So, a few weeks ago Zak had his wisdom teeth out. While we were in Maine, he started to have some pain in his jaw. When we got home it was determined he had an infection. It's a long story, but he eventually ended up getting admitted to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. I decided I really wanted to go up and be with my sister, who sounded like she was not holding up super well. So, I packed early and after the girls were in bed for the night, I headed out. I was leaving the next day from the Denver airport, so it didn't matter too much where I spent the night. All though it was snowing in Colorado Springs and most of the way to my sister's house, so it's probably better that I was at her house the night before where there was no snow!
Anyway, I got up there late, about 11pm, and stopped for a quick visit at the hospital to see Zak. I am not sure he even remembers me being there, he seemed pretty doped up on pain meds, but at least I got to tell him I hope he gets better. Then my sister and I went back to her house and crashed for the night!
The next morning we got up and out early. Susan was anxious to get to the hospital and I had to get to the airport. My plane boarded on time, but then we sat there for 2 hours on the plane at the gate while they had a part fixed. Glad they found the broken part and fixed it, but sitting for 2 hours was not fun.
Because of the delay I knew I would miss my connection in Chicago to get to Charlotte. So, while I was sitting and waiting I called United. They went ahead and booked me on the next flight to Charlotte. It was a few hours later than the original flight, so I knew I would make the connection no problem, but that also caused me a LONG layover in Chicago.
I finally got to Chicago. After dinner and a few gate changes, I finally got to my gate and settled in. Of course then they delayed my flight... great! I was worried I wasn't going to be able to get my rental car before they closed for the night! But Cyndi told me she had to pick up someone at the airport about midnight anyway, so they would be there about the same time if I needed a ride! I did end up making it with 15 minutes to spare before closing time!
I spent the night at Cyndi and Jess's house that night, in Charlotte. Their house is amazing. Not only is it really nice on the outside, but it's like a magazine spread on the inside! It was really beautiful! Now I want Cyndi and Jess to come and decorate my house!
The next morning we headed off to Asheville where the wedding was being held the next day. Cyndi and Jess found this beautiful B&B and rented out the whole place. They had a beautiful reception hall right there too! It was so nice! We had our rehearsal, and then rehearsal dinner. They picked up some BBQ from a place in town called 12 Bones. It was amazing, and apparently it won best BBQ on Good Morning America last year. Obama also stopped for ribs there on his way through when he was on the campaign trail. I hate to keep talking about how good it was because Hubby wasn't with me, but oh my gosh it was good!
After dinner they had a trolley come pick everyone up and we went for a trolley ride around Asheville. They guy told us all about the history of Asheville and interesting places. The ride ended up being much more interesting than originally planned because the guy doing the tour wasn't very nice, he was rude, he hit a speed bump full speed, and he also hit a stone column when getting back to the B&B knocking out the headlights and hydraulics to the trolley. It was interesting to say the least.
That night Cyndi and I spent the night in the cottage which they use for the bridal suite. We had fun catching up on girl talk and spending time just the two of us. We finally crashed out about midnight.
Cyndi was up bright and early the next morning. I wasn't. Later I got up, and they had a continental breakfast over at the main house for everyone. After breakfast the bridal party headed out to the salon for hairdos and nails! Cyndi got a manicure and pedicure as well as her hair done. I just got my hair done. And the mom's and grandma's were there for hairdo's too. Cyndi's sister also joined us for a pedicure, and Cyndi's friend Blake, who was acting as our driver, got a manicure. It was fun!
After the salon and many mimosa's at the salon, Blake and I took Cyndi to lunch. Then back to the B&B to start getting ready. It took a little work, because Jess was in the next room from where we were getting ready. So anytime someone needed to leave the room, we had to make sure Jess wasn't in the hall. It was cute!Finally it was ceremony time. Cyndi was a BEAUTIFUL bride! And Jess looked great in her tux! It was a bit chilly, but the fall backdrop was so beautiful!
Then we had the reception. It was fun, the DJ was really good! It was pretty typical for a reception. Before I knew it, it was over. The cool thing was that because they had the B&B rented out, when the reception was over, the employees cleaned up and cleared out, but put on music for us and let us stay in the hall! We played Uno and some people threw a football around. It was really nice not to just be kicked out as soon as the reception was over!
That night, I spent the night with Cyndi and Jess's dogs. They had brought them up and they had their own room, and I joined them! Alex, their Rat Terrier, slept curled up with me all night long.
So cute!The next morning, after a hot breakfast at the B&B, I had to hit the road. I had to head back to Charlotte to catch my flight home. I did make it back to Denver just fine, but driving home, it was snowing, and the drive was a bit long and slick. It took me about twice the normal time to get home. But, I did make it home and I was happy to be home! Courtney was still awake so I was able to give her hugs before she fell asleep for the night and of course Kasey was still awake.
Kasey has been sleeping though the night as long as we feed her about 10:30pm or 11pm. So, we are moving in the right direction! She also has both bottom front teeth now! AND she has been getting up on all 4's and making a rocking motion, so crawling is not far off. It's happening so fast!
Hubby took the girls to Boo at the Zoo while I was gone. He didn't take pictures, but apparently they had a good time. There was one guy who apparently had on a scary mask and it's all Courtney talks about. It will be interesting to see how she handles Halloween and Trick or Treating. I know last year she started to get a little scared of the costumes, so we will see how it goes this year. But she sure is excited for Halloween!
Well, Kasey is starting to wake up for her last bottle of the night, so I better run! Hope everyone is well!
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