Friday after work Kevin and I headed to Eau Claire where we met two of my best girlfriends (we are talking friends forever, bridesmaids in my wedding, best friends a girl could ask for) Justine and Alyssia (Justine's boyfriend Derek also came, which Kevin was super happy about) out for dinner. We had Mexican food, drinks (water for the mommy-to-be, of course) and great conversation. I never feel like I see my girls from back home enough, and I was so happy we got to spend some quality time catching up.
Saturday morning we got up bright and early and headed to Wausau with my Daddio (Momma was already in Wausau) for my first BABY SHOWER! This baby shower was for my Momma's side of the family. Since most of them live in Wausau or the immediate area, we thought it would be nice to travel to them instead of asking them to travel to Eau Claire or the cities (which they all did for my bridal shower, which was amazing...I have a great family!). I was so excited for the shower because I love my Mom's side of the family but don't get to see them too often because of the distance between us. They are loud (in a good way, of course!), rambunctious, hilarious and a ridiculous amount of fun. My wonderful, amazing Aunt Verna and Cousin Carla threw the shower at their new house that they purchased just a few months ago. This also gave them the opportunity to show off their new fabulous digs. My Cousin also got married in August and had the chance to show the family her gorgeous wedding photos. They had the cutest "It's a Girl!" decorations up, and some tasty food for lunch. After kicking the boys out, the ladies and I ate, chit-chatted and opened presents. I got some fantastic presents, what a generous family I have! It was wonderful to see how excited everyone is for Kevin and I and how loved and supported we are. I cannot tell you how great of a time I had laughing and telling stories with my family.
A picture with the cake before we kicked the boys out!
On Sunday, we once again got up bright and early and loaded the party bus in Wausau and headed to Lambeau for the Packer game! I was SO excited! Kevin (although he is a Vikings fan), had never been to Lambeau, and I hadn't been to a game in years. We arrived at Lambeau field and got a bite to eat before the game. Then, after a mini-meltdown on my part (pregnancy hormones, ugh!), we found our seats. The Packers didn't play great, and I was bummed that several of my favorite players were out with injuries (Jordy Nelson, for one), but I was perfectly happy watching Clay Matthews toss his long, flowing locks around, Aaron Rodgers throw a TD pass, and my all-time favorite, Donald Driver, having a blast during the game, as he always does. The Packers won, and although it wasn't pretty, we'll take it. After the game we loaded the party bus for the trip back to Wausau. Once we got back, it was a quick stop at my Aunt's house for a piece of cake then Kevin and I hit the road for our 4 hour journey home to the cities and our sweet pupperdoo Diesel. Diesel was so happy Mom and Dad were home he could barely contain himself. Love warm homecomings like that! It definitely was a long day and weekend but it was all worth it!
Love that smile!
Freezing our butts off but excited for the game!
My boys warming up! Go Pack Go!
**Update: My sister and Trey are both safe and sound! Trey is back home after the power was restored. His apartment did not flood but the apartments across the parking lot, about 50 feet away, did, as well as most of the surrounding area. He has not ventured to the beach yet to see what it and the boardwalk/shops look like. Very happy they are safe! Still thinking of those who have a long road of grieving and clean-up ahead of them!!!
Hurricane Sandy! Yikes!
Have a great week, everyone!
Xoxo,
Dory
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