Today we met up with The Guerrero Family at Bright Child to get the girls out of the house for a bit. The last week and a half has been super windy and nearly impossible for the girls to go outside without suffering. So we headed out to Oak Park for some play time. This time around we made a few new friends as well! Some of Harrison’s friends from Pinecrest came to play as well! The girls had a great time and even got a special treat at the end. Harrison and Abby certainly enjoyed theirs and Shaun and I didn’t regret the decision to give them Icees for too long. On the way home, before passing out in the car Abby let us know she had a wonderful time “with HER BOYFRIEND HARRISON” Oh boy… Shaun is in for it now!
For those of you who don’t know, Bixby and Felicity are the two adorable kiddos of my dear friend Jennifer. As you might assume, they are twins and so sweet and adorable. This weekend we celebrated with the twins and their family and friends. I cannot believe it has been a year already since they were born. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were in the car on the way up to see my parents in Salt Lake City and I received a message that they had been born! If I am in disbelief I know that its ten times worse for Jen.
The girls had a wonderful time at the party, playing with “the babies” as Abby calls them. The party took place at the Wolfson home (Jen’s parents) and they have a lovely backyard to play in and explore. Abby and Ellie really enjoyed the swing set and slide, which was surrounded by recycled rubber that the girls thought was the coolest thing ever.
The day was also one of firsts. A first birthday for Bixby and Felicity, Ellie’s first time in a bounce house and Abby’s very first bee sting. Yup, the poor little monkey was stung by a bee! She was crawling around and playing with Ellie when she crawled right over a bee. It hurt, Abby cried but she was a trooper. After about 20 minutes of care, stinger removal,ice and some onions Abby was off and playing again just like nothing had happened. We watched her carefully to make sure that she didn’t have any allergic reaction to the sting, but all seemed just fine.
Bixby and Felcity had a a great time too, which is most important of all! They played with all of their friends and definitely enjoyed their lunch. So much so that they wanted their sweet potatoes and parsnips more then they wanted their birthday cupcakes! Great job guys!
The girls had a wonderful time and you could tell on the way home. Both girls passed out so we took a bit of a drive. Fun was had by all, that’s for sure!
Today was a busy day but a fun one! This afternoon I attended a bridal shower for my dear friend Jackie Wessely. Her shower was a wonderful tea party theme and Cameo (another dear friend of mine) did an amazing job as host and planner. She did it all eight months pregnant too! I had a lovely time and it was great to catch up with friends and meet a few new people too!
After the shower I rushed home and got myself and the house ready for the Kings game. Our friends Erika, Byron and Harrison were coming over to watch with us, which really means they came over to talk and have fun while the kids played and the game would be the background. It was! Abby had a special date to the mall with Daddy while I was at the shower which meant she came home with a few new things. Abby was nice and decided Harrison needed something too, so she gave him a cool Lightening McQueen car. They had a blast playing it! Also, lots of credit to Byron for finding the smallest piece on a toy I have ever seen that is crucial to keeping a tire on. How you found it I will never know!
Abby, Harrison and Ellie had a great time playing, having snacks, and occasionally watching the game. Shaun and I had a wonderful time cathing up with our good friends and enjoying the company of other adults. To top it all off the Kings won too! A perfect night and fun was had by all!
Erika’s cupcakes were very yummy… as always!
Taking a small break to watch the game. Chasing a boy around the house is tiring work!
This is what happens when it gets too quiet in the other room. It’s veggies dip art!
Yup I know it, its another trip to Disneyland! But I love it and so did Abby and Ellie. This time it was just mommy, Abby and Ellie. Ok well it wasn’t just us but Daddy definitely didn’t get to come with us being that it was a work day and all. This time we met up with Judith, Diane, Auntie Kelli and Char for a day of fun. It was a gloomy day, but that didn’t stop us. If anything it made the the park a little less crowded and quite a bit more enjoyable.
Ellie made a new best friend out of Oscar, the chef at the Carnation restaurant. He was smitten with her and she with him.
Abby was so excited to meet Ariel!
Just taking a break a break in front of King Arthur’s Carousel.
For Ellie this is just a break to cause more trouble! Although I am sure it felt good to stretch those legs.
Trying to pull the sword from the stone.
Catching a ride with Kelli. These two look incredibly happy to be at Disneyland.
Ellie is giving poor ghost Mickey a little bit of “Mouth to Mouse Resuscitation”
We were able to snag some great seats for the parade. Abby had the chance to see Mary Poppins up close. She even waved at Abby!
A beautiful evening at the happiest place on Earth!
The day spent with friends was wonderful. Because of the kindness and generosity of Judith and friends I even had the chance to get on a few grown up rides like Matterhorn and Space Mountain. Disneyland closed early that night to prepare for Mickey’s Halloween but it gave us the chance to jump on to a few rides over at California Adventure and then stop for dinner before heading home. You could tell Abby had more fun then she even knew what to do with. She fell asleep on Judith’s arm as we were eating dinner. Once again it was a great day at the Magic Kingdom.
And let our hair down we did! Today family and a few friends came over to our house to celebrate Abby’s 3rd Birthday. This was the first year that Abby chose the theme to her party and her pick… TANGLED! As a surprise, Shaun and I bought her the Rapunzel dress to wear for the party. Abby, who needs a few minutes to wake up after a nap, certainly went from grumpy to happy in a hurry when she pulled it from the bag.
Abby looked adorable in her dress and to top it off, she had Pascal to carry with her. That was a lucky find at Disneyland during our trip in July. It certainly added to the costume and Abby was willing to carry him everywhere with her.
Family and close friends came over to share the day with us. We even had the chance to see a few familiar faces that we had not seen in a while. The day was casual, with nothing speacial to be done. Abby played with Emily, Harrison and Ellie and the adults found plenty to talk about. As part of the party we played the movie, Tangled. In the end it was the adults who watched the movie as the kiddos played. I saw this coming.
As part of what I hope will become a tradition, I mde Abby’s birthday cake again this year. It ended up not being as detailed as I had hoped, but Abby didn’t care. SHe was just excited to see cake and cake with Tangled toys on them to boot.
When it came time to sing Happy Birthday to the birthday girl, we made sure everyone was there, including Grandma and Grandpa Taylor and Auntie Jillian. While they couldn’t be there in person they were on speaker phone to sing.
After cake it was present time. Abby is certainly loved and she received a lot of wonderful things from some wonderful friends and family. This was the first year that Abby actually took interest n opening presents and she wont for it. HOwever, when I say she went for it I mean she willingly opened them but she opened them slowly and methodically. Before enjoying the gift inside, Abby had to make sure that all ribbons, wrap and tape had been removed. I dont know where she gets this from but some people might say “Like Mother Like Daughter”.
After presents we all enjoyed each others company until the party came to an end and everyone went home. Abby was one tired little girl, but it was worth every minute. Its hard to believe that she is now three. The time certainly flies but I cannot wait to see what the next year (and of course many years following) will bring. Happy Birthday Pumpkin! I hope you had a wonderful birthday party!
While cleaning up the mess that Hurricane Abby and Tropical Storm Ellie left in our room, Shaun came across one of my C.D.’s. Buz Luhrman’s Something For Everyone. I haven’t listened to it and years and even contemplated throwing it out but then nostalgia stopped me.
Its hard to say in words what this song really means to me. Back then it meant teachers who watched us grow and develop while we did something we loved so much and leaving us with some advice. It meant a great wide world of the unknown and having to jump into it feet first. It meant having to face the facts that we eventually have to become adults. Now, it means friends who, even though we might spend years apart, are always willing to come together and pick up from where we left off. It means bright futures and growing up and watching as our lives change but amazingly enough, change together. It means taking what seemed to be big accomplishments back then, like getting a driver’s license or finally turning twenty one and trading them in for graduating college, starting a career, getting married and perhaps starting a family. But ultimately it means memories that will never be forgotten or replaced and ones that I will cherish always.
I found the following video on You Tube and it struck a chord with me. While it is not at all the story of my life, its what I visualize when I hear this song. This guy has had one amazing life so far and I am so glad he shared it in pictures and video for the world to see. It also helps that a lot of it is set in some of my favorite places to be. One day I will post the video from 1999, when this song first became so special to me, until then enjoy the video and lyrics below.
Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen) By Baz Luhrman. Original words written by Mary Schmich
Ladies and Gentlemen of the Class of 1999. Wear sunscreen.
If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long-term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists, whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience. I will dispense this advice now.
Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth. Oh, never mind. You will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they’ve faded. But trust me, in 20 years, you’ll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can’t grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked. You are not as fat as you imagine.
Don’t worry about the future. Or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubble gum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind, the kind that blindside you at 4 p.m. on some idle Tuesday.
Do one thing every day that scares you.
Sing.
Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts. Don’t put up with people who are reckless with yours.
Floss.
Don’t waste your time on jealousy. Sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes you’re behind. The race is long and, in the end, it’s only with yourself.
Remember compliments you receive. Forget the insults. If you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
Keep your old love letters. Throw away your old bank statements.
Stretch.
Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your life. The most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives. Some of the most interesting 40-year-olds I know still don’t.
Get plenty of calcium. Be kind to your knees. You’ll miss them when they’re gone.
Maybe you’ll marry, maybe you won’t. Maybe you’ll have children, maybe you won’t. Maybe you’ll divorce at 40, maybe you’ll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary. Whatever you do, don’t congratulate yourself too much, or berate yourself either. Your choices are half chance. So are everybody else’s.
Enjoy your body. Use it every way you can. Don’t be afraid of it or of what other people think of it. It’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever own.
Dance, even if you have nowhere to do it but your living room.
Read the directions, even if you don’t follow them.
Do not read beauty magazines. They will only make you feel ugly.
Get to know your parents. You never know when they’ll be gone for good. Be nice to your siblings. They’re your best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.
Understand that friends come and go, but with a precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and lifestyle, because the older you get, the more you need the people who knew you when you were young.
Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard. Live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft.
Travel.
Accept certain inalienable truths: Prices will rise. Politicians will philander. You, too, will get old. And when you do, you’ll fantasize that when you were young, prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders.
Respect your elders.
Don’t expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund. Maybe you’ll have a wealthy spouse. But you never know when either one might run out.
Don’t mess too much with your hair or by the time you’re 40 it will look 85.
Be careful whose advice you buy, but be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia. Dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it’s worth.
Today we celebrated at the Grape Arbor Park in Calabasas with Harrison! What did we celebrate? His 3rd birthday of course! I cant believe our babies are turning three! It means that Abby is not more then a month away from this milestone. Yikes!
As it seems to always happen for the Guerrero Family, the day was one of the hottest of the year. The mercury reached 106 degrees and it was a bit humid to boot. Luckily the park has a lot of shade trees and all of the picnic tables sat underneath the arbors. Erika made Harrison’s cake again this year and it turned out great! The theme was Thomas and Friends and the cake certainly reflected that. I love that she even made a train tunnel. Very talented!
The kids played to their hearts content and didn’t seem to be affected at all by the heat; its great to be a kid! Abby had the chance to make a few new friends and play until she was actually asking us to go home and take a nap. Now that was a great party! Unfortunately Harrison and Abby are at that age where they don’t want people taking pictures of them, so I only have a few. Ellie, on the other hand, didnt have an issue with it. We love spending time with the Guerrero family and of course, celebrating birthdays with them!
The beautiful and very yummy cake, made by Erika! It turned out great!
Ellie had the right idea and found a great way to stay cool on a hot day.
Mmmmm, ice! Not only was it refreshing, it also felt good on her gums. She is finally starting to cut one of her top teeth!
I wanted a picture with Abby. Abby thought otherwise.
Singing “Happy Birthday” and cutting the cake. Notice the three large white spots on the front bottom portion of the cake. Yeah, that is where Abby decided to stick her fingers. Gotta love that girl.
Little Ellie girl attempting to climb the steps on the jungle gym. She had no problem with it while mommy, on the other hand, nearly had a heart attack when she saw how far up she went. What an adventurous little cutie!
This Saturday started like any other Saturday would. The girls stayed up late Friday night, so we had the chance to sleep in a bit. When we did get up, the girls hung out in our room for a bit, playing and snuggling and then we headed downstairs for some breakfast. After breakfast and a few hours of playing, dancing singing and helping mommy do chores (I say that with a wink because the help usually unfolds the laundry I just folded) it was time for a nap. The nap would be a much needed one because, unlike most Saturday afternoons, ours was about to get a bit busy.
When nap-time was over I walked into the room and this is what I found…
Ellie had the best case of bedhead that I have seen from either of the girls so far. She must have sweat a bit in her sleep or something because her hair was out of control and glued that way. I had to use some of Abby’s detangling spray to make it look somewhat normal again! She didn’t care though. The sleep that created that bedhead must have been good, because Ellie woke up happy as a lark.
After fixing the crazy hair and getting dressed, we headed on over to the Escobar’s house to celebrate Emily’s 3rd Birthday! Wow, I cant believe Emily is 3 and the scary part to that is that means there is only a month and a half until its Abby’s turn. Where does all the time go! For her birthday Emily had a Dragon Castle Bounce House, boy oh boy did Abby have fun. She jumped and hopped and slid all over the place with Emily. Its fun to be a kid and play that hard.
Emily’s birthday was Jessie themed. For those that do not know, Jessie is the cowgirl from Toy Story and one of Abby’s favorite characters. Jackie made Emily’s dresses for the big day and she looked ADORABLE! I might have to convince Jackie to make one for Abby one day!
Inside the house, Ellie was having a blast with all the balloons hanging from the ceiling. One red balloon, in particular, became her friend and she carried it all over. I have to say, being that she is only 13 months old, she did a pretty good job of holding onto that balloon. They were helium filled, so if she let go they went up up and away, well to the ceiling. Luckily someone was around to grab that red balloon down for Ellie.
As our time at Emily’s party ran out, we thought it would be a good idea to get a picture of Emily and the girls. Jackie put Abby up in the chair for me and the fun began. Trying to take a picture of three children who are three and under is a tough task. This is the best picture I could get. At least they are all looking in the same direction!
After we left the party, we headed to the Ventura County Fair. We got there a bit late in the evening, so we didnt spend a lot of time there, but we had a blast. Abby and Ellie were completely engrossed with all of the lights, the sights and the sounds. Abby was so into it that she even had her first big accident since potty training. UH OH! Actually it wasn’t a big deal at all, nothing a change of clothes cant fix!
When at the fair, you must indulge in some fair type food… grilled corn on the cob, funnel cake, chicken, popcorn. Or how about the largest corn dog I think I have ever seen?! No Abby didn’t eat it all, it actually started off as Daddy’s but of course, it ended up in someone elses hands. Abby and Daddy thoroughly enjoyed it and even had to toss some of it away! It was huge!
After a snack we headed over to play some games. Shaun and I played the ring and bottle toss game but to no avail. That one was harder then it looked. We then headed over to the water hose game, using high pressure water to race Curious George to the finish line. We played twice and I almost won, but not quite. What a bummer too because the prize was a mini pillow pet! Our last game of the night, Shaun played the plate game, breaking plates with baseballs. This time, he won! Shaun was able to win a stuffed giraffe for Abby and a dolphin for Ellie. Unfortunately Ellie dropped her dolphin and before I could retrace my steps it was gone. Some people are so mean sometimes.
After games, Shaun took Abby on a few rides and through the fun house. Abby had a blast the entire time. In order to get out of the fun house you had to go down a big twisty slide. It certainly was fun seeing a grown man come down that thing with his little girl in his lap. After the fun house, they took off and rode on the dump truck coaster, the hot air balloons and then Abby and I rode on the spinning bears. I had a great time with the girls!
After rides, snacks and games the girls were tired and it was time to go. As we started to load the car up with strollers and of course, the girls, the fireworks started. Boy were they close! With every boom another car alarm went off. The sudden start to the fireworks scared the girls, so they had to enjoy them from inside the car but I was able to snap a few pictures. It was the perfect end to a perfectly wonderful day! Yup, its all in a Saturday with the Wharton Family!
Wow what a weekend! It was a whirlwind but absolutely wonderful.
On Saturday morning Shaun and I packed up the girls and all of our needed wedding items and headed up to San Luis Obispo for Kenzi and Jeff’s wedding weekend. We made it into town just in time to meet up with the girls to get our nails and toes done. It was nice to relax and get together with so many lovely ladies.
After nails and a bit of lunch, we checked into the hotel. Shaun and I tried to get the girls to nap but that failed miserably so we got ready for rehearsal and rehearsal dinner. After a small meeting and a quick rehearsal it was off to dinner. Because of the lack of nap, Shaun spent most of the rehearsal dinner driving around as the girls napped. We missed them very much! However, I enjoyed dinner very much!
Rehearsal dinner was at McClintock’s Steakhouse in Shell Beach. During many trips up the 101 to Northern California, I have passed McClintock’s and I have always wanted to stop and eat there. I finally had the chance and it was fantastic! The fun part of the evening was watching as the “turkey balls” were passed around. Yes I mean a part of a turkey’s anatomy that would be part of making him a boy. Several people gave them a try, including Melissa and Betty. I stayed away but it was certainly fun to watch. Shaun, Abby and Ellie did eventually join us once nap time was over and fun was had by all!
The following morning all of the bridal party, met in Kenzi suite to get beautified for the big day, which was finally here! We had a great time getting ready, having a few drinks and champagne to celebrate the day. Kenzi, of course looked beautiful and once the bride was ready we headed off to Santa Margarita Ranch.
Santa Margarita Ranch was perfect. I had only seen it through a few pictures that Kenzi sent, but it was great! It fit Kenzi and Jeff perfectly. The ranch is extremely eclectic, but is also still a working ranch and winery. As we came in there was a marquis, an old theater marquis that announced Kenzi and Jeff’s wedding. It was very cute!
The girls got ready in a small old building near the ceremony site. After talking with Kenzi and two of the secuirty staff I learned the the building we got ready in was the old Wells Fargo building which was built in the 1800s. It was originally a trading post. The road that runs behind it was, at one time, the old El Camino Real. And all traffic from San Luis Obispo to Paso Robles passed by on that road. Its doorways were very low, which in the past served a purpose to keep people from riding in on their horses.
After quiikcly getting ready and helping Kenzi get into her dress and all laced up, it was time to go. Emotions were running hugh, but in a good way. It was finally time for Kenzi and Jeff to get hitched! Abby looked adorable as a flower girl and watching her walk down the aisle with Sophia and Grady, who were too cute for words, was a treat.
Kenzi looked stunning as she walked down the aisle with her dad. The ceremony was performed by Jeff’s cousin Bobby and he did a wonderful job. He kept things lite and had us laughing all the while honoring the wonderful couple. The vows were so special and I think had many of us tearing up by the end. What a wonderful ceremony! I couldn’t have been happier then I was at that moment.
After the ceremony and pictures with Kenzi and Jeff we headed over to the barn to start the party. I could tell you every detail of the reception, but I think the pictures speak for themselves. Abby and Ellie danced, ate and enjoyed thier gifts. Shaun and I danced a bit and enjoyed watching the girls have fun. Unfortunately, Ellie hit her limit and we had to go before the party ended. So we went back to the Wells Fargo building, changed clothes and hopped back into the car and headed home. It was a wonderful evening and I am so happy for Kenzi and Jeff. Love you guys and Congratulations!
*Keep your eye out for more pictures from the wedding on the blog. Because of my involvement we didn’t have the opportunity to take as many pictures as I would have liked but Kenzi has set up a site to share pictures. As I find them I will post them!*
Its Ellie’s First Birthday and its time to party! It was actually a small celebration with close family and friends but fun was had by all. Ellie seemed a little overwhelmed by all of the people in her house, but she warmed up eventually. Shaun and I had planned to have people enjoy our patio as well as the house, but unfortunately the day turned out to be a scorcher! Nearly 100 degrees! We still BBQed, but most of the party stayed inside where the AC was going full blast. Thank goodness we kept things small otherwise no one would have fit in the house!
It is very obvious that there is a lot of love for our girls. Ellie was given a lot for her birthday, including a handmade hat from Jackie Escobar. Her hat matched her birthday dress perfectly and Ellie looked adorable in it.
Birthday cake time was a blast. Ellie wore her birthday hat, well… just for a moment. When the cake was first brought out, Ellie went straight for the candles and of course looked around at us like we were nuts for singing. We werent that bad! But once the candles were blown out it didnt take long for Ellie’s fingers to find her way to the cake. Once she realized that it was ok to tough the cake, she was all over it. It didnt take long before the cake was demolished and all over Ellie. Abby, Emily and Harrison helped a little too and snuck a taste when they could.
After cake was done, it was time for presents. Once again it was obvious how much Ellie is loved. She recieved a lot of beautiful things from clothes to toys and a few cute dolls. Ellie played a lot and loved her presents, even though she had no interest in them as we opened them. She was more interested in a puzzle that Abby had received from Grandma Zoe. Boy, was she great at that puzzle!
While it was a hot day and a small party we all had a wonderful time. My parents made it all the way from Montana and had the chance to see some people they had not seen in quite some time. Friends and family talked, laughed and had a wonderful time. It was yet another successful birthday party!
Its Ladies Night! Well more like Ladies Weekend! This weekend we celebrated Kenzi’s “Final Fling Before the Ring” (thank you Tori for that great phrase!). Ashley, Tori, Melissa, myself and of course the beautiful bride to be headed to Santa Barbara for a great getaway weekend. Thanks to an unfortunate accident with Shaun’s rear view mirror and a pole, Shaun had my car and I got to take the rental, which was a great Jeep Cherokee Laredo. A great car for a great weekend.
We all met early Saturday afternoon at the Harbor View Inn. I have passed this place many times during trips with Shaun to Santa Barbara, so I was very excited to stay there. I am glad we did because the view from our room was incredible. We had our own porch leading out to the pool and a great view of the palm trees and beach. What made it even more breathtaking was the fact that it was a warm and beautiful day.
After settling in and freshening up, we walked up State Street to grab some lunch. This weekend happened to be the Summer Solstice Festival, so we were a tad caught up in the crowd of parade watchers on our way. It was an interesting parade to say the least with an very mixed and interesting crowd of onlookers.
After lunch at Silvergreens, which was very very yummy, we headed back to the room and then out again to get our toes done at Aqua Bar Nail Salon. After walking around on a warm day, it was nice to have our tootsies refreshed and beautified. It was a nice and special treat before the night began! After our foot beautification, a stop was made at Coffee Bean for a caffeine fix. The lot in front of the store itself was full so we decided to park next door, despite the sign that specifically did not allow Coffee Bean parking. What rebels we are! That and it was a Saturday and all the businesses that use the restricted lot were closed.
After our trip to the spa and a coffee fix, we headed back to the room to relax, refresh, make a few drinks and get ready for dinner that night. Tori made some yummy “Flirtinis” which consisted of vodka, champagne and pineapple juice. They were tasty and easy to drink, which is dangerous. Within a few hours we were feeling great, looking good and off to dinner at Enterprise Fish Company.
From what I can tell there are only two Enterprise Fish Co. restaurants in California, one is Santa Barbara and one in Santa Monica. Thank goodness there is one close by because their food is amazing. So are the drinks! I had the Sesame Seared Ahi and it was, well… just wow. I also had a peach Sangria and that was yet another dangerous drink to have. It was yummy and very easy to drink. Our waitress was extremely excited to have a bachelorette party at her table. I mean, very excited but she was also very nice. The one pay off was that she recommended we head to a bar up State Street where she had a bartender friend. He too loves to have bachelorette parties come his way. So, after dinner we took her recommendation and headed that way. Lucky for Kenzi, our recommended bartender was on duty and she got herself a free shot. We stayed for a bit watching several other bachelorette parties that were living it up. One bride to be was particularly inebriated and harassing many of the patrons with a male blow up doll. It was interesting to watch her friends, who most likely bought her the doll and helped her reach her inebriated state, usher her out of the bar in what seemed to be a very annoyed and angry manner. Some friends huh? After a little more people watching and a few drinks we made our way back to the hotel. I think we were in by 10:30. Yeah… that’s how we roll. We stayed up for a bit talking and then hit the hay.
The next morning we were up bright an early, darn internal alarm clocks, so we got dressed and headed up the street for breakfast. I have seen Sambos many times on drives and heard about its interesting history but I have never been there. People watching was fun too. The same bachelorette from the night before, the one with the doll, came in with her friends to eat. While she looked put together, you could tell that she was hurting just a tad. I guess that’s what happens when you get that crazy. Oh well, we did things just right and didn’t wake up feeling like you wanted the world to end. It made for a great weekend.
When breakfast came to an end we headed back to the hotel and packed up our things. It was time for the party to end and for everyone to go home. It was such a wonderful weekend and we all left knowing that the next time we would all be together was just a few weeks from now at Kenzi and Jeff’s wedding. Its hard to believe that its almost here but I cannot wait for their big day!
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