The other weekend Glenn and I traveled to Jacksonville to go to his twin cousins, Chris and Drew's, surprise 30th birthday party. We originally were going to take the boys along but after learning that some of Glenn's friends from Orlando would be there, I've become very wise over the years and know that this usually means he will want to hang out with "just the guys", leaving me to take care of the boys by myself. I man that position every day, so I decided that it would be better if we left them with my parents. It was the first time that the boys have stayed with someone over night while we went out of town. I think the whole time both Glenn and I were wondering about them. Not so much that they were okay, just more so because we were 5 hours away from them. No matter how much I may gripe during the day about how I need a break, when it actually happens, all I want to do is be with them again. But they had a blast at Grandma and Pop Pop's! I'm sure they filled up on an unlimited supply of cookies and whatever other kinds of goodies they don't normally get at home, but hey, what are grandparents for?
The drive up was boring. We didn't get on the road early like we had wanted, but the traffic wasn't that bad. I actually love visiting Jacksonville. It brings back great memories of when Glenn and I first started dating. We dated for 6 months long distance. He lived in Jacksonville while I was in Fort Myers. Those first 6 months were so fun. I would work and go to school during the week and then fly up there for the weekend where we would just hang out and party all the time. Oh, those were the days!
The weather up there can be really beautiful, although this weekend it was just COLD! When we finally made it to the hotel, we were too tired to meet up with everyone else so we went to bed. The next morning I woke up and went to the little gym they had at the hotel and then we headed over to Glenn's Cousin's house. Drew found out earlier about the surprise party but Chris had no clue. The guys went around town doing whatever, while I stayed at Drew and Heather's house and helped them prepare for the party. They told Chris that we were having Jen's (the twins sister) bridal shower party that day. After we finished preparing, I went back to the hotel to get ready and then headed back to the house. The party was a Vegas type theme. They had a Russian roulette table and a black jack table.
When the guys arrived, Chris was totally surprised. Everyone quickly gathered around the game tables and everyone was having a blast. But then again, it's always a great time and never a dull moment when you're around all "the guys". The wives always joke that it's probably a good thing that Glenn, Chris and Drew all live in different towns because they morph into these totally different beings when they're around each other. Although they all can be a bit annoying when they're together, it truly is a very special bond they all share. The three of them are the same age and grew up together, so they are more like brothers rather then cousins. It was a great weekend and everyone had a really fun time.
HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY CHRIS AND DREW!
The drive up was boring. We didn't get on the road early like we had wanted, but the traffic wasn't that bad. I actually love visiting Jacksonville. It brings back great memories of when Glenn and I first started dating. We dated for 6 months long distance. He lived in Jacksonville while I was in Fort Myers. Those first 6 months were so fun. I would work and go to school during the week and then fly up there for the weekend where we would just hang out and party all the time. Oh, those were the days!
The weather up there can be really beautiful, although this weekend it was just COLD! When we finally made it to the hotel, we were too tired to meet up with everyone else so we went to bed. The next morning I woke up and went to the little gym they had at the hotel and then we headed over to Glenn's Cousin's house. Drew found out earlier about the surprise party but Chris had no clue. The guys went around town doing whatever, while I stayed at Drew and Heather's house and helped them prepare for the party. They told Chris that we were having Jen's (the twins sister) bridal shower party that day. After we finished preparing, I went back to the hotel to get ready and then headed back to the house. The party was a Vegas type theme. They had a Russian roulette table and a black jack table.
When the guys arrived, Chris was totally surprised. Everyone quickly gathered around the game tables and everyone was having a blast. But then again, it's always a great time and never a dull moment when you're around all "the guys". The wives always joke that it's probably a good thing that Glenn, Chris and Drew all live in different towns because they morph into these totally different beings when they're around each other. Although they all can be a bit annoying when they're together, it truly is a very special bond they all share. The three of them are the same age and grew up together, so they are more like brothers rather then cousins. It was a great weekend and everyone had a really fun time.
HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY CHRIS AND DREW!
SURPRISE!!
Me and Glenn
Chris and Esther
Jenny and Kevin
Some of "The Guys"
Glenn's 2nd Family
The Okeefe Family
Heather and Drew
Watching the UF game
put your game faces on...
Kevin's new calling...black jack dealer!
Glenn, Drew & Chris
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