Busy Weekend!

As my title reads, it was a "Busy Weekend!" Friday night, I saw a friend I have known since middle school. She is so much fun, and I can't imagine my life without her. Everyone needs a friend like that. Her and her husband were living in England, where he is from, and moved to the U.S. within the last year. Before living in England, she was living in Miami. I never thought I'd see the day she would move back to Michigan. Anyway, they just moved into a new house, so Dan and I went to Grand Rapids to BBQ with them and hang out. The house is gorgeous. I'm so happy for them.

Saturday I saw my grandma who was in town staying with my parents. We hung out with her, my parents and my sister. I posted a picture of Audrey sleeping in the swing there. So cute!

Sunday we went to church and hung out with some young adults from church in the evening. It was nice!

Disappointed

Dan had been planning a fundraising event for his friend from work. His friend and two of his sons are biking from the Pacific to the Atlantic in an event called "Sea to Sea." The mission of this trip is to fight poverty. Dan planned a "Night of Music," which he advertised in the church bulletin and newsletter weeks ahead of time. I think maybe ten people, who weren't a part of the event, showed up. I told Dan that it was just embarrassing to have an opportunity to represent our church and have such low attendance. It's disappointing.

On a happier note, this is Dan's second Father's Day. Audrey drew him a picture in his card and got him a digital frame for his desk at work. She was so excited when he got home this morning. It's so cute the way she says "Daddy!" He's a great dad!

Missouri

We're home from Missouri! We had a great time, but it feels good to be home. Audrey did great with the drive and adjusting to new places.

We stopped in St. Louis on the way to Reeds Spring. We were able to go to the St. Louis zoo and the arch, which was fun. I'm not afraid of heights, but I didn't care for the noises that could be heard on the ride up the arch. Our condo is Reeds Spring was awesome. It was 10 minutes from Branson, and had a splash park we could walk to that Audrey just loved. I was sad to leave there.

We stayed the last 2 nights in Springfield. No Brad Pitt sightings (he grew up there and has family that still lives there). I guess he visits quite often. The hotel we stayed at the last 2 nights was not the greatest. Dan purposely didn't tell me that he spotted a foot long earthworm until AFTER we left. Yuck!

For those of you who don't know, we went to Missouri for Dan's brother's wedding. The rehearsal dinner was at a farm where they grow their own ingredients in their recipes. The food was amazing and the atmosphere was breathtaking. The wedding was gorgeous. From the daisy wreaths and floral arrangements to the string quartet and amazing vocalists/instrumentalists, everything was perfect.

The reception was at a beautiful country club. They had a live band, which was so much fun, babysitting (yeah!), an ice sculpture, strawberry shortcake bar, gorgeous floral centerpieces, a rolls royce to transport them to their bed and breakfast, and so much more. I could go on and on. It was unbelievable.

We made it home yesterday, and I'm ready for some rest and relaxation.