Here’s what Brandi & Brady did on our summer vacation…or rather, while we weren’t working.
We celebrated our -1 year wedding anniversary on vacation with Brandi’s family in Myrtle Beach with 22 people staying in one house for a the week! Highlights of the trip included deep sea fishing (Fish Count: Brandi: 2, Brady: 1), sandcastle building, mermaid volleyball tournaments and family dinner nights.
Brandi’s sister Jillian (aka J Bo) finally turned 21. We cheered her ability to drink legally in Pittsburgh.
On July 3rd, Brandi was a bridesmaid (for the 6th or 7th time – she’s lost count) in her friend Pam’s wedding. Brandi & Pam met in Kindergarten and Brandi hooked Pam and the groom up in 6th grade. Pam’s dad got mad because he thought she was too young to date. They rekindled their romance in college!
The Smith’s came to Pittsburgh to visit for the 4th of July. The Bonkowski family had a huge party, in honor of the Smith’s and America, which included a beer truck. Brandi’s softball team defeated Brady’s team after J Bo hit a two RBI double in the bottom of the 9th! Those Bonkowski girls really excel in slow pitch softball.
Brady was able to enjoy two summer weekends at the Jersey Shore. During first trip Brady saw his favorite band, Phish, play in Philly. On his second visit, Brady attended his 10-year class reunion!
We celebrated Brandi’s sorority sister Stef’s wedding in Pittsburgh. Stef married a Michigan fan, but we like Ryan and won’t hold it against her. The WVU grads totally out-partied the Michigan people. The Chi Omega girls love Brady. He takes care of us when we are tipsy.
In August, Brady was a groomsman his friend Jeff’s wedding. They played football together in high school and for Brandi’s sake, they kept the “Al-Bundy-Like” stories to a minimum.
In between all of the traveling, we found time to enjoy a summer Cubs game, Pearl Jam concert, dodgeball games and a few summer nights out in Chicago!
