PA Amateur Golf Tournament

July 30, 2012

Congratulations to my brother (David) and Anthony (cousin) for playing in the PA Amateur Golf Tournament.  I followed my brother on his first round with my father, who gave me a primar in golf since I never learned to play (although I did plenty of cartwheels on those Scotch Valley Greens growing up as a child).

This was David's first year qualifying (so we were very proud for him to be at the event).  I think this was Anthony's third year playing and 2nd or 3rd top five finish (which is incredible!).

Here are some photos of my brother (Anthony played in the morning...and though I love my family, I love sleeping too, so I didn't get there in time to follow and/or take photos of him).

I have to also mention that my brother's caddy seemed like a really nice kid.  He did a great job and seemed to really be trying to help my brother - Kudos to the great caddy!

My brother, David, and my cousin, Anthony, were representing Scotch Valley Country Club (owned by our family company, the DeGol Organization).

Girls Weekend to Celebrate Mary's 40th Birthday

There are no words to express how thankful I am for some incredible girlfriends - all of whom I met through pageantry!!!

Here are some photos from our trip to Tampa during July of this year.


Cocktails at 9AM - it is 5PM somewhere as my friend Adam pointed out on facebook!

Local outdoor restaurant - we were hot, but needless to say, the dive bar/restaurant next to the bay had awesome seafood!

 PJ Time - you are never too old for a girlfriend sleepover

 

 Enjoying the St. Pete Bay next to the complex pool

and later this nice little shark (doesn't it look like a hammerhead?) came by - very, very close to where we were sitting in the water!

Girls weekend is not complete without a photo shoot (Kim and I must have taken 100 photos of each other!)

Ready for our limo to arrive and to hit the town ;-)

Happy Birthday Mary!!!

 Night 2 - time to chill out - we went to the restaurant at the pink hotel (where we will never stay because of the foreigners at the pool who do not share our opinions on appropriate displays of public affection.....none the less...you are welcome in the good ole USA anytime to spend money!)

 Goodbye St. Pete - thanks for a great weekend with the best girlfriends!  We are truly blessed!

Warehouse Sales

Check out http://www.phillyexpocenter.com/ to learn about upcoming warehouse sales in the area.

I cannot attend the Boden Warehouse Sale on October 13, 2012, but the last time I attended, I got these dresses for $30 or $35 per dress (can't remember, but you get the idea - CHEAP!).

If memory serves me correctly, I bought six dresses that day, one sweater, shirt, and skirt (they were winter items, so they won't make an appearance for awhile).  I still have not worn all the dresses, so lesson learned for me - don't go crazy at the Boden Sale - you may not wear everything that you buy.


However, these two dresses were worth way more than what I spent because I get a lot of compliments when I wear them.  I plan on wearing the pink to court under a navy jacket!

On November 30, the Lilly Pulitzer sale starts!!!  I haven't been to this twice yearly sale for over a year, so I am definitely making plans to attend.  The last time I attended, I bought some dresses, sweaters, and t-shirts.  Lilly t-shirts are my favorite (although the $10 Tommy Hilfiger recently offered at Costco isn't so bad either!).

Even though these are old, here are some of my old Lilly finds:

T-shirt - $20 (I bought two)