Friday night was my mom's retirement party. It was fun and I'm proud of my mom. This might be the first time we (her kids) were able to share in celebrating an accomplishment for our mom. She's been there to witness our graduations, award ceremonies and other events like this. It was special to be there to support her.
I'm glad however that she was not around to witness my weekend, LOL.
Early Saturday morning I was off to Chicago. Jeff picked me up at the airport and then it was off to Indiana for my first bachelor party. Please note, I booked the flight before the party was scheduled. The bachelor party was a demolition derby.
Andrew's father let us take over a field on his farm to race the cars. We had 3 cars about $150 each. One race consisted of 10 laps around the mini race course (corn field) and after 10 laps, first one done or last one standing won. Everyone was careful, honest! There were about 11 guys and me. In between races the guys would make various repairs to the cars so the next bracket could race. I laughed so hard on Saturday, probably a mix of excitement and screaming.
The guys asked if my friends would believe that I participated in an event like this. I think after announcing my career move I doubt I can shock them. I raced twice and did much better the second time. It was so much fun! I did chicken out on driving the cars over the jump, being passenger was enough. All the guys were great and who knows maybe these new driving skills will come in handy. This was by far the best bachelor party I have ever attended and maybe the next bachelorette party I plan, I'll see if Gramp's will let us use his yard again.
Sunday after church we headed back to Chicago. Spent Monday sightseeing, shopping and walking along Navy Pier. I had a wonderful weekend. Saying good-bye was hard, I was reminded of that Peter, Paul and Mary song, "leaving on a jet plane." Unfortunately this probably won't be the last time I'll shed a few tears at the airport.
