Free Weekend

Thanks to all the veterans who have served our country. My family enjoyed a beautiful weekend because of your sacrifices.

We left Des Moines Thursday afternoon and pulled in to the Cabela's store in Kearney, NE around 6 p.m. We used to think that place was great, but now the other newer stores put it to shame. Paul got broadheads. No - they are nothing to do with women...they are razor sharp points for his arrows.

We took off early the next day and were able to have lunch with Amy at our usual spot - Udi's. Amy eats gluten free when she can, and they have a great gluten free menu. They have great sandwiches and can even get their granola at HyVee here.

We checked into the Marriott Residence Inn downtown after shopping at REI - the sporting goods superstore. We got socks. It is a cool place, and people there are so active. We went to Amy's temp new digs. Oh did I tell you she moved? Amy quit her job. She's done Friday. She will leave early next week to drive through North Dakota on her way to Minnesota to be a bridesmaid in her good friend Kelli Behr's wedding in Northfield. Of course we'll be there, along with Jud and Kara. The Behrs are like cousins to our kids - since there mom Vicki is my college roomie.

Then Amy will come to Des Moines for a few days before she leaves for her "walk-a-bout". Yeah, I know she's not an aborigine. But that's how I'm thinking about her trip to South America, with stops in Peru and Ecuador by herself. She is heading to central America too and will travel with her friend Rachelle. Megan may join her too. Am I nervous about the trip? Hell yes! But she's got to be Amy and this is what Amy does.

Back to Friday. By then, Cindy had arrived. There was a bit of confusion about our rooms - the Marriott was having a hard time figuring out the Bullock girls! But we straightened them out. Kinda. Today Susi got a survey that called her Cindy Alvillar. Susi brought along her friend Debbie for the next day's shower. The six of us had a reservation at Oceanaire that night. It was a cool place with an attentive waiter. Susi even got us baked alaska for dessert!

The walk back was gorgeous. Denver has great architecture. Cindy, Paul and I took a walk the next morning so I continued my photo op. The baby shower, hosted by Amy, Susi and niece Jordan for niece Leslie was later that morning.

check out the trees on the roof

 

We walked by Oceanaire - love Paul and Cindy's reflections

You can't tell but that is purple lettering and relief on this building - the green car is wearing a boot