Birthdays, Bridal showers, and Bachelorette parties!

What a weekend! I went up to the cities for a few events this last weekend. It all started with going to see Godspell at Edina high school! WHAT A SHOW! I am in love with that musical... and the talent those Edina kids have in incredible!!! I get filled with the Holy spirit every time I hear those songs, day by day, Light of the world, all good gifts, we beseech thee! I LOVE IT!! Kat came with me because she knew the costumes designer... well and its more time for us to hang out!



Friday started with manicures and pedicures with Emiley, followed by lunch at Broders...mmm Italian, and then some shopping for a bit! Went home for a quick nap so I could be ready for my birthday party at Dave and Busters! Dinner was at 7 for about 20 people... Dave's parents ;Dave and Lynda came, along with his cousin and brother! What a family! I was surrounded with so many friends! They put us in a party room... although I never reserved one... nice! People kept showing up all through dinner! Some were complete surprises! (amber and Kevin)... it was so nice to have so many show up! After dinner we all went out and played games!!! Ski ball, trivia, racing games, basketball... so fun to resort back to our kid days of arcades and just have fun! more and more people showed up to play some games with me! Every where I turned it s like a new friend showed up!


Saturday Dave and I had a low key morning, waiting for his car to be fixed..then I had to get ready for Dana's shower and bachelorette party! Good food, present opening and fun games were played. We met family and all got to know each other! Then it was off to the bachelorette party. After all getting ready we headed to chino latino for appetizers and cocktails... then just had a fun night out on the town. I am realizing how much that is not my scene anymore. Dont get me wrong, the girls were all fun.. but loud music, big crowds, and chaos is not something I do on a regular basis anymore.





I woke up the next morning with NO voice.. I know.. me... no voice! I had to be a silent presence in church, and couldnt lead prayers or the benediction... Nick took over... no big deal...but its hard to be in ministry with no voice when that is what you use to pray, greet, and lead the people.

I am recovering now, and getting ready for the Synod assembly this weekend. But first, tomorrow I am heading to Luther Seminary for our previews day! Kids from all over are brought to luther by their church leaders to check it out...hoping maybe someday they will come to seminary... Ha.. i went as a senior in high school and look where I am at now!! So you never know......