a music and nature-filled weekend

What a busy, fun-filled weekend! This is what summer is all about ~ spending

time with friends and family, especially if it involves being outdoors.

Though you'll notice in the photo below that everyone is dressed as if it were 

October. That's what the weather certainly felt like this weekend! Even though we
 were wearing hoodies, we were still cold and wishing we had blankets to wrap around
us. Crazy weather for July. So, this is me and my friend, Cindy on Friday night at an
 outdoor concert that was a benefit for cancer. Photography note: never lean away
 from a camera while having your picture taken or it will look like you weigh 500 lbs.

Sunday morning I was still in my pajamas, sipping coffee and reading the Tribune,

when my aunt called and asked if I'd like to go on a hike with her at Volo Bog.

You betcha! Seize the day!

This beautiful nature preserve is only a 10 minute drive from my house and yet

I haven't been there in many years. I had forgotten what a beautiful area it is

for taking in all the sights and sounds of Mother Nature in such a peaceful setting.

I hope you don't mind this post being more photo-heavy than wordy. I believe these

photos speak for themselves. I took a ton of pictures; these are just a few of my faves.

Definitely no words needed for this one. :-)

What'd you do this weekend?