I want my Mommy!!!

I don't think that I realized this until recently, but since my surgery I have been much, much less likely to get sick. That has been great, but it made this weekend sooo much worse. Just a big old whammy sack of sickness. (Sorry, that might be the pain meds talking.)

On Friday, as we drove down to Wichita, my throat was sort of scratchy. Ditto for Saturday, but since we were babysitting C.C.'s nieces, I didn't really have time to focus. By Sunday, when we had time to relax with friends, I realized it was getting dificult for me to swallow. That night, as I lay shivering and totally sleepless with fever in the bottom bunk bed, the realization hit me: I was sick. I tried not to be a baby about it, figuring it was just a sinus infection or something, but the 3-hour drive home was looming over my head. Thanks to the ever-so-generous love of my life, I was able to sleep most of the way home. After nailing down a regimen of tylynol and advil rotated every two hours, I even felt, well...less dead. I decided to suck it up and avoid the doctor since I don't currently have insurance, and the fever had dropped below 100 by Tuesday night. That was when C.C. noticed the sores in my throat. I won't get any more graphic than that, since I know some of you are gagging already. Needless to say, I was ready to go to urgent care...which had just closed five minutes before...damn. Wednesday morning, after another sleepless night, we went off to urgent care where I had to whisper my answers or have C.C. talk for me because speaking was too painful. The doctor diagnosed me with strep throat--bet you didn't see that one coming--and even gave me darvocet for the pain! I'm starting to feel better--slowly. All in all, however, this was unpleasant. I would not reccommend it to anyone. Hope everyone else is staying healthy!

Wonderful Weekend

Most of the people who will read this post already know this (because I'm talking about you) but I was very blessed to have a wonderful group of friends in high school. We were incredibly close then, and I think that the friendship has grown even better over the years. Added to that, I have new friends because of the amazing people my best friends have chosen to spend their lives with. Every time I get to see Angela, Jessica, and Matty I realize how lucky we all are! Now if only we can get together more often!

That being said, I am thrilled that this weekend (finally) happened. Andy and Angela got married! It was totally and completely beautiful and wonderful. I guess that because I am in love, I want the same thing for all of my friends. That is definitely what we witnessed this weekend. What a perfect couple!

For those of you who weren't in attendance, I'll give a (sort of) quick run-down. The weekend started with a quick trip to the Chao's to assemble programs and favors. Andy and Angela have their own chinese character stamps--how cool is that?

The next night the ladies got together for Angela's bachelorette party--complete with a HUGE limo and goofy stunts around town. We had the best limo driver ever--he was so nice and really did a great job. If you need to hire a limo in the KC area, let me know, and I'll give you his card! We called the boys to make them jealous, but apparently they didn't approve of "cross-pollinating" (Andy's phrase) between the parties. I think they were just jealous because star treatment in a limo is far cooler than Dave and Busters in a CRV! (Though that is the perfect night for that bunch!)

Friday night was the rehearsal dinner. I was so honored that C.C. and I were included. I love Andy's family. I've known them since high school and they've always been so kind to me. So it was great to see them. Also, I echo Robbie's thoughts: when the heck did Griff get so old? The food was great--especially the famous rolls! Later, a truely awesome dance floor was assembled, and many champagne glasses were built by Jessica, Kat, and myself.

The wedding itself was fantastic, as was the reception. We get more ideas about our own wedding every time we go to one. I got to do a little stage managing with the photos, which brought back memories. Mostly, I got to spend time with my best friends and eat wedding cake. What more can you ask for? Here's to a trip to DC soon! I love you all! By the way, who's next?

Check out the rest of the pictures here.