i have neglected my blog for awhile now and there is a lot to share. my dear friend Staci got married February 6th. It was one of those weddings i looked forward to for years, she being my only close greek friend.......and i think it's been a dream of mine to attend a big fat greek wedding! but it fell on the same weekend as my big work event and i had to miss it. something i'll be sad about for years to come.
we did throw her a shower and bachelorette party - and had a great time as always. i have been blessed with wonderful friends in my life and can't imagine not sharing lives experiences with them.
earlier this month the crown council had it's 15th annual event in san antonio and it was a week to remember! we had a great time and worked our little hearts out. the best part about this event was that maddie came to help out. it was a blast spending the week with her! she was such a great asset to the crown council team that she's already guaranteed an invite back next year. can't imagine doing it without her now. it was especially fun for me to share with a family member the amazingness that is the crown council. something you just can't describe.
(interesting note: my big toe on my left foot is still numb from this event. we would be on our feet about 15 hours a day and our feet ACHED by the end of the day. i wore shoes that didn't provide me with much support at all one of the first days and haven't been able to feel my toe ever since..........huh. probably not a good thing i'm thinking.)
plane ride out to san antonio - excitement building
unpacking the workroom. you can see the amount of stuff we shipped for the event. 10 pallets weighing a total of about 5,000lbs.
the group getting ready for check-in.......and the fun begins
standing with Andy Andrews, one of the speakers at our event
one of my favorite people in the world -- Joseph Smith. no lie, that's his name
the entire crown council group
the couples
we flew in a couple of friends from the DR, patricia and angelita. i had the pleasure of taking angelita on a $500 shopping spree while she was in town. we bought her at least 15 outfits, 2 pairs of shoes, jewelry, undergarments and more. probably by far the best moment of the event for me.
after the shopping trip....with one happy young girl
one of the best parts of my job....working with a best friend
tyler's man crushes....the hagstrom men. our dear friends from the DR trip we took last year
Nick Vicujunic has no arms or legs. he spoke to our group the final night. amazing guy!
getting everything packed up to head back home
and by far tyler's favorite part of the entire week. such an odd duckling that one. he had been staring out the window of our hotel room for days, longing to go to Denny's. why might you ask? you got me. after the event had finished and all the pallets were packed up, we headed over there at about midnight. tyler as you can tell from this picture was ecstatic. he got a full meal while the rest of us fought to stay awake and ate shakes. what a gem that boy is. always making things interesting.
and one of the payoffs. gregor splits up all the money we make from selling books at the event among the 4 or us.......happy day in the office
6 comments:
i've been waiting for this post forever! love the recap and pics - i just realized that i never even talked to you much about the shopping spree with angelita but it looks like a total success and the pics are darling. that is craziness about your toe! stop working/working out so hard. congrats also on the bookstore money! just remember who correctly collected all of that for you. you bet. best weekend ever.
oh and yay for staci... too bad you and annie called her on the wrong day haha.
Maddie, what a good sister you are! I mean seriously to travel all that way to help your sister in need (: She was super happy to have you Mads! And Hads, way to be a super good worker. You are the best and if I ever own a denture council, I am for sure calling you!!
Not to copy maddie's comment, but I was just thinking -- I have been watching for this post. It is so much fun to see all of your pictures! Eve and I are coming for sure next year. We are already planning it.
Oh... you did a way better job than me on the post!! I loved it! I also never got the details on the shopping spree! It was so fun and is always a blast to hang out and catch up!
I am coming next year!! As Pat said, even if we're not involved in any way we'll be there. It looks like such an amazing week. Congrats on loads of success!!
p.s. I'm sorry about your toe :( Your body is quite weird.
Love the post! What a great event! It was so wonderful to have Maddie there. I can't wait for many more memories at the Crown. I wish so bad we could have made Stacis wedding. So sad. At least we were able to give her some calls. haha!
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