This past weekend a friend of ours that we met in Iowa City got married. We have known her nearly as long as we have been dating, as well as many of her family and friends. We knew we would have a lot of catching up to do with everyone so we decided to leave the kids behind with the grandparents and make the trip to NE Iowa alone.
Prior to Justin and I getting married, I loved going to weddings and getting ideas for our own wedding. Since being married, attending other marriages solidifies what we have. I always get chills when I hear couples recite their vows. There is so much meaning behind those words and there is a reason that this part of the marriage ceremony hasn't changed.
It was a beautiful day in a beautiful part of NE Iowa. After the ceremony, we followed the party bus to a couple bars before heading to the reception in McGregor, Iowa.
We have known these friends for over 10 years. They are the type of friends you see rarely but every time you do get together, it is memorable. Our memories include countless trips on the gator with our path lit by the light of the moon. Many cocktails. Overnight stays in a cabin in the woods, where many games were played and lots of tears shed from laughter. They always welcome us with open arms and were a little bummed we didn't bring the littlest Schaack's with us this trip.
Being with these friends is always a reminder of a friend we lost 6 years ago in a tragic work accident. His widow has recently remarried and his little boy has grown up. Although their lives have moved on, I'm sure Brent was on the minds of many people that evening.
We danced the night away, with a few trips across the street to the local pub to watch the Iowa game. The next morning we headed to Pike's Peak for a little sight seeing before starting the trek back home, picking up little ones along the way.
It was a much needed mini vacation, and as usual, great memories were made!
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