We're back, and do I have a story to tell...

If you are wondering about the picture, keep reading. It will all make sense in the end...
I just realized there has been no baby information in any of the last posts. I'm 31 weeks on Tuesday! Can you believe it? I am getting bigger, starting the pregnancy waddle, and people, I can not bend over to save my life.
Feet, I miss you. I know I'll see you again. I'm going to get you a pedicure soon just so you know you are not forgotten.
The funeral was a loving tribute to Julie. She was such an amazing lady. She gave so much, and brought so much love into everyone's life. When I talked to Glady about how one of my aunts had died, she remembered talking to her 8 years ago at our wedding. She remembered that she was one of the nicest people she had ever met. It takes quite a person to make that kind of impression on anybody. :) It was great to see the family. Everyone is good.
So, the low down on getting there. Mapquest said it would take us 6 hours and 30 minutes to drive the 397 miles to Mankato. There were however a couple of problems with this timeframe.
1. There was a horrible snow and ice storm between our house and Mankato.
2. Mapquest was smoking crack when they gave us this timeframe.
3. Pregnant ladies need to pee about every 30 minutes.
We left home at about 12:20pm, and arrived in Mankato at our hotel at about 9:30pm. It was brutal. The buddha belly was not happy about the time spent screnched into a seat, so after a quick swim and a shower, I relaxed and tried to sleep.
Due to the brutal schedule for travel, we left right after the funeral and drove back home. It about Wisconsin dells, I just couldn'd drive anymore. I was getting pains in the belly, and new I just needed to stop somewhere overnight. Here is where the fun begins:
We booked a room at the Chula Vista resort in Wisconsin dells. I had seen some deals online, so I knew one name to ask for when calling information. The resort was almost totally booked.
They only had two rooms available - one was nonsmoking so we took it. It was a nice suite in their newest building, with passes to their waterpark included. We carried all our luggage up to the room only to find the beds unmade - they didn't have the room ready. So we lugged everything back to the front desk - and they offered to upgrade us to a "fantasy suite" that was $269/night for the same price as the original room. We of course accepted - but forgot to ask "what kind of fantasy theme?". Turns out it was a STAR TREK themed room! (they list it as OUTER SPACE) Yes - a Star Trek suite complete with our own private view of Saturn above our bed, and a huge Jacuzzi that appears to be on some kind of space deck - hologram platform - and solar system wallpaper in the bathroom. Now, Dan and I could not stop laughing as we walked around the room. The bathroom had outer space wallpaper and a black shower curtain. (So you can take a dark shower?) The jacuzzi looked like a moon landing pad. There were blue lights on the saturn mural above the bed. SO. SPACE. AGE. I am still laughing about the room as I write this.
Anayway, there were no rooms left, so we stayed in the space dump overnight. We went to the waterpark and floated down the lazy river. We had some laughs. And, most importantly, we got 9 hours of sleep. Oh blessed sleep, how I have missed you.
We got home today, cleaned up, went grocery shopping, and are just getting ready for the week tomorrow. I had to share my lovely outer space experience with you. I hope you like the picture.
M. :)

A sad post

Hello everyone.
I have some sad news about my aunt Julie. On Sunday, she suffered a severe stroke, and has lost all brain function. She will be on life support until tomorrow when they can donate all of her organs. After that, she will pass away quickly. Probably within minutes. The part of the person I know and love that made her who she is already has left.
It's a very sad day for me. My aunt Julie was a really amazing lady. She had a way of making everyone around her feel loved and important. Not just anyone in this world has that gift. She was also one of my Dad's favorite people. I know he would be heartbroken. On the other hand, she'll be good company for him in heaven. I hope she makes him laugh, and tells him about how much fun we had at my baby shower three weeks ago. We had a nice talk, and I felt very close to her then. I had no idea it would be the last time I saw her. I'm so thankful I had time to talk to her that day. I am so thankful she was there. I'll post a picture or two of her from the shower.
Tomorrow, I'll ask the Doctor if I can travel to the funeral. I'm unclear about the limits for travel away from home. I know it's too late for me to fly already... We will probably have to drive to MN for the funeral. I don't want to miss it, though.
30 weeks already. If I have the baby on my schedule (like that ever happens) it means I have seven weeks left.
Auntie Julie, I miss you already. M.