And everybody wants a hand, but I'm too busy holding up the world

Holy month of March. I can't believe that it's already March 24th. I mean, seriously people, who pushed the fast forward button? I thought it was still February until this morning when I turned my head, glanced at my cute calendar and did a little spazzy freak out! My, my my...how time flies.

The past week I've been waiting for the flowers to bloom and enjoying spring temperatures. A few days ago I ventured outside and cut a few pretty yellow babies. I think they look lovely in this jar:

Anyway, last Wednesday was St. Patrick's day. Now, I'm going to be very honest here: I typically do not celebrate St. Patty's day. Every other year I've forgotten to wear green and haven't paid attention to March 17th. This year, however, was a bit different. David and I were invited to a fun party (that we've been planning to attend since last St. Patrick's day when we heard raves) at our new friend, Bobby Sponsel's house. He lives in Irvington, too. In fact, that fellow grew up in Indy's East side neighborhood and loves it here. When I lived with Amy a few summers ago he and his girlfriend moved into the bright orange house across the street:

Since then, I've been dying to go inside. So a few weeks ago he gave us a tour. Um...amazing. I can't believe this 24-year-old guy (hey, that's my age!) and his 22-year-old girlfriend have purchased and flipped (in the process of flipping, rather) this old, old abode. It definitely needed it since it used to be four apartments! I took a few pictures. I'm hoping to get some more later.


Living room


Entryway/staircase



One dining area (there are several).

Anyway, as I was saying. They held a fun, Irish party that started at 7 a.m. Yes. 7. In the morning. David and I were up and roaring to go. After the parade downtown, we all ventured to the Golden Ace (Indianapolis' oldest Irish pub). Pics from the day:

(In Bobby/Stephanie's back yard)


On our way to the Golden Ace (literally 5 minutes driving distance away), we had to make a stop because the driver's tire was on fire. hahahaha. Prime opportunity for a Church's Chicken pose?


Finally, happy to be at Golden Ace. The weather was more than perfect.


David and Chris


David, Chris and Bryce (handsome Goshen clan)


I found a goat. Aww


Performance by Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones


Green hair.


Dog with tie.

And then there was lots and lots of socializing/dancing/having fun:



David looks genuinely confused about why he's holding two drinks (one was mine...I snuck wine in).


"The gang:" Amy, David, Me, Chris, Bryce, Aubrey









Ti-say-oh. (Finishee, in Korean).
Wendy City