Last weekend (18th-21st) was our 2nd annual Girl's Weekend in
Park City to celebrate my mom's birthday.
We were well prepared and had tons of food.
It felt like we moved in for real.
Gotta love the snacks.
It felt like we moved in for real.
Gotta love the snacks.
Amy taking a picture of the rainbow outside our balcony.
We brought loads of movies, and ended up watching
What Happens In Vegas, What About Bob and Ghost Town.
What Happens In Vegas, What About Bob and Ghost Town.
I love random shots like this because
they capture such a feel for the purpose of the trip.
Cameras, chick-flicks, games, books, a journal and a water bottle.
they capture such a feel for the purpose of the trip.
Cameras, chick-flicks, games, books, a journal and a water bottle.
I sat on the balcony to put on my make-up.
I was loving the cool, mountain breeze.
(My companions did NOT. They're coldies.
It felt like a serious compatibility issue to me.)
Girlie stuff went on.
This is the view of my loft night stand.
I had my books, my headlight (of course),
a water bottle, and a pile of good mail to read.
It's a good thing we didn't have altitude
issues or hiking Main Street would
have been a challenge.
issues or hiking Main Street would
have been a challenge.
I love the look of Main Street in Park City.
Of course I had to send post cards.
We browsed the book store and found
a seat as well. It was amusing.
Amy took this picture of me checking
out the stationery in the book store.
Will I ever get sick of looking at stationery?
We had a tasty lunch, though the Sweet Potato fries were limp.
I did not order Sweet Potato fries.
Oh how we love, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.
There was some shopping going on.
I'm just not a shopper, so I love it
when there are chairs in the store.
This store even had magazines to read.
Our Main Street self-portrait.
Our post movie photo, nice poster right?
We all liked the movie a lot, though Robyn
was having heat stroke during it.
(I was glad it wasn't me for a change.)
We played cards for awhile, but abandoned
them after realizing we weren't having fun.
The early risers had plenty of time for
reading, while the normal risers got ready.
Figuring out where we're going to eat.
This is what it looks like when the
rest of the group orders the salad bar for lunch.
(Funny tidbit, the same people seated diagonally
from us at Ruby Tuesdays were seated next
to us that night at Fuego...what are the odds?)
rest of the group orders the salad bar for lunch.
(Funny tidbit, the same people seated diagonally
from us at Ruby Tuesdays were seated next
to us that night at Fuego...what are the odds?)
Misty mountain goodness.
Visit #2--I bought treats for Randy and the
kids along with an English Toffee for me.
My feelings about group think.
Can you say downpour?
Who doesn't love Italian food?
It's not everyday one gets to wear
a birthday crown during breakfast.
a birthday crown during breakfast.
We had some group-think issues that put a damper on the overall mood of the weekend. I'm not sure why this happened, but it did. I'm now wondering if it was hard for us to relax and enjoy, because we all had our own ideas about what that meant. Everyone tried to be easygoing, but somehow it didn't feel like anyone was.
**Thoughts??**
22 comments:
Oh boy-
I am always amazed at your honesty & frankly (because of my own issues that you are well aware of) jealous of it too.
I have to say that I hate shopping, I'm an always hot person & I am longing for a girls day away- so that's an invite if you ever want to leave home again. :)
Yesterday my husband & I were having this discussion about how his parents (after his mom was diagnosed with AZ) said- "we're going to do some livin!" but sadly haven't done anything different than their day to day activities. We both agreed that it's because they cannot agree on what "livin" means... interesting. Even though it may have not been perfect, at least YOU did something! life is too short to sit & argue about what you might do.
have I told you I totally missed this blog while you were away?!! because
I
did
again... I'm glad you are home
It's annoying when the chemistry is just off on something that should be fun -- sorry about that. You got some great pictures, though. This makes me excited to see some real mountains on our upcoming road trip -- it's been too long!
I think I know what you mean but at least your family makes the effort for these getaways. I am one of 5 and we don't ever do things like this. My mom took me and one of my sisters to New York for a girls' trip when I was in grad school and it was disastrous. We don't argue or anything, there is just always tension --you summed it up exactly when you talked abouit how you all have different ideas about what relaxing means.
I have yet to test the theory that a solo vacation is the only perfect one but it must be because even traveling with one other person (Kelly)- there is give and take. For example- I did NOT feel it a requirement to try an infamous Chicago style Hot Dog when we were there. He did. Maybe you'll laugh about the trip in 5 years (or 45, but at some point it will be funny- right?!)
It's almost easier if there's a dominant personality that the rest just be super flexible... then you all just do what the dominant one wants. But then only 1 person really has the vacation they wanted. Good to try to be together anyway. I'm guessing you had some really good moments in there so it's worth it.
You did get lots of good pictures. I hate when things are off... hopefully there was good mixed in.
Your pictures are very pretty and I especially liked the one of the table with all of your movies, etc. I'm sorry things didn't work out as well as they could have. That's can be disheartening.
I meant "that" not "that's." I really need to proofread before I post.
Your pictures capture the trip beautifully! I love the "misty mountain goodness", that is just gorgeous.
I am sorry the "group think" was off (am I clueless that I don't know what this is?). It is frustrating to be in a group when everyone wants to do something different, or eat someplace different etc. I feel bad it wasn't a better weekend.
(i DO NOT enjoy sweet potato fries...they taste very odd to me)
I LOVED the proposal. Even my husband loved it, and it has been A LONG time since he has really enjoyed a romantic comedy. I thought Ryan Reynolds facial expressions were so right on! :)
What, a new banner already??
The "should have been fun" label just makes me sad. At least you didn't have any kids to take care of, meetings to go to, and phone calls you didn't want to answer, right?
Sorry about the group think, that can definitely be a problem.
I need to know what is a group think? Maybe that is what ruins my fun and I don't even know it.
'should have been fun,' that's almost worse than going into something that you know is going to stink and it does stink.
you've done so much in the past month. i feel like you've lived an entire summer in a few weeks!
do you think it is because everyone feels like they have to make a decision everyone will like and then that everyone must do it...what would have happened if you had said "I think I will just stay here on this fabulous balcony while you guys go shopping."
we make it a very clear point that #1 I don't have to do what you want to do- it shouldn't make you change your mind or be upset #2 I can make a decision without worring if you want to do it or not because #3 it is okay to opt out for whatever reason
Hmm, at least your photos are up to par, as usual!
I can't say that has ever happened to me, but I do recall once when my sister,Karen, told the rest of the sisters (4 total) that she had issues when we were all together! She said she was used to being the cutest one in the crowd and with all of us there together, she lost her spot! I guess that was kind of a compliment to all of us...
Happy birthday to your cute mom!
There's always next year.
I love park city and getting away there. I do love shopping at the outlets. Trying to get a good deal is always fun for me.
Sorry the weekend was off. That has happened also here.
I would love to have a getaway!
I can relate a bit to your experience...I am definitely the mentality of Kim Sue (GREAT comment!) but my mom and sister aren't so I am always seen as the difficult one or the dominant one when really I'm not trying to be either one.
I don't think I would love a solo vacation though...I love going places with Jeff...somehow he and I know how and when to compromise when it's just him and I and we are both good at laughing together over the things that go wrong (like getting lost a million times on our honeymoon in Puerto Rico!!). It really depends on who you are with...
Aw, I'm sorry your trip wasn't as fun as you had hoped. Do you take pics as you are driving, or did you pull off before the Park City sign? What a gorgeous Main street!
Rocky Mountain Chocolate is Fabulous... now I must get some when I drive through North Bend tomorrow. I really do like sweet potato fries. But I hate when places don't get their oil the right temp, or don't twice fry. Single fry = floppy. Oil not hot enough = ultra greasy. Ew. Italian food is almost always good, but I'm always the one who winds up with undercooked pasta when we go out. :(
Maybe next year, you all can look ahead to see what's going on in Park City when you'll be there, and try to coordinate a schedule before hand. Everybody gets to choose something, and those who aren't incredible thrilled about a certain event have time to psych themselves up for it. ;)
I totally had some deep insights, but then I read Susan's comment regarding her sister Karen and it threw me off my rocker, laughing!
Hoooo, I am giggling! That's classic :)
So, I guess I commented on a comment. Hmmmm. Oh well! Love you anyways!
xoxo
Sad your weekend wasn't better - blame all the rain! Family togetherness always seems like a great idea - but not always in actuality.
I'd say the good food, rainbow sighting, "what about Bob" and misty mountain goodness sounds like an ideal getaway weekend to me...sorry about the "group think issues"...I can see where that would be a bit of a buzz kill...
I love that you captured the expression on your face during the group think discussion...I need to remember to do that from time to time...I always enjoy when you take pictures of your moods...
I think I would have suffered from altitude issues...I always get extrememly tired just visiting Provo!
I'm pretty sure I would not have oredered sweet potato fries...
I hate it when that happens!
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