Sorry for not posting sooner - I've been out of town and sick at the same time. I went to the Dr last Friday and told her I didn't have time for "supportive care" to see where this dumb cold was taking me. Besides, it's the same one Daniel had and I know where it went!! :) So, she put me on an antibiotic (not strong enough in my humble opinion) and we took off Sunday morning for Las Vegas and the high desert! I was so excited to be back in the desert, not Las Vegas, where I had spent many enjoyable times as a youngster growing up in San Diego.
We didn't make it very far our first day - just to Redding, CA. We stayed at the same La Quinta we stayed at in July. If you need a hotel on the road, try them. They accept pets and don't charge a pet fee. But, stopping in Redding meant we had to really push the next day as it would take ten hours without potty/food stops. I have to say, it was only the last half hour or so that I really minded. My eyes were full of conjunctivitis from overuse and I had to clear them several times just to see where I was going. It didn't help that we got a little lost on our way to the hotel. But, oh, well. We arrived at 9:30pm to the arms of our loves - me to Marc and Bree to Josh. Josh's Mom and Step-Dad were there, too, and it was good to see her again and meet him for the first time.
Once up in the room, we ordered take-out. After Bree and Josh left, a hot washcloth was calling my sinuses! I have to say, there is nothing like warmth on plugged sinuses. But, it would be days until my teeth felt better and not like they were going to explode out of their sockets from the pressure.
Tuesday morning was less hectic. Bree and Josh went to the Courthouse to get their Marriage License and then came back to the hotel to collect us for breakfast. We couldn't resist a Northwest favorite of ours - The Original Pancake House. It felt good to finally sit inside and eat a meal instead of "grab and go!"
Time suddenly seemed to fly by and of course, Bree's hair wouldn't cooperate. We improvised. It's been a super long time since Bree let me do her hair but, now, she needed me! :) I did the best I could with these hands that don't do detail quite the way they used to. But, no matter. She would look beautiful on her day!
The Limo arrived on time for it's drive 50 miles north to Valley of Fire State Park. We arrived a little late - traffic in Las Vegas was thick because of construction - to the Pastor saying, "Ca'mon. We're going to lose the light! Let's go!" The following are some of the pictures from the ceremony.
Dad gave her away.
Holding hands to receive rings.
After pronouncement of Husband and Wife.
The Wedding Rings
The New Family
Had to have a picture of both pups with the Bride and Groom!
Parents with the Bride and Groom
Can you see the heart carved in the rock? I told Bree and Josh it was just for them! I know - silly Mama!
Marc and I took off at Noon on Thursday for Oregon while Bree and Josh headed to Arizona. They made it home in one shot while we stopped in Ashland at 1:30am. I must tell you, Nevada State Route 95 is not a bad road, a lot desolate but sprinkled with cute little towns along the way. I believe it shaved hours off our trip home. The coldest weather we hit was 6 degrees in Lassen National Park. Good thing it was dark - we might actually have felt cold if we could have seen the snow.
With all the pups now in their respective homes, I am supposing I can now take time to rest and get over this darn cold.
If anyone is in the Portland area, please check out the Rose City Classic Dog Show going on now through Monday. It's one of THE largest dog shows in the country. And, if you feel brave, come join us at Elmer's down there by the Expo Center for breakfast and a club meeting. I think it's at 10am or so as Vizslas show at 8am tomorrow. We'll go after they are done in the ring.
Take care - stay warm - and do whatever you can to not catch this terrible cold.
As Always,
Audrey, Hannah, Marley and Paloma
We didn't make it very far our first day - just to Redding, CA. We stayed at the same La Quinta we stayed at in July. If you need a hotel on the road, try them. They accept pets and don't charge a pet fee. But, stopping in Redding meant we had to really push the next day as it would take ten hours without potty/food stops. I have to say, it was only the last half hour or so that I really minded. My eyes were full of conjunctivitis from overuse and I had to clear them several times just to see where I was going. It didn't help that we got a little lost on our way to the hotel. But, oh, well. We arrived at 9:30pm to the arms of our loves - me to Marc and Bree to Josh. Josh's Mom and Step-Dad were there, too, and it was good to see her again and meet him for the first time.
Once up in the room, we ordered take-out. After Bree and Josh left, a hot washcloth was calling my sinuses! I have to say, there is nothing like warmth on plugged sinuses. But, it would be days until my teeth felt better and not like they were going to explode out of their sockets from the pressure.
Tuesday morning was less hectic. Bree and Josh went to the Courthouse to get their Marriage License and then came back to the hotel to collect us for breakfast. We couldn't resist a Northwest favorite of ours - The Original Pancake House. It felt good to finally sit inside and eat a meal instead of "grab and go!"
Time suddenly seemed to fly by and of course, Bree's hair wouldn't cooperate. We improvised. It's been a super long time since Bree let me do her hair but, now, she needed me! :) I did the best I could with these hands that don't do detail quite the way they used to. But, no matter. She would look beautiful on her day!
The Limo arrived on time for it's drive 50 miles north to Valley of Fire State Park. We arrived a little late - traffic in Las Vegas was thick because of construction - to the Pastor saying, "Ca'mon. We're going to lose the light! Let's go!" The following are some of the pictures from the ceremony.
Dad gave her away.
Holding hands to receive rings.
After pronouncement of Husband and Wife.
The Wedding Rings
The New Family
Had to have a picture of both pups with the Bride and Groom!
Parents with the Bride and Groom
Can you see the heart carved in the rock? I told Bree and Josh it was just for them! I know - silly Mama!
Marc and I took off at Noon on Thursday for Oregon while Bree and Josh headed to Arizona. They made it home in one shot while we stopped in Ashland at 1:30am. I must tell you, Nevada State Route 95 is not a bad road, a lot desolate but sprinkled with cute little towns along the way. I believe it shaved hours off our trip home. The coldest weather we hit was 6 degrees in Lassen National Park. Good thing it was dark - we might actually have felt cold if we could have seen the snow.
With all the pups now in their respective homes, I am supposing I can now take time to rest and get over this darn cold.
If anyone is in the Portland area, please check out the Rose City Classic Dog Show going on now through Monday. It's one of THE largest dog shows in the country. And, if you feel brave, come join us at Elmer's down there by the Expo Center for breakfast and a club meeting. I think it's at 10am or so as Vizslas show at 8am tomorrow. We'll go after they are done in the ring.
Take care - stay warm - and do whatever you can to not catch this terrible cold.
As Always,
Audrey, Hannah, Marley and Paloma
