O-H-I-O!

Well, we just got back from a weekend trip to THE Ohio. The main purpose of our trip was this:
That's right, my buddy Cullen's wedding. Oh how I love this man.... he kept me sane and laughing in France and in Bowling Green. I got to know his gorgeous bride in France and Bowling Green as well, and they were DELIGHTED we came out for the wedding, which made the whole trip worth it. I vowed I would never set foot back in Bowling Green, and I didn't, don't worry. We were in Toledo and Maumee. I had to admit... Ohio was infinitely better when I wasn't living there, and I was with Neal, it was nearly likable, I daresay--and gorgeous!
We also took the opportunity to go to Cedar Point which is seriously the BEST amusement park ever!!! It has a terrifying yet thrilling ride pictured here: which is over 400 ft. tall and you go 120 miles/hour in less than 4 seconds.... ummm AMAZING!
Notice to the right you can see the sky coaster completely dwarfed... this was high folks!!! I was nervous, even though I've been on it before, but Neal was giddy as a school boy and we LOVED IT! NOTE: I also didn't cry this time, so good for me. here's a link here to watch a youtube video someone posted of themselves on the ride... it's pretty impressive.
Friday night we met up with my buddy Andrew, and his girlfriend. I will love them always and forever because they brought a little piece of Bowling Green heaven up to Toledo...
The cookie jar! Thank you, thank you. That was the second or third most thoughtful thing ever.
Saturday was the wedding. I have to say, it was my first completely non mormon wedding ever... I'm from Utah, I can't help it! After the ceremony, I teased Cullen (the agnostic) about the mention of God. He said "I know, right? I tried to cut it out where I could... but she was a minister, after all!" I got a kick out of that. It was great to be there.
Flashbacks to France...
I'm really glad Neal and I decided to brave the 8 hour drive-- I'm glad Cullen got to meet him and I'm so glad I got to see Cullen get married! I'm even glad I went back to Ohio because I got to see some of my dear friends that made my time there bearable. (Note: I was also writing my thesis IN FRENCH, as well as taking 4 other classes that were kicking my butt, so I think that also contributed to the Ohio abhorrence.) Anyway, great weekend--it was fun to have Neal meet my Ohio side. Plus, everything is more fun with Neal. :)