Countdown is over!

Tonight's the night I leave for Colorado. My train doesn't leave until 10:39 tonight and I arrive in Denver at 7:15 in the morning. I'm a little anxious to leave, but I'm ready. My clothes have been packed since Sunday and only have a few last minute things to toss in my carry-on. My friend, Angie, is kind enough to take me to the train station. Thanks again! Please pray that the train is on time and that I'm able to sleep the ride to Denver. I only wish it was going to be light out so I could see things along the way. Better get things together...don't want to forget anything. I'll post again when I get back. Later!

Countdown to COLORADO!!!

Eight more days until I head to Colorado. I forgot to mention in my post yesterday WHY I'm going. My friends, Sam & Mike, are getting married on Saturday, July 26, 2008. Sam and I met as freshman in college at Grace University here in Omaha. We were even roommates, along with our friend Marianne, the third year we were there.

Sam & I celebrating my 27th Birthday (2007)

Sam & Mike mini-golfing at my 27th Birthday

It's been a little over a year since I've seen them and their beautiful little girl, Dajana. That's when they moved to Colorado. Can't wait to see you guys!

10 years later...and a little more

As I mentioned in my last post, I headed home to Kansas for my 10 year high school reunion. We were supposed to enjoy a picnic in the city park with all the old classmates and their families. But in true Kansas form...it rained. In turn, it was suggested we head over to the city library and use a really nice room in the basement with lots of tables and chairs to enjoy our cookout. There was a pretty good turn out for the indoor picnic. To top off the evening, we had a dinner and dance at Celebrity's for the adults only. We enjoyed a delicious buffet. Julie even spent a ton of time on a great slide show. Thanks for all the hard work, Julie! After we closed down Celebrity's, we moved on down to Sundowner's (the local bar). They definitely weren't expecting such a large crowd to pack to place on a Saturday night. A second bartender was even called in to help out! We eventually closed them down too. By then, I was ready to call it a night. It was the most fun I'd had with so many people in a long time, especially ones I hadn't seen in ten years. I do have the pleasure of seeing some of them once in a while when I'm home for a visit. It was so much FUN seeing everyone and catching up on the past ten years. We've all come a long way since high school. Thanks to Julie and Amy for planning such a wonderful event! I believe a great time was had by all! Julie, hope you don't mind, but I borrowed the following picture from you! You can also see a few other pics on her page.

Class of 1998: 10 years later

The other part of my long weekend was spent with family. My mom, Sam and I spent Thursday afternoon visiting with my cousin, Randi, and her boys, Treden & AJ. Friday was spent at home just relaxing. Saturday was the Reunion. Sunday was the day my nieces finally came home. I was sad I didn't get to see them more. Hannah and Jenna have gotten so big since I was home at the end of April. Apparently, it had been a while since I was there though. My little Jenna didn't even recognize me. I guess that means I just need to go back more often. Here's a couple pics of my girls and Sam.


It was such a great time at home. I can't wait for my next trip to see the fam.

Speaking of my next trip, it's not to Kansas this time though. In nine days, I'm leaving for COLORADO!!! I'm so excited! I have never been to Colorado before EVER! It's going to be a trip of firsts. First time to Colorado, first time traveling by anything other than my car (I'm actually going by train), first time seeing the mountains (hopefully anyways!). So that means probably no posts til I get back...unless something exciting happens. Later!