of the night!

Here’s a little flash back to 2007 when I wore it.

Oh high school, I’m so glad you are over.

What did you wear for your Prom? Is it still in style?

What is your favorite thing to grill?

Talk to you in Minne!