Okay so yes the title suggest we did a bit of traveling this past week. Where do I begin...so my aunt Lora graciously let us borrow her trail blazer, since we were going to need lots of space and take the dogs on this week long adventure. Thanks Lora!!!!
Well late Tuesday night after work the adventure began. With the car fully loaded we began our trip to Tulsa. It seems as if we were there long enough to unload the car, sleep, shower and reload the car again.
Off to Missouri we went on Wed morning. Once arriving in Missouri we met up with Sara and Jason Johnson (Mike's High school friend) for dinner.
Thursday Keira and I set out to Columbia for a mani, pedi and waxing time. Keira had too look her best for the wedding and shoot I deserve spoiling too. After 4.5hrs at the spa (yup it should have only taken 2 hrs) we had had our fill of the self proclaimed Pedicure King of Missouri. Let me just say that the spa time is a blog entry in its own. We arrived back to find the California Shelby's and Miss Joy had arrived from their red eye flight.
The craziness began from there. Less than 24 hrs till the wedding and so much to do. There were still a few touches on the dress and makeup had to be tested. Monique and Keira headed to the bathroom to see just how to accentuate Keira's best features.
After that the evening was a blur. Ava and I of course fell asleep early while the rest of the family scurried around working to make tomorrow the best day for Keira and Cody.
Finally wedding day has arrived. After leaving about 1 hour late for a 2.5 hour drive the bride and family arrived in Navoo.
Ava and I hung out outside, not knowing that we would regret this later that day. Yup you guessed it we got sun burned. Unfortunately Ava did not get the Shelby skin, but the Corn fairness and ability to burn in a second. After a million pictures we all headed back to Missouri.
Amazingly our day was not done. Mike and I took a side trip to Hanna and meet up with Sonny and his new wife. After dinner and a quick trip to their new house we headed to Moberly.
One long nap for Ava and one close call with the highway patrol we made it back. Nope no ticket this trip, knock on wood. I think the screaming baby in the back helped.
Saturday was the day of the reception. 11 or so cakes iced and a few of Pat's fingers in the top layer of icing and we made it to the reception hall. Only about 1 hr late. No worries, no one noticed.
They sang, danced, took more pictures and cut the cake. I met more family and friends than I can begin to remember names.
Then about 8pm (Ava's bed time) we headed back to Tulsa. 3am and a few stops for gas we arrived just to climb in bed.
Sunday (my first Mother's day) Mom fixed a wonderful breakfast and I took a long nap while Mike watched Ava. Over all not horrible.
Now we are back in Texas and glad to be home. Although it was a good trip it was no vacation. Vacation will be this week back at work.
So to all our family and friends it was good to see yall and hope to do it again September 1st our house for Ava's 1st birthday!!!
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