The End of the Year: AEPi formal and rafting

First of all, congratulations bloggers on having 150 posts. I'm not sure when I started this blog if this whole "website idea" was going to stick, but it did and that's great.

Now to more pressing matters... the last days of school are finally upon us here at Northwestern, and it's about time- but I have had a very memorable year. AEPi has many of its biggest events at the end of the school year, including AEPi formal and our rafting trip.

AEPi formal was a lot of fun, and it was at the Drake, so, good memories. I went with a friend from my dorm, so that was good. Some of us arrived a little late because there was an engineering quiz right before the formal, so we went to Steak and Shake afterwards.

The rafting trip was a lot of fun, too. We drove for about 6 hours north to Crivitz, Wisconsin and the Peshtigo River. It rained a little, we got lost a few times, but it's always fun spending time with the brothers. The actual rafting was a little nerve wracking, and I actually fell out of the kayak at the bottom of a drop (for the record, it was not my fault). Despite getting a little wet and having sore arms for a few days, I'm definitely planning on going again next year.

After it all, I can't wait to come home and see everyone again. I hope everyone is doing well, and I will see you all soon.

Matt

Me and Vanessa

AEPi Formal- my pledge class

Everyone sleeping in the van (except Dima and me)

Jamie's 2nd prom!

Hey Everyone!
So, this past weekend i was in Milwaukee for Rosey's prom! I had an amazing time and i was so happy that i got to finally meet all of his friends and his family, because he had already met mine...twice! Here are just a couple of pictures...

Also, i have not filled you all in on my March of the Living trip in Poland and Israel. It is a lot to type and it is hard to describe from the computer, so please, if you are at all interested, ask me about it at camp slaw and i will be happy to talk about it! In the next couple of days i am going to put up all of the pictures from that trip on an online photo album, so i will send out an email to everyone with that link!

Love you all! See you in a couple of months!

Here are a couple pictures from this weekend:

Relay For Life

AEPi and Friends- the team I set up on behalf of our fraternity (and friends)- recently participated in Northwestern's Relay For Life. It took place in our gym on the lake front, which was neat when the sun rose at a little after 5 in the morning. For those unfamiliar with the event, teams representing student groups, athletic teams, fraternities, and sororities raised money for the American Cancer Society and took part in the 12 hour (6 pm to 6 am) event. As part of the event, two members of each team are supposed to be walking at all times during the twelve hour period. There was also a memorial service for those who the Northwestern community has lost to cancer over the past year. As a fraternity, we raised over $2000 with the help of hot dog sales around campus the week leading up to Relay For Life. Everyone had a great time (despite the sore knees), and we all want to do it again next year.

Here are some pictures:

AEPi & Friends

Matt

Kim & Devin are off on a crazy adventure...!!!

Tomorrow, more precisely, 11 hours from now, Devin and I will be on our way to New York...the first destination of our three week long worldwide adventure!

We can't wait to see Jeni and Rob tomorrow...and then on Saturday we are off to Rome!

Just wanted to let you all know that it's happening- when we return there will be a very long description of our experience...you know you're excited!

WE LOVE YOU ALL!
~kim and devin~


p.s. kim graduated! woo-hoo!

Happy Birthday Jeni!!!!!!!

Jen- I really hope you have a fantastic birthday month. I say month because I know the festivities are spread out. Anyhow- I hope you take the time to today count your blessings, because I feel very blessed to have for a sister.

Love, Jess

Happy Birthday Matt!

I cannot believe that you are 19 years old today! How is that possible? This is the first year I believe that I won't be seeing you on your birthday. But, I look forward to seeing you this week-end. Matt, I hope that you have a wonderful birthday. Do something special. Enjoy the day. Know that you are loved. That is the best gift of all. Have a good one.....love, Mom