I survived girls camp...

I even liked it! I'm now a big supporter of girls camp. I got to be the leader for the level two's. Here's a pic of them and our JCs. Amazing people. I really don't think we were so good when I was their age.

What we did couldn't really be called camping tho. We stayed in an air-conditioned lodge with mattresses, bathrooms, showers. We were served our meals in the mess hall, complete with salad bar and dessert trays. But it was beautiful. Here's a picture of our lake:

Bon Jovi live in Central Park

I love Jon! I might have to put his poster up on my wall again. He did a free concert in Central Park for the MLB all-star game, but you had to win tickets to get in. I tried but didn't get any. Luckily Keith had volunteered with the Yankees and one of his assignments was the concert, so I just met him outside the park and got thru all the gates with him. Three of my favorites all rolled into one: Central Park, Bon Jovi, and free. It was so much fun. Impossibly huge crowd.

Something I love about NJ summers is the fun outdoor concerts and movies. I saw Dionne Warwick sing at local Brookdale park the other night. It was the most crowded I've ever seen the park. She sounded great and it was a perfect night to be outside.

Happy Birthday America!

This picture isn't actually from this year, it's from last, but I didn't take any this year, plus I got special permission as a farewell gift from Linds to post this pic. Such a fun day and I miss my friend!!