There’s something about Memorial Day that makes it feel like summer has arrived. This past holiday weekend was no different. Van Waffles and I kicked off the fun with brunch at The Sutler that serves bottomless mimosas for $17. I’m sure I ruined that fabulous deal for everyone after my guzzling appearance.
I was more excited about the mimosas. Clearly.
One large group of tourists ordered four rounds of 16 shots while we were there. Four rounds of 16 shots. I can only imagine that their total bill was roughly about what I pay for rent monthly, as they were all having mimosas and food.
My Iowa twins are officially first graders! They celebrated their year in kindergarten by taking a mini vacay to Chicago.
Just a scosh excited about school being out.
Long legs in the Windy City.
Ice cream dreams.
Sometimes you forget the excitement about experiencing something for the first time. Smiles for miles about their first ride in a taxi.
It’s the little things.
Princess B got to go to the American Girl Doll store (which is apparently a rite of passage for kids when visiting Michigan Avenue). Instead of selecting a doll, she opted for a puppy which made my heart just about burst.
Mini me.
Sister CBXB was keeping me updated on the dog shopping and I about died when I received the following message.
Remind you of anyone?
Wonder where she gets it.
A very fancy piece of art was commissioned during the vacay.
Along with a fabulous view.
The fam made it back to Iowa in time for Princess B to attend her last dance class of the year.
Dancing Queen.
Speaking of last classes, I partied it up in honor of VooDoo’s baby girl who is all grown up and now a graduate.
A fabulous future lies ahead.
This was also a bon voyage party for VooDoo who is moving to Alabama in two weeks. Bittersweet but so thrilled for her new adventure.
VooDoo, Boob, First Mate and the Captain.
Because we never have any fun when we’re together, our selfie game got a little sideways. First Mate’s arms lack the length to get more than one face in the frame.
That’s Boob in the way back.
Problem solving skills get better the more booze you consume so when it was time to open the wine with no opener, another genius party goer had the best solution ever. A screw and screwdriver got us thirsty gals our vino.
Red neck wine opener.
Due to the holiday, it was important that we stocked up on libations Sunday evening on the way home from VooDoo’s partay. Although the Nashville Predators failed to make the Stanley Cup this year, the swag was still out and we took full advantage of it for photo ops.
Helmet heads.
Van Waffles was kind enough to carry our loot.
I found the purrfect liquor in which I should be the spokeswoman.
My new favorite shot.
Speaking of cats, The Pussy Posse was in full relaxation mode this weekend. Fabio helped me eat leftovers taking up space in the fridge.
Do leftovers make my body look big?
Ruby Sue lived up to her nickname Thundercunt. She tried to commit suicide by constantly walking my porch railing, she enjoyed scaring the shit our of me while opening and slamming cupboard doors, and tried to suffocate herself in a plastic bag more than once.
Who could stay made at that face?
Scooch is taking cues from Elsa Pants (who can’t make an appearance on this week’s blog because she won’t sit still long enough for me to get a photo of her) and runs like a mad man is chasing him whenever I try to pet him. Poor thing.
Rocky just wanted to sleep and loves to lay on my arm while doing so. He just couldn’t because I had a dry cough that kept him from getting his normal 22 hours of shut eye.
Annoyed.
While we were all in relaxation mode, the weather was really making the rounds. Iowa City West High School students had to take cover at their graduation due to an EF-1 tornado. Thankfully no fatalities have been reported.
No Digity texted me from Vail where it was fucking snowing. At the end of May.
Colorado vs. Tennessee
Winding down after a full weekend ended the way it always does for me. In bubbles.
The purrfect ending.
Here’s hoping your start to summer made you smile.
Cheers!
CBXB
Cowboys and Crossbones 