July | 2015 | MIjaxlife

Two weeks ago, Keegan and I went home to Michigan! More than likely if you’re a person reading this post, you already knew this, and we probably saw each other. For my rapidly growing online fan base (hah!) and for those of you who weren’t glued to my side every second of the trip, here are the highlights: Val and Rios’s Wedding! 7. 11.2015 I’ve been friends with Val since Aquinas, and Keegan and I have been friends with her and her fiance since before they were dating! These two got married at a beautiful apple orchard in Pottersville, and do they know how to throw a party! They had people on the dance floor ages 3 to …. older than 3. Perfect weather. Val looked AMAZING. Rios looked SO handsome. We had an awesome time celebrating!

Lovin’ on the bride

Mr. and Mrs. Rios!

For that next week, I got work back and my old home base of Grand Rapids. If you don’t know me that well, you should know this: I love OtterBase. My company has given me such incredible opportunities, my director is the kind of guy you want leading your team, and my business partner lets me both cry on shoulder (reluctantly) and takes us out fishing at Grand Haven. Don’t get me wrong–he’s a sarcastic ass half the time, but that’s why I love him. “BRIANNA!!!!!!!! WHAT’S GOING ON?!?!? What are you WEARING?!” While I was back, Pat’s wife Lou dropped by the girls! These little princesses brighten up the office every time they stop by. And they remind me that Pat is, in fact, a human being.

Pat and Syd

I packed my weeknights hanging out with my best friends and family. Keegan and I did dinner with his parents then hung out with all of our Cadillac and Aquinas group of friends that first Friday we got into town. It’s impossible to not have fun with these guys! Not posting any pictures because no one wants to see Bri with bottle service at the Eve. No one. Way too messy. Amy and I saw Far From the Madding Crowd on Sunday. Not our favorite movie. Slow plot, barely any dialogue. 19th century setting but not the best period film. We’ll take Pride and Prejudice anyyyy day. Heather and I went to Little Africa for dinner on Tuesday. If you’re into “different” food. GO THERE. It’s Ethiopian food, and it’s unlike anything I’ve ever eaten. I’m not even going to describe it. If you like vegetarian food and naan, stop on by. We used to go there all the time when we went to Aquinas. Oh, if you go there, make sure you get the tea. You will be back. Abby and Kelsey and I went to Maru–my favorite sushi place in Grand Rapids! We drank and drank and stayed at the table way too long. Our waitress seriously hated us by the end. I don’t care. I had to catch up with my girls! Whenever I come back to Grand Rapids, Aunt Linda always lets me stay at her place. We eat, we drink, we watch Orphan Black and talk about Outlander. It really is the perfect life. She also got me into Jamie Oliver’s cookbook Meals in Minutes. It’s healthy food in minutes, by the way. I’m excited to try out some recipes!

Sweet little Brady Boe

On Wednesday, I met Dad, Shelley, Kelly, and Brady in Webbersville. It is exactly half way between Grand Rapids and Roseville, so it’s the perfect meeting place. We picked up dinner and made a little picnic in park, which was followed by an impromptu baseball game. If you’re not already connected with Kelly on Snapchat, do it (kellyboe). She sent videos of our amazing game, PLUS she’s a flight attendant. One day she’s sending Snaps from Salt Lake City, the next she’s in Amsterdam. This girl’s amazing. Laura and Alessandro’s Wedding!! 7.18.2015 On Friday, I drove up to Traverse City to celebrate the wedding of Laura and Allesandro!!!!! \ The bridal party started with nails followed by the food trucks for lunch on Friday. Let me tell you this, Laura is a special girl. I’ve been best friends with her since my Aquinas days, and she is the most loyal friend you will meet. As her maid of honor Anna put it, she has so many best friends, but she has a heart big enough for them all. Laura is abundantly loving and incredibly goofy. She’ll make you laugh when you don’t want to and she’ll be there for you even if you’re a thousand miles away. Not to mention, Alessandro is the perfect guy for. I am so blessed that they asked me to be a part of their big day! To make it even better, her bridesmaids kick ass. They are SO nice and the most beautiful group of women I’ve ever seen! I loved getting to know all of Laura’s closest friends and dancing the night away with friends old and new.