Tahoe!!!

Heads up: probably boring for most of you but I wanted to document :)

My good friend Sara got married at a resort just miles from Lake Tahoe the last week in August. Two words: Absolutely breathtaking! Everything from the view to the wedding to the bride was gorgeous! I was so happy to be able to spend a few days with her and two more friends. This was the first time I had left Bailey overnight...ever. I know, it's been 2 years but we've never needed to be away that long. Anyways, Bailey did AWESOME!

The first night I was away was Wednesday, I called my mom (she stayed with grandma and papa that night) and things were going so well that she didn't care to talk to me. I couldn't believe it! So the next day we decided to Skype and Bailey chatted a little but decided she would rather run off and play. I was so happy! It was nice to have fun and not worry about her missing me. Jarod's mom then picked her up on Thursday and Jarod got to his parents late that evening. I kept getting texts thursday and friday saying she was doing great or pictures of her happy as could be! She had a blast out on the farm and I think Bailey did a good job of wearing her grandparents out! She had so much fun and told me many stories when I got back. Thanks to our wonderful parents for taking such good care of our little girl. I think she would rather spend most of her time there than in the city! But who can blame her when there is cousins, tractors, kittens and so much more!

As for my trip. Mandy and I met early Wednesday morning and flew out of KCI. We met up with Robyn in Denver and then flew to Sacramento where Sara picked us up.

We made it to Sacramento! Yay!

We then went to Sara's house and helped her load up her car with all the goodies to take to the mountains. It was fun to see her house and get a little break from the travelling. Then we headed to Tahoe which is just 1 1/2 hours from her house! We unpacked and checked out our condo then headed out to eat with the groom and some of Sara's other family and friends.

Thursday we relaxed in the morning and walked around some of the shops in the village area. In the afternoon we were supposed to run to Reno to grab a rental car so we could get to the airport for our early flights on Saturday. Of course things got a little tight on time and we instead made a trip across the California/Nevada line to just turn around and head back to the resort. Someone else picked up the rental car for us and we added a little wedding drama, but it all turned out alright in the end :) Mandy and I had a blast with Sara's mom Lise!

Nevada

Mandy and I while Lise was driving

We got back from our little 'road trip' just in time for the rehearsal. After rehearsal we headed down to Lake Tahoe for dinner. We were overlooking the lake as we ate supper, such a neat atmosphere!

Robyn and Mandy with their Wet Woody's

Robyn, Mandy, me and Sara with Colin. He called us his little ladies!

Friday was the big day for Sara and Gavin! We woke up relatively early, got some Starbucks and took a walk around the resort. Then it was time to get ready. Sara had a couple ladies come in to do our hair and makeup. They did an amazing job!

On our morning walk. I could wake up to this everyday!

Sara and Mandy

After getting our hair and makeup done

Sara's Bridal party

Robyn, Sara, me and Mandy

Sara and Gavin got married outside and then had a large tent set up for dinner and the reception. The weather was amazing and everyone had a great time.

Mandy and myself at the reception

Mandy, Robyn, Sara and myself after the rehearsal

The wedding reception ended at 10pm and we helped Sara and Gavin take gifts back to their room. Mandy was pulling a cart full of gifts and cards while I was following behind picking up after her. LOL. Just kidding Sara! I do hope nothing was broke though because that cart was not cooperating with us!

After dropping off gifts we were heading back to our room to meet up with Robyn and get some rest before our 3 am alarm. As we were walking I looked about 120 feet in front of us and noticed this odd creature, figuring I couldn't be right I asked Mandy if that was a bear in front of us or someone dressed in a costume. Yes, it was a bear! I turned around and started running back to the condo since I still had a key to get in the door and figured if I could beat Mandy I'd be good ;) HAHA. Mandy, the bear expert, told me (very nicely) to stop freaking out and it won't bother us. So she convinced me to keep walking and the bear kept going on his merry way! Thanks Mandy you kept me sane there for a little while. Although come to find out she's only been around a bear once, now twice...oh well, she was more of an expert than me!

We made it back to our room safely and crashed for 4 hours until our alarms went off at 3 am and we headed to the airport for our early flights. I'm not sure what we were thinking when we booked them but we were ready to get back home to see our kids!

At 5 am at the Reno airport

Looking decent after only a few hours rest!

That was my trip in a nutshell. A quick few days but very fun and full of lots of laughter and chatter about our kids. Sara's wedding was beautiful and I'm so happy that she invited me to share in her wedding day!