More pictures!

I finally uploaded the pics from Riversplash. Here we are waiting for the fireworks:



This is from the wedding last night. Kristin was the cutest bride. It was the perfect day for her. The other girl is Amy, Derrick's trainer.



This is us today. We went and found this beautiful park/"beach" down by the lake. Beautiful blue skies, nice breeze. I realized I've lived here long enough when I saw someone I knew there. In the most random place. A guy I had clinicals with and his girlfriend. I think Derrick's head loook bulbous in this picture. Don't tell him I said that.



I shall now proceed to step upon my soapbox.

Ahem.

Dear Ladies of Wisconsin,

While I myself do not consider myself a fashionista in the least, I feel I do know a little something about what looks good, and what does not. I can put together a decent outfit, I can accessorize, and I certainly know that shoes can make or break the ensemble. Summer is the perfect time to buy and wear new, cute, strappy sandals. A time to show off those toes that have been hiding all winter. Toes carefully painted in the bright summer colors that we love. However, my dear friends, young and old alike, (and it is the young that pain me the most---you should know better!) summer is NOT the time to wear Suntan Pantyhose with said sandals. Or even worse, Nude Pantyhose. In fact, if any part of the toes are showing through your shoes, pantyhose should be strictly banned. Don't even think about reaching in that sock drawer. Pantyhose completely ruin an otherwise darling outfit, and negate any cuteness sandals may have brought to the party. I'm not entirely sure where the notion came from that sandals and pantyhose go together. Perhaps from mothers saying that only hookers go out with bare legs. Well, sister, times have changed. As long as you're clean-shaven, bare it away. Now, I have seen hose that are toe-less. While you may think that these are a suitable alternative, let me assure you, they are not. Having toes 4 shades lighter than the rest of your leg only makes you look creepy. Trust me, you don't need pantyhose!!!

I mean, look at this picture. You can't honestly tell me that you think the foot on the left looks better. UGH! Seriously! It looks like a mutant foot!



While Wisconsin is a huge offender of this hideous, (and if it were my way, unforgivable) crime, I'm sure there are others in our great country practicing this act. While it may be a free country, you are breaking all sorts of fashion rules. So please, do away with the seam across your toes and toss the hose. Use them to cover your face when you rob a bank, use them for starting fires, just use them for something else besides wearing them with sandals.

Respectfully,
Karen