Balloon Bust and The Scotts!

We had a great weekend together!  I'm sure you are wondering what the meaning of my post title is so I'll jump right in:  Friday night we had planned to go to Topeka for the "Huff 'N' Puff" Hot Air Balloon Rally.  We hardly ever do fun random things like that so we thought we'd try it out!  I met Jay in Leavenworth (where he is doing his rotation this month) and we headed out west towards central Kansas. It was rainy when we left but it looked pretty clear and the forecast said only 20% chance of rain.  Well, we got there and walked around the site a little bit (no balloons were up or out for that matter) and then it began to rain pretty hard.  We headed back to the car to wait it out...

Well we had to take a picture of something!

We waited about 30 minutes until the launch was supposed to start but the rain had not let up at all.  It was actually raining harder than when we had arrived and no balloons were out.  It was such a bummer and we both were really sad:

So what would make the night better?  A FUNNEL CAKE!!!  You must be thinking: "Wow, she really likes funnel cake."  Well that would be an accurate statement, my friend!  I truly do love me some fried curly batter and this one was one of the best I've had!  It was a fun early birthday treat.

As we were leaving, the sun was setting behind the lake so we pulled off the road to finish our funnel cake and admire the beautiful setting.  We were awed and grateful that the Lord gave us that small trinket of glory to dismiss the disappointment!

Saturday morning Jay reported at the hospital and I slept in, cleaned house, did laundry and picked up.  When he got home we didn't have a whole lot of time before Asante and Jenny's wedding!  I gave Jay a quick haircut and then we got dolled and gussied up for our night out.  We have waited in long anticipation for this wedding - they've been engaged for over a year and a half!  Jenny asked me last fall to participate in the wedding by praying before the dinner reception.  We were so excited to celebrate their marriage and were honored to be their guests!

As soon as we got there we saw Frankie and Bethany!  Yay for girlfriends.

Beautiful flowers - love my hubby!

Frankie was being a cheese ball but they looked so cute together!

It was a beautiful night after an afternoon rain.  Here was our view from our table.

Mr. and Mrs. Scott

First dance as husband and wife!  So sweet.

Me and the stunning bride.  She's such an amazing friend!

Jay and me with the bride and groom!  Our future Jamaican travel partners!

Sunday was another great day.  I sang with Jason on the worship team which is always a joy and after second service their was a "Sending Celebration" for our dear friends Matt and Shea Looloian.  People from the congregation had a chance to say a farewell and thank you for their service and ministry at Covenant.  They will truly be missed! 

Here's Dave saying some special words to the Looloians.  Lots of people cried, including me.  :)  

This is a busy week for us - normal as far as work goes - but lots of fun evening activities including my birthday on Wednesday!