A girl's weekend and Jody's wedding:

Syd and I headed down to Eugene, Oregon together to go to Jody's wedding. I decided to make a weekend out of it since it was such a long drive. Sara and Dad had a special weekend planned at home.

Syd with her motivation for the drive from Portland to Eugene

It was so fun being with one daughter and being able to give her all of my attention. Hotels are wonderlands for Sydney and she was so businesslike when we checked into our first hotel in Portland. She had her purse, her teddy bear and her rolling suitcase with her as she strutted into the lobby. When we got there she wanted to call Gram because we were just like Eloise and staying at the Crown Plaza and there was even room service.

Syd talking to Gram about the goodies on the bed (linen spray) and room service.

We had great girl time, staying up late watching movies (Bolt) and eating M&Ms in bed. We went shopping and painted toenails. I even let Syd wear a little make up to the wedding.

Syd in her new dress.

What a joy it was to see Jody get married. I was so happy to see her and Bob so happy. I didn't do a very good job of snapping pictures but thank God I got at least a couple.

Me and Jody, friends since 1986. Congrats Jody and Bob!!