Thursday, September 25, 2008

Sisterhood of the traveling Aunts!!!







I recently returned from a fabulous road trip with my sister Lovenia. We met in Portland and drove to California for Dani's wedding. We assumed the roles of Thelma and Louise and needless to say had a great time.
Highlights of the trip included: Nordstroms Shoe Dept!!! Red lace up Boots!!! "Bark" on the floor of the Shilo!!! Anthropology and little black dresses!!! Cute little BMW with GPS!!! Neil Young and Eliza Gilkyson!!! "Man of God"and politics!!! Driving and Driving!!! The "Little Shit Bridge"!!! Playing Dress up at the Marriott!!! The Oakland Temple and all the In laws!!! The Conrad Family!!! Pink Dresses and Twins!!! Beautiful Bride!!! Lovely Wedding!!! Lots of pictures!!! Jacob in a fast Mustang trying to ditch the "Old Women" (Nice try Jake but Lovenia can still KICK)!!! In and Out Burger (like we would eat that)!!! Playing Dress up at the the Comfort Inn!!! Black and White dresses "Oh My"!!! Gorgeous Garden Reception!!! Flowers by Bill!!! The "Other Mothers", "Lucy and Ethel"!!! FOOD!!! YUMMY FOOD (Thanks Grace)!!! Dancing, Dancing and Dancing!!! Gabby!!! "Single for the weekend" and trying to catch the Bridal Bouquet!!! Father/Daughter dance and tears!!! Japanese Lanterns and Heaters as the sun goes down!!! Going to Nikki's and talking into the night!!! Breakfast with Mom and Dad, Macy and Alise!!! Dress up again!!! "The Republican and the Democrat"!!! Lovenia getting "checked out" by the 20 yr old in the elevator!!! Politics with Steve!!! Driving into San Francisco (Lovenia driving- You the "Bomb" Girl)!!! Outrageous, Crazy City (I loved it). Union Square, Saks and Neiman Marcus!!! Lunch on the rooftop terrace with the pigeons, literally!!! City Shopping and Cable Cars!!! Eating "Leftovers (Tri Tip) at Nikki's!!! Playing dress up at the hotel, swimsuits this time!!! Waking up Thelma at 2 a.m. to suggest we get our picture taken in Grace's Aston Martin!!! Boating at Lake Anderson on the Mulder Yacht, With Steve, Nikki, Grace, Kristen and Lovenia and I!!! Wake Boarding---yes I did say Wake Boarding (When in California do as the Californians do)!!! We the Bomb!!! Or maybe I should say We Bombed!!! But Lovenia looked Great in her size Zero wet suit!!! Doing "Cookies in the Boat" with only minor concussions!!! It was Awesome!!! Vinegar!!! Saying Goodbyes!!! On the Road Again and making Good time!!! Anniversary Planning for November!!! Missing our families!!! Banker for the Poor!!! Best Western in Springfield!!! Early Start and Portland by 10:00. Separate Ways!!! I'll miss you Thelma! I looked forward to this trip for months, It was wonderful and we will do it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love Louise

Thursday, September 4, 2008

I MISS MY KIDS!!!

I miss my family today. I'm glad you can see each other, even if I am to far away to be there! Sorry some of you have been sick. Logan is sick today with a bad cold. I guess its that time of year. We have been busy with the usual stuff: Work, home and church. We are very blessed, even if we are busy! Know we are thinking of you. We love you lots!!!