We made it to Aspen by a little after 10 in the morning after a beautiful drive. Our first stop was Greg and Billie’s where we dropped off a few things before heading to the hotel. Then it was off to fantasy land. We arrived at the St Regis and checked into one room but the other adjoining room was still occupied. This didn’t bother anyone as they boys were in their swim suits before we could hang up our clothes. We were then off to the pool which was like a scene out of the movie Home Alone. There were lots of what appeared to be wealthy and kind of stuffy people decked out in thousands of dollars worth of swim wear and accessories. Our boys, not noticing or caring, jumped right in and took part of the refreshing water while we ordered them some food from the chef at the grill.
Next it was off to lunch to meet our good friend of 13 years who we’ve never met in person! Sarah is now a famous artist who has an exhibition near here tonight. We’ve been like pen pals friends, or more, that have never met. She had her mother, his beau (she’s from the south) and her 3 1/2 year old daughter Sadie, who apparently was really shy. We met and decided to walk across the street for lunch and let the kids play at the park and in the fountains that rise from the sidewalk. Sadie of course, took right to the boys and was talking non stop. We had a great 2 hour plus lunch while the kids played. Then we walked back to our hotel as we brought her some wine to take home so I put it in her rental car. Today Sarah has to prepare for the exhibition opening tonight but I think we’re going down to see it this morning before the wedding. Greg and Billie want to buy some after we showed them paintings on line. Meanwhile the boys, Sadie and Sarah’s mother Glee (yes that’s her given name) will be playing at ARC, which is the Aspen Rec Center. It was so much fun to finally meet in person.
Then it was time to get ready for the rehearsal dinner at the T Lazy 7 Ranch. We picked up Billie and Greg and headed out at 6. Peggy’s family used to own this and all the surrounding land until the 70’s when they sold it to the owner of Aspen Skiing Company. She too was there and we had a blast with a great country band, good bbq, fire pits outside with s’mores and all the young kids (30 year olds) in the wedding party. Lori made me go dance with Diane (the mother of the bride) as she wanted to get everyone dancing and needed a partner. So there I was in the middle of the dance floor, just us two, Â two stepping or country waltzing with the mother of the bride. Thankfully once we started, others joined in. I think I almost stepped on her feet a few times in my size 12 cowboy boots but she was very thankful.
Around 10 pm we went back to the hotel and the manager had dropped off some great gifts in our rooms as we had a little mishap here last year. We finally got the boys to sleep around 10:30 which was a miracle considering all the desserts, s’mores and strawberry shortcake they each had. It’s a bit after 7 now and we’ll let them sleep for another hour or so. Whoops Mr. Ty is up and in here now. We were very proud of the boys as everyone they met from the bride and groom to their parents, they looked straight in the eye and shook their hand. Glee’s beau commented on what great parents we were and how well mannered the boys were. They’re good kids.
The wedding is at 2:30 on top of the mountain so we take the gondola up around 1:30 as it takes 30 minutes to ride up. The weather held yesterday meaning no rain until the evening so we’re hoping it does so again today. My little bride just woke up so time to run. I ran down for our free coffee but we’ll go somewhere else for breakfast as it’d be $100 to eat here! Hope everyone is well and if you’re now reading Deb Rubin, Hi! (my Mom said she gave you the log in)
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