20 Year High School Reunion

It's crazy that it has been 20 whole years since I graduated from high school.  I had a fantastic weekend in Buffalo, NY visiting with some dear friends I haven't seen for many years.  At first it was a bit awkward because you haven't seen these people in so long but after a while we just turned into the same fun loving, goofy, dancing and singing class.  It was wonderful.  I always knew I had a unique high school experience but seeing all these people again just reminded me how great I had it in high school.  From a graduating class of 100 students there were about 48 that came to the reunion.

My home sweet home in Buffalo, NY.  This house was painted green when I was growing up but I think it looks great as a gray house.

From my house I walked down to Cazenovia park.  We used to come down here almost every day during the summer to play in the splash pool and get lunch.

I also walked all up and down my old paper route street on Coolidge.  It was so crazy being in a place where I felt so much of my past and I had so many memories but yet I felt so far removed from them.

Lunch at Abbott Pizza...???

...yes please!!!  I don't know why other places in the country can't make proper Buffalo chicken wings but it was sure nice to taste a bit of heaven while I was there:)

I met up with two of my besties...Pam (Snapp) Cecich and Sara Dickey.  I have known these ladies since 4th grade and it was really a highlight of my weekend to spend some time with them catching up and having fun.

We explored around downtown Buffalo.  So many memories climbing around on these lions in front of City Hall.

We had to get a picture of us in front of our elementary school where we all met.  Bennett Park Montessori Center.  I loved this school!

Reunion time!

All of the theater majors that came to the reunion.  We were missing quite a few of our dear friends but it was awesome to catch up with these ladies.

Mr. Fradin was our Assistant Principal and Ms. Marshall was one of my theater teachers.

The homeroom crew.  We all had 1st period homeroom together.  So many great memories:)

And of course a trip to Buffalo would not be complete without visiting with my "other" family.   I was constantly hanging out with my friend Pam and her extended family.  It was wonderful to see all my "Aunties" again and to see how everyone is doing.  I really do love these guys and they were just as welcoming this weekend as every other time I hung out:)

I had a few hours on Monday morning before my flight so I headed down to the harbor.  I have memories of touring this big battle ship from when I was a kid.

There was a brand new boardwalk and shopping center along the harbor called "Canalside" and I guess if you visit you just have to get your picture with "shark girl"  I'm not quite sure the story behind this statue but I guess it's a thing.