Went Whitewater Rafting in NH.

When my Johnny suggested that we should go up to New Hampshire and try Whitewater rafting, I thought "Why not". It sounded like it would be a good time. Plus the website said it was fun for the whole family and showed little kids smiling in their raft.

When we got to the place (it was in the middle of nowhere) they made us gear up. I was thinking just life jackets and helmets but it wasn't just that. We had to wear a thermal full body scuba suit, swim boots, and blue swim jackets. When we got fitted for life jackets and helmets, I was the only one who was wearing yellow. I stuck out like a sore thumb in our boat. Not a good thing when everyone in your raft is stronger and more in shape then I was.

This is when our instructor was telling us the several different ways we could die. I am not a good swimmer and the idea of falling into the river that had jagged rocks scared me a bit. I think I hide my fear well!

Here we are carrying the raft down to the river. That raft was heavy! Where I am only 5'3 I had a hard time making my way to the river. I look like I am going to throw up here.

Finally we were on our way! Wave "goodbye"...I mean "hello"


Our instructor was in the army. So she yelled at us like we were pond scum.

This was the calm before the storm. We were heading for a small waterfall and then we were going to be hitting the rocky waters. I love the dumb look I have on my face.

If you haven't noticed, she kept making us change up in the boat because she needed to keep the sides even in weight. I believe this is when my Johnny yelled out to everyone what I weighted.

All I kept saying to myself was 'Stay in the boat and keep paddling'.

When we finished, the instructor thought it would be fun and cute to flip the raft over. I did not like this one bit.

My victory shot. I was wet and exhausted. But it was a ton of fun!

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Where: North Woods Rafting in New Hampshire- Includes 2 runs on the river and a meal that they prepare for you. They also have a professional photographer to take pictures. I highly recommend buying the photo CD

Had the best seats at Fenway Park

As a big Red Sox fan, I have been to Fenway Park several times in my life. I have sat in all areas of Fenway. Sometimes my seats are so bad, I don't even know whats going on in the game.

When Johnny got tickets to a game from his boss at work (for free I should add) I was happy to even get a chance to go. Then he told me they were season ticket holders seats I was happier (those seats are usually decent seats). But then when he said we were going to be sitting right behind the Red Sox dugout, I almost passed out. I never in my life had seats so close to the dugout. EVER.

When we got to Fenway, we showed our tickets to one of the workers to see where our seats were. We followed him downstairs and....

took our seats. Yeah, that's right. No one to block our view....

except for these guys. Um... down in front.... How rude!

That's my Jay-Jay (Jason Varitek) looking all cute. He has a great set of legs.

It took all my willpower to not jump over and attack him. He is so much better looking in person.

Francona, the Red Sox head coach. I can't say that I liked him much. He had a bit of an attitude when he was signing autographs before the game.

We were so close to the players that I saw every drop of sweat on Manny's face.

From what Johnny told me; I guess when I took this picture of David Ortiz, Manny thought I was trying to take one of him and posed for me. D'oh... :( that would have been a great picture.

Our newest pitcher, Dice-K

We ended up winning the game, but to be honest I didn't pay any attention to who hit what or the score. I was just so excited to be so close to these guys. I probably will never get a chance to be that close to the players again (without being escorted by security).

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Where- Red Sox-Fenway Park