A Visit From Old Friends

Over the past few weeks I have had some incredible time with old friends who headed up to DC for a little quality time for yours truly. Reid and Big Al drove up for a night on the town and a whirlwind tour of DC. Two of my most favorite people in the world! By far one of my most favorite weekends in DC. We went from the top of the Washington Monument to the Tidal Basin to the Declaration of Independence. It was an incredible weekend! Here are a few pics! Me, Big Al, and Abe

Reid and Ally Sabin

Me, Maggie, and the Sabins on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial

Me and my dear friend Jenn Makins

Jenn and I met and became good friends working together at Camp Redcloud in Lake City, Colorado. After our summer at Redcloud, I convinced Jenn to head to Mississippi and work with me at Twin Lakes...she will never be the same. In more ways than one. ; ) Jenn is an amazing person and her friendship is absolutely priceless to me. Unfortunatley, it has been several years since Jenn and I have actually been able to look each other in the eye. I was not able to spend much time with Jenn while she was in town, but I am thankful for what time we did have. Our glass of wine and death by chocolate cake was way overdue! It was wonderful to see you, Jenn! Let's not let it be so long next time!

Hhas Kenny Called Yet?

My most memorable weekend in Charlotte was by far the weekend that Big Al and Sarah Biz came to visit. A few highlights? We kicked off the weekend with lettuce wraps and chocolate cake at P.F. Changs (one of my new favorites). Saturday morning it was off to Southpark for some shopping and the Cheesecake Factory for lunch (and no, we did not share 1 piece of cheesecake...we shared four pieces of cheesecake). And Saturday night....well, let's just say that it is when it got interesting.

We were in the mood for some football and fried pickels so we headed to a local bar called Alexander Michael's (interesting, I know, but what do you expect from 4 southern girls raised on SEC football and fried food? And we actually had to ask the bar tender to find a game for us to watch!). So there is this waiter...he's gorgeous. Not just good looking, gorgeous. We accidently listened in on the conversation he was having with the table of old ladies beside us: His name is Kenny and he is new in town. Perfect-I'm new in town too! For about the next hour, we worked it...and he loved it! And finally...the moment of truth, I am going to stop him to ask him for some ketchup. Here he comes. He's slowing down, he's smiling, we're working it. Wait a minute...he's stopping and I haven't even said anything. What is he doing? Oh my gosh, he's stopping. He's putting his arm around my shoulder and he's pulling me close. He's handing me something...a pack of sugar?? "Excuse me," he very seductively whispers in my ear, "I think you dropped your name tag". Oh my gosh!! Hysterical! I got set up while I was in the bathroom! Absolutely hillarious. Oh well, can I keep him? Oops...I accidently wrote my number on the pack of sugar that Katie just handed him. Hillarious!!!

And then we were off to the Corn Maze. Yes, you heard me...a maze cut through a corn field. Warning: the effects of this maze are greatly intensified with high heels and 3 ultras on board upon entering. Has Kenny called yet?

And no girls weekend is complete without a day at the spa. We finished our weekend off with a roadtrip to Asheville and a night at the Grove Park Inn. Absolutely amazing! I just wish Kenny could have been my masseuse ; ) Thanks for an incredible weekend, girls! I love you !!