*sigh*

Ahhhh, back from Calgs. What an awesome trip. Even though we were really only there for one full day. The drive up was splendid(for the most part, *glares at Banff*), as was the drive back, loooong, but splendid none the less! I had great company, and there was great music. Especially "Oceano" by my Josh Groban, listened to over and over! yaaaaaaaay, this right here, was in heaven. We were on the highway by 11am and arrived in Calgs about 9pm-somethingish, and got to our destination 'bout 1030pm. We were greeted with open arms and waited anxiously for Laura's arrival. As soon as she walked in the door, we mawled her, haha. She looks FANTASTIC. We chatted a bit then headed over to Wades house. Wade had graduated that night and was having an after party at his place. We got to meet some of Laura's friends from the program, they were funners. We mingled then watched a movie. It was around 1am and even though the movie wasnt finished we jetted off cause we all needed our well deserved rest. When we had settled into our sleeping arrangments back at the house, ahhh living room slumber sleeping, is there anything better?!, we ended up chatting till the even wee'er hours of the morning. Morning was tough. Eyes completely crusted over, all gooed up, especially John's cause he didnt/forgot to take his contacts out, so they were extra gooey! The family had made a scrumptious breakfast that was chowed down by us, the chower's, then we were off to the mall! Ahh Chinook Mall, a grand place really! Did some shopping, saw a movie, devoured some Starbucks, good friggin times. We headed back to the house after the movie so Laura could get all jazzed up! Which she did. She's so beautiful. Then pictures, pictures galore which John and I were forced into, haha, they're a funny family. Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, the whole load of them! Off to AARC we went. The place is quite nice, very intamite. The room started to fill with people quickly, but since we are "special" we got the 1st 2 rows on the side. mwahaha. 7pm arrives and the lights dim, and I start to get a little emotional. Larua's group walked up the isle and sat front row, center. Then Laura and her family proceeded up the isle and onto their lovely table on the stage. All the while Larua's grad song was playing over the speakers. At this point, I had lost it, lol. I couldnt hold the tears back. For the next 2.5 hours, the waterworks we're a flowin. Sidenote: I absolutly HATE crying infront of people, but like my dad, when they start, they just don't stop, so Im just like MEH let them come, yes I have emotions, yes I do! I know John kept looking over and I tried to make it look like I wasnt crying, as if the puffy eyes, and the red nose and the sniffling wasnt giving it away, so I failed. BACK on track. Laura's speech was wondeful. Wow. So was the rest of the family's. All so heart warming and personal. It was such a delight. Guess what the closing song was. Josh Groban "You Raise Me Up". I thought I was going to pass out from the lack of water in my head. I was trying to be discreet, but when your crying like a friggin banchie, its hard to conceal it. John and her family were comforting though which made me happy, which made me cry more! I swear, no more crying for this one for a good year. The after party was funners, hehe. Their little condo was FILLED with people. Laura, John and myself kinda hung on the stoop outside, then migrated inside for a little, while Laura opened some of her gifts, then went and played at a near by park on the jungle gym. It was late when the party died down and people started to leave. John and I retired to the couch and sat there looking like exhausted little monkies. Laura soon joined. We sat there listening to Guster and chatting. The wee hours of the morning rolled around again, and we decided to go to schleepers. Morning came WAY to fast. It was 10am when our beady little eyes opened, and we were supposed to leave at like 8am, haha oops. We were outta there about 11am. It sure was an eye opener. But I love Laura no less, and a lot more! We finally got our friend back. : )