not such a grand island

Like I mentioned in my previous post, Nic and I travelled to Nebraska this weekend for a friend's wedding.  The wedding and entire weekend was lovely, but the trip to and from Grand Island was a l.o.n.g. one!

Nancy (who was a few hours ahead of me) and I traded a few texts on the way:

Me: Holy grand island...how far away is this place? can we see the ocean from there??
Nancy: hahaha...I wish. I feel like we have been driving forever! We still have 2 more hours to go...Augh!!
{much later...}
Nancy: Not such a grand island;) hahaha
Me: Tell Sarah that grand friggin island might as well be in california! We are in lincoln and still have like a thousand miles left!
Me: OMG! I see the ocean!

To Sarah - your wedding was beautiful, almost as beautiful as you were and I am so so glad that Nic and I were able to attend. However - been there, done that! I don't think we will be visiting Grand Island again! :)

Nic and I got in late on Friday and after a quick drink and bite to eat we were off to bed so we could make the most of Saturday.



We started Saturday morning off on the right foot with a 12 mile run/bike ride.






Where's Waldo Kier? Can you spot me?




Here I am!


Seriously - could this sunrise be anymore beautiful?



After our run/bike we headed over to the Farmer's Daughter Cafe for breakfast.



Nothing fancy, but it hit the spot after a longish run. (a 12 mile run to me at this point is a welcomed break from my longer and much more horrendous 20 milers...)


Nancy was a beautiful maid-of-honor.



Nancy and her Nic(k)s


Nancy and her Nick - "Nic 2.0"


The church was beautiful...


...and the ceremony was full of laughs, and a few tears (despite what the groom says).









I let many others take photos at the reception, so I am looking forward to sharing those soon!

Oh yeah - Maia had loads of fun while we were away! Yes - we totally spoil the dog and break the bank when we go on trips by boarding Maia at a "puppy daycare!" :)







Nic and I joke that we should have money automatically deducted from our paychecks and sent directly to this place! Oh well - better than having her cooped up in a kennel at a vet's office.

G'night!