Labor Day Weekend

Whew...what a long, crazy, fun, exhausting weekend.  I technically had a 5-day weekend which made going back to work IMPOSSIBLE today.  Here is the run-down.

Thursday:  Took a major exam for a certification that allows me to keep my job be better at my job.  Unfortunately don't find out if I passed or not until October.

After taking the test, this one and I met up with friends for some celebratory drinks.  Then it was off to STL.

Friday:  My big bro and I drove the LONG (6 hour) drive to East Troy, WI.  There we stood in line for nearly 2 hours to get our PJ20 tickets and merchandise.  PJ20 is the musical festival Pearl Jam put on for their 20th anniversary of being a band.  Then off to the hotel to pass out.

Saturday: Up early and ready for some rock music.  Unfortunately, it rained practically all day.  Sorry smaller stage bands....but we stayed inside and out of the rain.  We met some pretty interesting people while hiding from the storm.  The rain stopped by 6ish so we could take our seats for the main stage.  Mudhoney, Queens of the Stone Age, and the Strokes opened up the show.  Then Pearl Jam took the stage until after midnight.  They were pretty great and had us all on our feet for nearly 3 hours.

Sunday:  Day 2 of the festival and much better weather.  Actually had to wear jeans and a sweatshirt.  Had lawn tickets for this day so we grabbed a spot on the lawn early in the day.  It was nice to just sit and listen to the other bands play prior to the main stage starting.  Sat with people we had met the previous day.  I swear my bro can make friends with anyone.  Day 2 the opening bands (same ones) actually sounded a bit better.  And Pearl Jam played for 3 hours-that is a long time to be standing/dancing.  Trust me.  My body hates me right now.

Monday:  Long drive back to STL and then 2 more hours back to CoMO.  I am pooped.  And totally getting sick now.  Ugh.  But it was a very fun weekend.  I think I may just be too old for 2 days of rock music.  After returning from the trip went to get sushi with a friend and ate so much that we are pretty sure we were sushi drunk.  But it was delicious.

Now back to work and staying home with the kittens for a while.  Though they were alone most of the weekend, they did have some pretty sweet cat-sitters come and play with them (well Cody did, Cami is a brat).  Thanks to the lady mentioned above and her adorable son for taking such good care of them!  And now Cody has a new friend in a certain little boy.  Come back and play soon Boo-Boo!

Ok, think its nap #2 time....