Nebraska

Hello


I am currently in the airport enjoying my 3 hour layover (yay!) while drinking an overly expensive drink and thinking about getting a $20 burger.  So I figured I would blog about my time in Nebraska.

I love visiting Nebraska. My family is there, my best friend is there, and basically all my childhood memories are there. Let's look at the week I had shall we. Please forgive formatting I hate this stupid website and it's stupid stupid stupidness.

It all started the night before where I watched the one and only Bob Ross

What is he even saying

The day I arrived was June 19th which happened to be both Father's Day and my Mom's birthday.
I got to celebrate the best parents in the whole wide world. Thank you so much for having me and loving me. You are my rock (s).

 



They picked me up from Omaha and we got to celebrate the both of them. We got a Champagne Gluten-Free cake that was filled with Raspberry and Strawberry filling. Throughout the week I had 4 pieces.

I ate a flower too

Someone also near and dear to my heart had a birthday this week. Happy first birthday Skippy-jon Jones

Have you ever seen a cuter cat

Hilary my dear you are the bean to my burrito. The truffle to my mayo. The gouda to my buddha. I would literally be a bowl of soup without you.

 

God save the Queen 

Goldenrod bakery was fun to look at, especially the fact that they had a ton of gluten free food.

 

We went to the escape room and dinner! It was supa fun and we escaped with moments to spare. 

  

Ashley's bachelorette party was a blast! I loved getting to know all the girls. 

    



I got new glasses

Cute

As always I loved seeing my main man Devin. Thank you for always being there for me and being one of my biggest cheerleaders. Snapchat me every day so I can pretend I live in Nebraska.  Love you always RIPORCSLAYER.

 

Sam and Ashley's wedding was beautiful. Ashley was absolutely gorgeous and so were the rest of the bridal team. The decor and food were fantastic and the dance floor was bomb. It was so fun being able to have my entire family on both sides there showing support for Sam and Ashley throughout the whole night.


Getting pampered was always great. I loved the hair and dresses Ashley picked out for her bridesmaids.


 

 


After getting ready we had a blast with pics. Here are some behind the scene pics.

bird

Where are you looking

 

The Reveal was adorable. They used white balloons to cover themselves until the 'moment of truth'.

 

The Grand Manse was the perfect setting. Lots of amazing decor done by Ashley's family. 

Seth gave an amazing toast and Sam and Ashley lit up the dance floor with their first dance.







Leftover food always rocks

I had a little bit of a hard time not making this day about me and fighting some sad feelings, but I'm glad God was able to pull me out of that pit and allow me to have an amazing night. I was able to turn those thoughts of self-pity into super fly dance moves. Thank you for your prayers; it means the world.

I didn't get to make a speech but if I could...this is what I would have said.

Sam- Sam, I always like to think that I took care of you as a big sister, but looking back, you really took care of me. I remember once being sick and crying on the couch when you were really little (like just started walking) and you brought a blanket over to me and covered me. I remember when I was having boy troubles the week before Valentine's Day, and when I woke up on V-Day I went to my spot at the table for breakfast, and you had left me a box of chocolates that you saved up for with your allowance. I remember another time I was sad (who knows why at this point, probably something really dumb like my tamagotchi died) and you made me one of your desserts from your cook book. I could go on and on. Those little moments in my life really added up and you brought me lots of joy when I was struggling. I want you to know that none of it went unnoticed and I am so blessed to have you as a brother. I love you so much and I could not be more proud of the man you have become and the woman you have chosen (but you already know that).
Ashley- I have never seen my brother cry. I'm sure I've seen him shed a few tears here and there, but when you came down the aisle and I saw the way Sam reacted, it was contagious. You must be one helluva woman to make him cry like that. I wish we could hang out more, but this past week I got two days to really hang out with you and it was the best. I got to see a new side of you and get to know your awesome sisters. You are hilarious and beautiful and strong. Thank you for choosing my brother and please keep him in line. I always said that I would have hated having a sister, but I guess I can make an exception for you.




-Jo



















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