Guys' Trip
5 years ago
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
I'm gonna wrastle a pig...yup
BEFORE
AFTER
Gettin' hosed off by the kind fire fighters. It looks like it hurt.
All clean but soakin' wet
And for your viewing pleasure, here's a video (approx 1 minute and 30 sec) of the guys gettin' that-there piggy. Bahaha!!!
Beware. It is a bit shaky and slightly blurry. We were laughing pretty darn hard while recording.
What's better is after getting their pig, three of the four guys went down (Luke, Nic, and Trav went down. Kody was the only one left standing.)! Hilarious.
AFTER
Gettin' hosed off by the kind fire fighters. It looks like it hurt.
All clean but soakin' wet
And for your viewing pleasure, here's a video (approx 1 minute and 30 sec) of the guys gettin' that-there piggy. Bahaha!!!
Beware. It is a bit shaky and slightly blurry. We were laughing pretty darn hard while recording.
What's better is after getting their pig, three of the four guys went down (Luke, Nic, and Trav went down. Kody was the only one left standing.)! Hilarious.
Family Reunion 2010
So we went to Park City, Utah for our reunion. It was actually quite fun...and COLD! There was frost on the ground one morning. Crazy, I know. But true.
Trav, me, Nic and Ash stayed in a hotel with Grandma during the reunion (rather than camping). Grandma was REALLY giddy! It was hilarious! The boys had fun teasing her...her laugh is contagious. Since we all shared a room we had to figure out a way to make the bathroom situation work. The best way was to shower with the door opened so others could use the facilities. hehe. Well one morning Travis was showering. Grandma needed to fix her hair so she went in (left the door open too). I guess Trav heard her because he decided to play a trick on her. He slowly poked his head out of the shower and just stared at her. When she finally looked over she screamed the biggest, loudest scream EVER! Trav busted! He was laughing like a little boy! We all ran over to see what had happened. Grandma fibbed and said, "He mooned me!"! After getting after Trav I came to learn the truth. Grandma's a little stinker too! She got a cup full of cold water and chucked it at him (with the help of Nic..of course!) It was a blast staying with her!
Aw, so cute!
Chillaxin'
Some of the family getting ready to canoe.
What the?
Enjoying in the water..it was a beautiful day
Kolton had a great time laying out and reading
There's a story to the next few pictures. The boys (who are slightly...(eh hem) lacking..decided to get in a canoe together. So the girls did the same thing, naturally (only we were wise about weight limits). Anyway, the boys thought it'd be funny to chase the girls but only after we were out on the lake a ways. But before chasing us they hooked up with my parents and chased us down as one large mass.
This wouldn't be such a big deal, except that Ashley is TERRIFIED of dark water. So while paddling our @$$3$ off I hear Ashley screaming, "Addy!!! They're coming! Hurry! Hurry! Faster!!!". All the while I'm screaming back, "I AM! I AM!!!" Geeze. We nearly hyperventilated!
Ah, good times.
Kade anxiously awaiting for the boys to come back and pick him up (the boys tipped more than they paddled, I swear.)
Boys canoe (notice how low their canoe is compared to the all-wise-and-knowing girls canoe).
Girls canoe. My expression is such because I couldn't believe how dumb the boys were. I was taken back for a moment.
The chase is on! FrEaKy!!!
Nearly knocking us over (look at Ashley's face! Bahahahahaha!)
Pictures say a thousand words. The expressions on Auriel and Megan's face says it all - the boys are mischievous little stinkers!
My camera died shortly after this little adventure so the rest of the reunion is stored in my heart - not on my camera.
Trav, me, Nic and Ash stayed in a hotel with Grandma during the reunion (rather than camping). Grandma was REALLY giddy! It was hilarious! The boys had fun teasing her...her laugh is contagious. Since we all shared a room we had to figure out a way to make the bathroom situation work. The best way was to shower with the door opened so others could use the facilities. hehe. Well one morning Travis was showering. Grandma needed to fix her hair so she went in (left the door open too). I guess Trav heard her because he decided to play a trick on her. He slowly poked his head out of the shower and just stared at her. When she finally looked over she screamed the biggest, loudest scream EVER! Trav busted! He was laughing like a little boy! We all ran over to see what had happened. Grandma fibbed and said, "He mooned me!"! After getting after Trav I came to learn the truth. Grandma's a little stinker too! She got a cup full of cold water and chucked it at him (with the help of Nic..of course!) It was a blast staying with her!
Aw, so cute!
Chillaxin'
Some of the family getting ready to canoe.
What the?
Enjoying in the water..it was a beautiful day
Kolton had a great time laying out and reading
There's a story to the next few pictures. The boys (who are slightly...(eh hem) lacking..decided to get in a canoe together. So the girls did the same thing, naturally (only we were wise about weight limits). Anyway, the boys thought it'd be funny to chase the girls but only after we were out on the lake a ways. But before chasing us they hooked up with my parents and chased us down as one large mass.
This wouldn't be such a big deal, except that Ashley is TERRIFIED of dark water. So while paddling our @$$3$ off I hear Ashley screaming, "Addy!!! They're coming! Hurry! Hurry! Faster!!!". All the while I'm screaming back, "I AM! I AM!!!" Geeze. We nearly hyperventilated!
Ah, good times.
Kade anxiously awaiting for the boys to come back and pick him up (the boys tipped more than they paddled, I swear.)
Boys canoe (notice how low their canoe is compared to the all-wise-and-knowing girls canoe).
Girls canoe. My expression is such because I couldn't believe how dumb the boys were. I was taken back for a moment.
The chase is on! FrEaKy!!!
Nearly knocking us over (look at Ashley's face! Bahahahahaha!)
Pictures say a thousand words. The expressions on Auriel and Megan's face says it all - the boys are mischievous little stinkers!
My camera died shortly after this little adventure so the rest of the reunion is stored in my heart - not on my camera.
CAKE FIGHT!!!
Trav & I watched our niece and nephews for a few days in August. Before leaving we had to fulfill the kids's dreams...eat cake for dinner and have a cake fight with the left overs. Here are a few pictures showing the pure joy (wink, wink) the cake fight brought.
A little history. Travis thought Keegan wanted to face plant the cake. So Trav grabbed a plate of cake and shoved it in his face. Clearly Keegan was pleased.
Marin and her friends had a great time!
Grayson and his friends thought it was the "coolest" thing to shove their faces in cake. They REALLY got into it.
"Uncle Trav!!? How could you?!?!"
Grayson stood up, put his fists in the air and screamed something like, "I'M THE KING!!!!" After destroying his plate of cake. I told you he really got into it!
I think the cake brings out her eyes. Don't you?
We finished the night off with a water fight on the trampoline, complete with water balloons and ice cold hose water. :)
Braxton's not in any of these pictures because he wanted to eat the cake not dip his face in it. :)
A little history. Travis thought Keegan wanted to face plant the cake. So Trav grabbed a plate of cake and shoved it in his face. Clearly Keegan was pleased.
Marin and her friends had a great time!
Grayson and his friends thought it was the "coolest" thing to shove their faces in cake. They REALLY got into it.
"Uncle Trav!!? How could you?!?!"
Grayson stood up, put his fists in the air and screamed something like, "I'M THE KING!!!!" After destroying his plate of cake. I told you he really got into it!
I think the cake brings out her eyes. Don't you?
We finished the night off with a water fight on the trampoline, complete with water balloons and ice cold hose water. :)
Braxton's not in any of these pictures because he wanted to eat the cake not dip his face in it. :)
He's gone MAD!!!
So, I'm going to take a step back by a few months - okay nearly 6 months - and post a few pictures of my nephews birthday party. He wanted, of all things, a mad scientist party! He's a smart little guy!
The Mad Scientist
Young Scientists in Training
Birthday Boy
Too stinkin' cute.
The Mad Scientist
Young Scientists in Training
Birthday Boy
Too stinkin' cute.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
"I'm in love, I'm in love! And I don't care who knows it!!"
Today has rocked. It's my boys birthday and we were able to spend the entire day together. I love my boy. He is incredible. So, for my boy's day I posted, on facebook, thirty (of the bah-jillions)reasons why I love my perfect-for-me husband of mine. I did this through out the day, kind of fun for me. Hopefully fun for him?!?
Because I want the whole world to know why I love Trav so much, I thought I'd post them here as well as facebook. I know, you're SO lucky!!!
Here they are:
Reason #1: I love your incredibly beautiful, perfect smile. You're smile grabbed me and stole my heart from day one. I love you.
Reason #2: I love your amazing eyes. I've heard it said, "eyes are the windows to your soul". Well, your soul is amazing...just like your sunflower-colored-eyes. I love you.
Reason #3: I love your gift for art, whether it be creating or appreciating it. You have taught me a lot about the world of color, design, balance, expression, and interpretation. I am so grateful for this outlook on life. It's so much richer and more beautiful. Thank you. I love you.
Reason #4: I love your laugh! It's the MOST contagious laugh...almost music-like. I can't help but to smile and giggle when I hear you. I love you.
Reason #5: I love and deeply appreciate how seriously you take your calling as a son, brother, uncle, husband, (future) father, and friend. You are an honorable man full of goodness and strength. I have long admired your genuine, good character. I love you.
Reason #6: I love how positive and laid back you are. You don't get flustered easily. You're VERY in control of your emotions. You truly think things through before saying/acting. Many love you for this. Many look up to you for this. It is a unique gift. I am one of the many who love and admire you. I can see, as I have witnessed, the great blessings that come from being so positive and slow to anger. I love you.
Reason #7: I love how you are a respecter of women, whether it's me, your mom, sisters, Grandma, or a complete stranger. You are respectful. You are a gentleman. You open doors. You are aware of the women surrounding you and find it a priority to respect them. You are uplifting. You are kind. I love you.
Reason #8: I love your "no closed doors" policy. This mentality has allowed our marriage to grow (and will continue to grow) into something beautiful. No secrets. No humiliation. No lies. No judgements. Just honesty and straight-forwardness. Thank you. I love you.
Reason #9: I love and appreciate (more than you know) how neat and clean you are. It may sound silly, but it has been an enormous blessing for me. I'm not one who loves clutter, dust or ANYTHING close to it. I'm so grateful you are the same way. I love you.
Reason #10: I love how important it is to you to be the provider of our home/family. I don't like how stressed you get over it, but I love how serious you take it. I love that this is something you care deeply about. The sense of security I feel about our future, because of who you are, is beyond words. I love you.
Reason #11: I love how fun you are. You really are the life of the party! Between your random outbursts of laughter, your crazy dancing, or your spontaneousness...you're a riot! I love, love watching you! I love laughing with you. I just love you.
Reason #12: you are BY FAR the best travel buddy I could EVER wish for!! You and I just get one another. I love traveling with you, whether it's to Park City, Mexico, or Europe (hopefully in our near future!). I love you.
Reason #13: I love how you call a cookie a pastry so you can get away with eating it for breakfast. Clever, my love.
Reason #14: I love that you're all little boy inside! It's so fun to watch you play/tease your nieces and nephews, truly becoming like them. Hehe. It's inspiring. I love you.
Reason #15: I love and appreciate how you value your word. It is everything, more than your signature. You follow through with what you commit to do. You keep your promises. You are dependable. You are a hard worker. I love you.
Reason #16: I love that you introduced me to "movie marathons".I know it's been a while since we've been able to, but I love hitting up the dollar theater and seeing movie after movie with you (and sneaking in dinner)! I love you!
Reason #16: You're the only guy I know who has worn his aunts thong while doing a cannon ball into a swimming pool (but not before running around the back yard shakin' your booty). Bahahahaha! No shame, and I love it! And yes, this is a completely true story.
......accidentally posted two #16's. Ah well. :D
Reason #17: I love how patient you are with me. Even in my moments of ugliness (not speaking physically only) you wrap your arms around me and tell me you love me. You ability to be comfortable with tears, sorrow, grief, and hurt is something I cherish. Thank you for gently comforting when it has been desperately needed. I love you.
Reason #18: I love your dedication to the Minnesota Vikings & Minnesota Twins. It's inspirational. I love how you're NOT a fair-weathered fan. It goes to show you're in it for the loooong haul. I like thinking you'll treat life the same. I'm really not worried. :) I love you.
Reason #19: I love that when you get discouraged you cry. You don't get angry. You don't lash out at others. You just release the tension. You accept hugs. You hold tight to hope. You're humility is admirable. I love you.
Reason #20: I love your quarky sense of style. It's different from others but not enough where one feels like you're trying to make a statement. You're subtle in your ways. You've got style, my love. My handsome prince. I love you.
Reason #21: I love that you enjoy talking. You don't shut down after a hard day. You don't shrug me off. You don't selectively listen. You're a great conversationalist. I love it! I know I never have to "pry" or push for information about work, school, or life in general because we BOTH talk to one another. I love you.
Reason #22: I love how determined you are to share the greatest blessing in your life with others, that being the message of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. You graciously share it because you truly believe in the principles taught. You share the hope, light, peace, and the many answers the church has to life's questions. You're a marvelous missionary. You set a great example for me. I love you.
Reason #23: I love our pillow talk. I know I never have to worry about you surprising me with a television for our bedroom because you value our pillow talk as much as I do. I love it when we talk and laugh just before calling it a night. Or before getting up to face the day. The reassurance and support you offer is more then I ever imagined. Thank you. I love you.
Reason #24: your sensitivity to those who are different is a blessing in my life. Rather than sit and stare you offer assistance. You find the goodness in those who may look or act different rather then judge, roll your eyes, and walk away. Again, it's your humility that kicks in. Your love of people. I love you, handsome.
Reason #25: I have been able to confide in you without fear of rejection or judgement. You simply listen and gently advise. I have told you things many don't know about me. And you have welcomed me in your arms regardless. I am so grateful for your unconditional love. I am so grateful for your acceptance of me and my faults/weaknesses. I love you.
Reason #26: I am so grateful you aren't too man enough to allow silly activities to take place while chillaxin' with Marin (10 year old niece for those wondering) I'm referring to your beautiful glitter toe nails Marin painted for you. Just lovely. ;)
Reason #27: I love doing nothing with you. Actually what I love more than that is just BEING with you. It doesn't matter what we do, so long as we're together. "Your my best friend! And I love you!!"
Reason #28: I love your incredible interior designing eye. You can make a pile of crap look like gold. How? I don't know. But you have the touch. And I'm grateful. Otherwise we may be living in space that looks a little similar to..well I'll let your imagination run free. I LOVE your style.
Reason #29: I love how much you love your parents. "They've" always told me I would know how my future husband would treat me based on how he treats his mother. I have honestly, truly, NEVER worried. You are so good to your mom. You are so respectful and kind. I've never heard you raise your voice or talk back. You take their advise and run with it. You are marvelous, Trav. I love you.
Reason #30: You are perfect. Absolutely. Completely. Thoroughly. Perfect. I love you handsome. Thank you for spending your special day with me. You are the love of my life. You are my best friend. You are mine forever. I love you.
Happy birthday my handsome prince.
Because I want the whole world to know why I love Trav so much, I thought I'd post them here as well as facebook. I know, you're SO lucky!!!
Here they are:
Reason #1: I love your incredibly beautiful, perfect smile. You're smile grabbed me and stole my heart from day one. I love you.
Reason #2: I love your amazing eyes. I've heard it said, "eyes are the windows to your soul". Well, your soul is amazing...just like your sunflower-colored-eyes. I love you.
Reason #3: I love your gift for art, whether it be creating or appreciating it. You have taught me a lot about the world of color, design, balance, expression, and interpretation. I am so grateful for this outlook on life. It's so much richer and more beautiful. Thank you. I love you.
Reason #4: I love your laugh! It's the MOST contagious laugh...almost music-like. I can't help but to smile and giggle when I hear you. I love you.
Reason #5: I love and deeply appreciate how seriously you take your calling as a son, brother, uncle, husband, (future) father, and friend. You are an honorable man full of goodness and strength. I have long admired your genuine, good character. I love you.
Reason #6: I love how positive and laid back you are. You don't get flustered easily. You're VERY in control of your emotions. You truly think things through before saying/acting. Many love you for this. Many look up to you for this. It is a unique gift. I am one of the many who love and admire you. I can see, as I have witnessed, the great blessings that come from being so positive and slow to anger. I love you.
Reason #7: I love how you are a respecter of women, whether it's me, your mom, sisters, Grandma, or a complete stranger. You are respectful. You are a gentleman. You open doors. You are aware of the women surrounding you and find it a priority to respect them. You are uplifting. You are kind. I love you.
Reason #8: I love your "no closed doors" policy. This mentality has allowed our marriage to grow (and will continue to grow) into something beautiful. No secrets. No humiliation. No lies. No judgements. Just honesty and straight-forwardness. Thank you. I love you.
Reason #9: I love and appreciate (more than you know) how neat and clean you are. It may sound silly, but it has been an enormous blessing for me. I'm not one who loves clutter, dust or ANYTHING close to it. I'm so grateful you are the same way. I love you.
Reason #10: I love how important it is to you to be the provider of our home/family. I don't like how stressed you get over it, but I love how serious you take it. I love that this is something you care deeply about. The sense of security I feel about our future, because of who you are, is beyond words. I love you.
Reason #11: I love how fun you are. You really are the life of the party! Between your random outbursts of laughter, your crazy dancing, or your spontaneousness...you're a riot! I love, love watching you! I love laughing with you. I just love you.
Reason #12: you are BY FAR the best travel buddy I could EVER wish for!! You and I just get one another. I love traveling with you, whether it's to Park City, Mexico, or Europe (hopefully in our near future!). I love you.
Reason #13: I love how you call a cookie a pastry so you can get away with eating it for breakfast. Clever, my love.
Reason #14: I love that you're all little boy inside! It's so fun to watch you play/tease your nieces and nephews, truly becoming like them. Hehe. It's inspiring. I love you.
Reason #15: I love and appreciate how you value your word. It is everything, more than your signature. You follow through with what you commit to do. You keep your promises. You are dependable. You are a hard worker. I love you.
Reason #16: I love that you introduced me to "movie marathons".I know it's been a while since we've been able to, but I love hitting up the dollar theater and seeing movie after movie with you (and sneaking in dinner)! I love you!
Reason #16: You're the only guy I know who has worn his aunts thong while doing a cannon ball into a swimming pool (but not before running around the back yard shakin' your booty). Bahahahaha! No shame, and I love it! And yes, this is a completely true story.
......accidentally posted two #16's. Ah well. :D
Reason #17: I love how patient you are with me. Even in my moments of ugliness (not speaking physically only) you wrap your arms around me and tell me you love me. You ability to be comfortable with tears, sorrow, grief, and hurt is something I cherish. Thank you for gently comforting when it has been desperately needed. I love you.
Reason #18: I love your dedication to the Minnesota Vikings & Minnesota Twins. It's inspirational. I love how you're NOT a fair-weathered fan. It goes to show you're in it for the loooong haul. I like thinking you'll treat life the same. I'm really not worried. :) I love you.
Reason #19: I love that when you get discouraged you cry. You don't get angry. You don't lash out at others. You just release the tension. You accept hugs. You hold tight to hope. You're humility is admirable. I love you.
Reason #20: I love your quarky sense of style. It's different from others but not enough where one feels like you're trying to make a statement. You're subtle in your ways. You've got style, my love. My handsome prince. I love you.
Reason #21: I love that you enjoy talking. You don't shut down after a hard day. You don't shrug me off. You don't selectively listen. You're a great conversationalist. I love it! I know I never have to "pry" or push for information about work, school, or life in general because we BOTH talk to one another. I love you.
Reason #22: I love how determined you are to share the greatest blessing in your life with others, that being the message of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. You graciously share it because you truly believe in the principles taught. You share the hope, light, peace, and the many answers the church has to life's questions. You're a marvelous missionary. You set a great example for me. I love you.
Reason #23: I love our pillow talk. I know I never have to worry about you surprising me with a television for our bedroom because you value our pillow talk as much as I do. I love it when we talk and laugh just before calling it a night. Or before getting up to face the day. The reassurance and support you offer is more then I ever imagined. Thank you. I love you.
Reason #24: your sensitivity to those who are different is a blessing in my life. Rather than sit and stare you offer assistance. You find the goodness in those who may look or act different rather then judge, roll your eyes, and walk away. Again, it's your humility that kicks in. Your love of people. I love you, handsome.
Reason #25: I have been able to confide in you without fear of rejection or judgement. You simply listen and gently advise. I have told you things many don't know about me. And you have welcomed me in your arms regardless. I am so grateful for your unconditional love. I am so grateful for your acceptance of me and my faults/weaknesses. I love you.
Reason #26: I am so grateful you aren't too man enough to allow silly activities to take place while chillaxin' with Marin (10 year old niece for those wondering) I'm referring to your beautiful glitter toe nails Marin painted for you. Just lovely. ;)
Reason #27: I love doing nothing with you. Actually what I love more than that is just BEING with you. It doesn't matter what we do, so long as we're together. "Your my best friend! And I love you!!"
Reason #28: I love your incredible interior designing eye. You can make a pile of crap look like gold. How? I don't know. But you have the touch. And I'm grateful. Otherwise we may be living in space that looks a little similar to..well I'll let your imagination run free. I LOVE your style.
Reason #29: I love how much you love your parents. "They've" always told me I would know how my future husband would treat me based on how he treats his mother. I have honestly, truly, NEVER worried. You are so good to your mom. You are so respectful and kind. I've never heard you raise your voice or talk back. You take their advise and run with it. You are marvelous, Trav. I love you.
Reason #30: You are perfect. Absolutely. Completely. Thoroughly. Perfect. I love you handsome. Thank you for spending your special day with me. You are the love of my life. You are my best friend. You are mine forever. I love you.
Happy birthday my handsome prince.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
iN a NuTsHeLl
I'm sorry! I sort of disappeared. Life has been busy. Between work, school, family, vacations, grieving, practicing, and just trying I haven't had time to blog. Because I don't have time to blog I am going to make good use of my sister, Ashley's blog and refer you there. She has pictures of me & Trav with everyone else...doing what everyone else was doing.
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT OUR GOINGS ON IN JUNE
To answer your question before you even ask...YES! Trav & I were clowns too. I must say it was a lot more fun than I thought it'd be. My favorite part was making two boys scream like little girls after they called me Chucky (and Chucky isn't a clown!). I ran towards them with my hands in the air, screaming. Hahaha! It was freaking hilarious (as opposed to just hilarious). Honestly, I think I'm going to be a clown for Halloween! Too fun.
The rodeo was fun too. Trav & I have never been to a rodeo together. It was interesting, to say the least. Trav refused to wear the cowboy hat unless he was in a picture. Little stinker.
AND CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THE BEGINNING OF JULY
And this trip was amazing. I agree with Ash. The only thing that would have made it better is if Trav could have come. But he's plugging away at his classes too, trying to get his teaching certificate. What a hard worker.
The trip was pretty darn smooth. Okay, that's a lie. Other than losing my wallet and having to correct multiple charges totaling $1,700 on my credit card, we also got lost in Des Moines for three hours (looking for a pitiful Walmart), locked the keys in our wretched rental car (a Kia Minivan - horrid thing) which not even a lock smith could get unlocked, got lost a few more times because we were following Ashley's GPS rather then that map ("Dwight"..hehe!) and nearly died in a killer fog/rain/thunder/lightning storm!
Okay that last one is a bit of an exaggeration, but not much. :) Ash was driving and there was so much fog and rain we couldn't see very far ahead of us. We also couldn't see the Mississippi River (which we were driving next to without any fences to stop us from driving into it!) It was a wicked-crazy storm. Terrifying. Kolton was freaking out in the back seat - which didn't help Ashley's nerves. It was funny. Both my parents and I were telling Ashley she could do it...but to be honest with you I think we were all pretty darn scared.
Okay. There you have it. Now I'm asking for your forgiveness for my lack of updates. Pretty please???
CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT OUR GOINGS ON IN JUNE
To answer your question before you even ask...YES! Trav & I were clowns too. I must say it was a lot more fun than I thought it'd be. My favorite part was making two boys scream like little girls after they called me Chucky (and Chucky isn't a clown!). I ran towards them with my hands in the air, screaming. Hahaha! It was freaking hilarious (as opposed to just hilarious). Honestly, I think I'm going to be a clown for Halloween! Too fun.
The rodeo was fun too. Trav & I have never been to a rodeo together. It was interesting, to say the least. Trav refused to wear the cowboy hat unless he was in a picture. Little stinker.
AND CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THE BEGINNING OF JULY
And this trip was amazing. I agree with Ash. The only thing that would have made it better is if Trav could have come. But he's plugging away at his classes too, trying to get his teaching certificate. What a hard worker.
The trip was pretty darn smooth. Okay, that's a lie. Other than losing my wallet and having to correct multiple charges totaling $1,700 on my credit card, we also got lost in Des Moines for three hours (looking for a pitiful Walmart), locked the keys in our wretched rental car (a Kia Minivan - horrid thing) which not even a lock smith could get unlocked, got lost a few more times because we were following Ashley's GPS rather then that map ("Dwight"..hehe!) and nearly died in a killer fog/rain/thunder/lightning storm!
Okay that last one is a bit of an exaggeration, but not much. :) Ash was driving and there was so much fog and rain we couldn't see very far ahead of us. We also couldn't see the Mississippi River (which we were driving next to without any fences to stop us from driving into it!) It was a wicked-crazy storm. Terrifying. Kolton was freaking out in the back seat - which didn't help Ashley's nerves. It was funny. Both my parents and I were telling Ashley she could do it...but to be honest with you I think we were all pretty darn scared.
Okay. There you have it. Now I'm asking for your forgiveness for my lack of updates. Pretty please???
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