This last weekend we went down to Spearville, which is my hometown. It's a very small town located in southwest Kansas. We made the 6 hour drive Thursday night after Jeff got off work, and after stopping to get out and walk a few times, finally got home between 130 and 2.
Our original reason of the journey was to attend the wedding of 2 high school sweethearts I went to school with, but because we were a day early we decided to take in the other sites of Dodge. This particular weekend was the kick off of Dodge City Days, which is an Old West themed city festival. While the rest of the city was at the kick off concert and rodeo, we went to see the Boot Hill museum, gun fight re-enactment, and Miss Kitty's Variety show with my Mom, brother, and niece. Talk about an interesting evening! After the shows, we went to a friend's house and caught up on life.
The next day's agenda included Megan and Justin's wedding. The festivities started around 230 with the wedding, and continued into the wee hours of the morning. We left exhausted at around midnight. I had forgotten how much the community comes together to celebrate the newly wedded couple.
Sunday included our goodbyes and LONG drive home. It was wonderful to see everyone again, and even better to hear about where their journeys have taken them.
I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Megan and Justin (and all the newly wedded couples), and shamelessly plug Dodge City and Boot Hill (a wonderful journey into the Old West, complete with live gun fights between the Marshals of Dodge and cowboys looking for trouble, followed by Miss Kitty and her famous Can-Can Dancers).
God bless. :)
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Everyone in Oklahoma is pregnant
Ok, so probably not really, but we were amazed by the massive amount of 12-60 year old women sporting a baby belly last weekend.
This last weekend we went to Oklahoma City. We met up with members of Jeff's family for a tour of the town, hit up the National Cowboy Museum, Kid Rock's club, walked Bricktown, and saw the OK City bombing memorial. We also surprised Jeff's Aunt Patty with a surprise party for her retirement from teaching... it was a very nice and classy party (good job putting it together Cassie and Laura!!!).
Our favorite part had to be walking around and acting like tourists. We were able to see all the wonderful sights of Oklahoma City (and stop to enjoy them). It was great spending time with Jeff's family, and even more wonderful seeing the beautiful people they have grown into.
Needless to say, we had a great time and enjoyed our time in Oklahoma. Seriously, though, I need to see some evidence before I believe that everyone in Oklahoma is NOT pregnant.
Hope all is well with you and yours. :)
This last weekend we went to Oklahoma City. We met up with members of Jeff's family for a tour of the town, hit up the National Cowboy Museum, Kid Rock's club, walked Bricktown, and saw the OK City bombing memorial. We also surprised Jeff's Aunt Patty with a surprise party for her retirement from teaching... it was a very nice and classy party (good job putting it together Cassie and Laura!!!).
Our favorite part had to be walking around and acting like tourists. We were able to see all the wonderful sights of Oklahoma City (and stop to enjoy them). It was great spending time with Jeff's family, and even more wonderful seeing the beautiful people they have grown into.
Needless to say, we had a great time and enjoyed our time in Oklahoma. Seriously, though, I need to see some evidence before I believe that everyone in Oklahoma is NOT pregnant.
Hope all is well with you and yours. :)
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Commenting
Taken directly from another blog:
I appreciate everyone's comments on the blog and I've heard some people say they weren't sure how to do it without signing up for blogger. Here's what you do: click on the "comments" at the bottom of the post. Type your comment and enter in the verification letters. Then under the "choose your identity" click on "name/URL". You can enter your name and leave the URL blank. Hope that helps.
:)
I appreciate everyone's comments on the blog and I've heard some people say they weren't sure how to do it without signing up for blogger. Here's what you do: click on the "comments" at the bottom of the post. Type your comment and enter in the verification letters. Then under the "choose your identity" click on "name/URL". You can enter your name and leave the URL blank. Hope that helps.
:)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Cheers to 2 years
For those of you who don't know, yesterday we celebrated the 2 year anniversary of our first date.
Our first date comprised of eating dinner at J Alexanders and hitting golf balls. Because we showed up just as the driving range was closing, Jeff had to convince the owners to stay open for a young couple beginning their journey into love (I believe those were the exact words he used). He also sweet talked the same people into letting us use clubs they had found trashed and forgotten by another customer because we didn't have any clubs with us. We spent hours hitting balls, talking about our goals for the future, little details of our lives, telling stories, and pondering the universe.
This year for our anniversary, we went to hit golf balls at a driving range, ponder the universe, and reminisce on the past 2 years. I was able to procure free lessons for us from the owner of the club by using my patented softball batter's swing with a slight scoop at the end to catch the golf ball. The owner was so...um, impressed with my skill he stopped what he was doing and gave us free lessons right then and there.
After our wonderful golf lesson (that somehow changed my swing dramatically and without cause) we returned home to barbecue on our comically small grill and enjoy each other's company. We toasted to the past 2 years and the many to follow with champagne, which put me to sleep a short 20 minutes later.
We want to thank everyone who has supported us in these past 2 years. It wouldn't have been as much fun without you. :)
Our first date comprised of eating dinner at J Alexanders and hitting golf balls. Because we showed up just as the driving range was closing, Jeff had to convince the owners to stay open for a young couple beginning their journey into love (I believe those were the exact words he used). He also sweet talked the same people into letting us use clubs they had found trashed and forgotten by another customer because we didn't have any clubs with us. We spent hours hitting balls, talking about our goals for the future, little details of our lives, telling stories, and pondering the universe.
This year for our anniversary, we went to hit golf balls at a driving range, ponder the universe, and reminisce on the past 2 years. I was able to procure free lessons for us from the owner of the club by using my patented softball batter's swing with a slight scoop at the end to catch the golf ball. The owner was so...um, impressed with my skill he stopped what he was doing and gave us free lessons right then and there.
After our wonderful golf lesson (that somehow changed my swing dramatically and without cause) we returned home to barbecue on our comically small grill and enjoy each other's company. We toasted to the past 2 years and the many to follow with champagne, which put me to sleep a short 20 minutes later.
We want to thank everyone who has supported us in these past 2 years. It wouldn't have been as much fun without you. :)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Ice Breaker
Here I am, breaking the ice with our very first blog. The intent of this site is to update weekly regarding our (not) very exciting lives! :)
I survived summer classes and am now trying to find a temporary job that will pay well enough to cover rent and bills until my next round of student loans kick in. There have been a few nibbles, but our summer travel plans (and massive amounts of weddings to be in/attend) have really put a damper in my availability.
As I managed to paint the walls red with enchilada sauce and catch my favorite Christmas gift on fire (separate incidents, all accidental) the week before the 4th, we decided to keep our celebration low-key and NOT tempt fate with firecrackers. We cooked out in our comically small grill in the parking lot and then spread a blanket in the complex's front yard to watch fireworks over the lake across the street. It was a fantastic day.
To all readers: I hope you had an excellent 4th of July and will write at you later. :)
I survived summer classes and am now trying to find a temporary job that will pay well enough to cover rent and bills until my next round of student loans kick in. There have been a few nibbles, but our summer travel plans (and massive amounts of weddings to be in/attend) have really put a damper in my availability.
As I managed to paint the walls red with enchilada sauce and catch my favorite Christmas gift on fire (separate incidents, all accidental) the week before the 4th, we decided to keep our celebration low-key and NOT tempt fate with firecrackers. We cooked out in our comically small grill in the parking lot and then spread a blanket in the complex's front yard to watch fireworks over the lake across the street. It was a fantastic day.
To all readers: I hope you had an excellent 4th of July and will write at you later. :)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
