Weekend with the Fam Bam and the Friends Schmiends

This weekend was a good one. A really, really good one. Friday evening was spent catching up with three of my old (favorite) co-workers. If I haven't said this before, I love these girls, and I really, really hope we stay in touch for the next fifty years.

Laura (the one standing next to me in the photos below) hosted our get-together this time and served us a deliciously good chicken and dumpling soup. After eating, talking, drinking, and laughing with these witty girls, we all headed to bed. Just like the slumber parties I used to have as a kid (but the drinks are stronger now). The next morning, we went out for breakfast at a tiny little mom and pop place in Ames, The Grove.

Maggie, Leanna, Laura, and me

 

After breakfast, I went to Colo and worked for a couple of hours (not because I had to, but because I really like what I do now!) and chatted with my familia.

 

That evening, my sister, brother-in-law, brother, and *someday*-sister-in-law came over for dinner. THEN, the party really started when our neighbors, the Edel's, came over with their son and his fiancé, Colby and Ashley. We played Settlers, drank, ate, and laughed lots. Then, at 11:30, my brother nonchalantly said "that Hewitt kid" was playing at the Colo bar.

 

WHAT???

 

The Famous Neil Hewitt?!?!?!

 

I jumped from my seat and into the shower and frantically made myself half-way presentable. However, being unshowered for 40 hours straight is probably pretty common at the Colo bar, so in hindsight, I regret that shower (it caused me to miss at least 40 minutes of tunes). Regardless, we made it there, drank terrible tasting shots of whisky, listened to some amazing music, played pool, and walked our butts back home.

 

 

For some reason, I can't get these last two pictures to get any bigger or allow me to write captions. SO, the first pic is of Neil (duh). It's not the greatest pic, though, as his eyes look incredibly creepy (I can't tell if they are open or closed) and I looked creepy taking the pics, so I just accepted it. The second picture is of me and Ashley. We didn't look so happy after we swallowed those gross shots. Sick.

 

I spent this morning sitting around with my mom talking about nothing and everything (really, mostly just about food). I spent the evening cooking and freezing some soup (which I have made twice this week now. it's that good.). Anyway, th th th that's all folks!

Sweet, Sweet Weekend

Once again, I was behind at work and was not able to enjoy my "day off" on Friday and worked for eight and a half hours. Technically, three of those I had to make up due to this long, miserable drive that made me late to work last week. But still...

After work, I picked up my brother's friend/cousin's boyfriend, Quin, and we headed to Webster City to pick up my cousin, Carson, and head to Cedar Falls for the night. I was driving, and we were running a little late...so what's a girl to do?

Speed.

...which led to a $114 speeding ticket. I was sure the officer was going to let me go with a warning as we spent a good ten minutes comparing the (few) pros and (several) cons of being a state employee. But, he showed no mercy.

We finally made it to Cedar Falls, grilled brats, drank beer, and stood around chit chatting. My precious friend, Toni, and her man, Dustin were there. I hadn't seen them in soooo long. Toni, if you are reading this... I AM SO HAPPY YOU CAME! Please, let's not wait so long again :)

After the grill out (in the middle of winter), we all headed over to the casino to watch our friend, the (soon-to-be) oh-so-famous Neil Hewitt. Seriously, watch this video and you'll understand my obsession:

Me, Carson, and Quin

Toni and Me

The entirety of my Saturday and Sunday were spent prepping for my sister's bridal shower. I cannot wait to post all of the details! It's been a lot of work, but it will be so, so, so worth it (at least it better be!).

Which brings me to today, Bachelor day. I just got back from my weekly (by weekly, I mean for the last three), Monday night, Bachelor "party" at Natalie's house. Next week is the three-hour finale. I can tell you right now, there will be no time for blogging next Monday!

Ta ta!