Well...actually it didn't start that way... I was so busy this week packing and working, that I neglected to realize until Friday morning that Kapler (yes that little monster I blogged about early) was missing!! Since TUESDAY!! I woke up Friday morning at 7am to get ready for Indianapolis and for the 3 hours before my road trip, I searched the neighborhood, shook her treat bag while calling her name, said prayers through tears... and nothing :(
My co-worker & friend Jessica and her friend Leigh came to pick me up around 11am for the 5 hour trip to Indy. I had to leave without knowing if Kapler was locked in someone's garage, hiding from all the storms & rain Detroit received or (gulp!) gone forever!
We arrived in Indy Friday evening... after settling in the hotel... we met up with the Art Staff from The Parade Company (who arrived Thursday to begin set-up of our fabulous float we made for the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade) for dinner.
Jessica, Leigh & I at dinner. |
Saturday morning (ugh... the hangovers) we headed out to the Indianapolis 500 Festival Parade. The day started a little gloomy, but by the time the confetti cannons were shot, the opening performance by Kellie Pickler & military flyover... the sun was shining!!
The Parade Company was commissioned to built a float for the Festival... Dave & the Art Staff did an amazing job! The float had great animation, color and music... and won the Chairman's Award for Best Float! Go TEAM Parade Co!!!
"500 Miles of Memories" Float, produced by The Parade Company |
I was also happy to see two Michigan bands in the Parade, including one not far from my Alma Mater!! Way to rep Mitten!! The Parade also included all 33 Indy Drivers... Danica, Helio and my personal favs Dixon & Franchetti of Target Racing (although since I wasn't a racing fan until Sunday, I didn't know they were my favs yet), as well as Omar Miller, Florence Henderson, Anderson Cooper, Jillian Michael's, REO Speedwagon, Shaggy & Scooby Doo and Yogi & Boo Boo Bear!! :)
Grand Marshal, Anderson Cooper |
Yogi & Boo Boo, Picnic Basket & Bush produced by The Parade Company |
Getting WILD in the 500 Festival Hospitality Suite |
Limo arrival on the checkered carpet... fabulous! |
Airbrush Tattoo "Start Your Engines" |
REO Speedwagon |
We turned in a little earlier than normal for a Saturday night, but we had a big day ahead of us!!
Stayed turned to see how this girly girl became a racing fan!! :) ....
xoxox
OH and PS... while at The Noodle... my roommate Amelia text messaged me... "She's back! and I am feeding her tuna fish!!" I practically lost my balance in excitement... that little monster of mine will be on house arrest for quite awhile... the power of prayer :)