My Two Sons: Sun Valley, Idaho

Last weekend me and 8 friends loaded up in two vehicles and made the 5 hour drive to Sun Valley, ID for our annual MGW (Moms Gone Wild) trip. The drive down there we were all just so excited to see what the weekend would have in store for us without the responsibility of having to take care of little ones. About half way into the drive we did get a nail in one of the tires on Sarah's van but luckily Angi knew right where to go and they had us in and out of there in no time. After checking out the house we headed to dinner at Grumpy's Bar & Grille where Angi and I partook in their extremely large beers and then it was off to the grocery store to get some food for the weekend.

Friday morning I woke up and went for a run and then we spent the majority of the day at a fun little salon getting manicures and pedicures. The atmosphere was really unique and we were even allowed to bring in a bottle of wine - which we did end up eventually drinking out of glasses rather than the bottle. ;) Then it was back to the house where we all helped each other get all dolled up for our night on the town.

We had a yummy dinner at the Roosevelt Grille and then we all headed across the street to Whiskey Jacques for drinks & dancing.

Back: Sarah Armstrong, Brandi Colby, Agnes McCormack, Deanna Lemke
Front: Allison Blankenship, Jessenia Thaxton, Angi Williamson, Lori Carter, Sarah Watts

The three very obviously pregnant ladies were such troopers all night and remained bellied up at the bar until one in the morning! I think they were quit entertained by the remainder of the group who was feeling no pain. ;)

Towards the end of the night I was beckoned on stage by the drummer to play the tambourine. Later as the bouncers were trying to get everyone to leave I informed them that I was in the band. ;) They did not think I was all that funny but I sure did. I did walk away with a drum stick, a CD and a poster of the band Kole Moulton & Lnly Road - all signed of course. We also walked away with a load of memories of an incredible night.

Saturday morning I woke up and went for another run on the trail that ran right by our house. It was so beautiful in the mornings and the trail ran all along the canyon and went by one of the many golf courses.

Deanna, Angi, Jessenia & I headed into town for lunch before we took off to a local ranch where we had booked a horseback riding tour. The road to the ranch turned into dirt and became very narrow with a long drop off on one side and sliding rocks on the other. Deanna was driving her car and ran over a rock that ended up putting a very large hole in her gas tank. Luckily we were able to catch a ride down the mountain with a friendly forest ranger. The car was towed right away but there was no one within 100 miles who could do anything with it until Monday. Deanna's husband ended up driving down in their 4-Runner to tow the car back to SLC to be fixed by their mechanic. During the whole ordeal the whole community of Ketchum was so nice and friendly and showed genuine concern for 9 ladies in distress.

Needless to say we did not get to go horse back riding but instead enjoyed walking around downtown Ketchum and getting in some shopping. I fell in love with this little town and would recommend it to anyone looking for a nice little vacation spot.

Saturday night we all stayed at the house and cooked a very yummy pasta dinner and sat around reminiscing about all the fun and exciting things that had happened on our trip. A couple of us girls were up for one more adventure as we stepped out into the pitch black night to try to find the community hot tub. We found the Community Center but it was not open as we had been told it would be - oh well it was a beautiful night for a walk and we could see more stars than I thought imaginable.