I'M BACK!

Did you miss me?

After a few day in Oregon and then a few days home, I left again. This time I went with my Aunt Karen and Cousin, Kailey, to Idaho. We spent 4 days with our fingers intertwined with wedding details. My cousin, Katie, was getting married.

Here are the 10 tips I came away with:

1. Flying stand-by is NO BUENO.

2. I NEVER want to fly on a small airplane again- EVER!

3. Renting a car in one location and returning it to another location is DOUBLE the price.

4. The drive from Spokane to Moscow, ID is probably the most peaceful drive on the planet. Plan ahead however, you will not see a public restroom along the way.

5. California might be the only state that has not given in to the idea of drive-thru coffee stops- GENIUS!

6. Picking out make-up for the bride (without her) the day before the wedding really isn't that difficult.

7. Waitresses at 11:45pm sometimes speak without filters.

8. A bride that can nap 30 minutes before her wedding is a rare, but beautiful thing.

9. If you are having a wedding, ask your guests to help with refreshments. If they each bring a cake to share you will get the credit and everyone will be REALLY happy!

10. If all you have heard for the past few days is that the Wedding Reception is all about DANCING, believe whoever is giving you this information. Then, when you decide to 'march' in the GRAND MARCH you will know what you are getting into...and yes, it will involve running, kicking, skipping, bowing...and yes, it will last for at least 20 minutes- especially if your cousin 'DJ WES' put the music together.