Scotland

Every now and then an opportunity comes along and you HAVE to take it. Well that opportunity came to me this year in the form of a good friend's husband. She lives in Scotland and we have talked for years about getting together. We originally talked about her coming here for a long girls' weekend. Then we talked about our families going to Disney together. Then out of the blue Keith asked me to come there. So we worked out dates and sorted out things here and I home and before I knew it I was on a plane to Scotland.  Did I mention I went ALONE?! Do you know how exciting that is for a stay at home mommy of 3 little kids? I had never flown by myself so this was a big deal. I flew from Fort Wayne to Chicago O'Hare. Had a 3 hr lay over and then got on a BIG BIRD to fly to London.  Here are some pictures! It was a magical time. I can't wait to go back. Scotland feels like home it's some amazing!  And of course the people are just out of this world nice!  I never once felt scared or threatened.  I could done a tour of the country by myself and never felt scared. I walked several places alone in Glasgow and felt completely comfortable.  It was an amazing time.

There's my Big Bird

The YUMMY supper on the plane

got my own tv

There is my UK sister & me

Jackie & Kathie. They (and their husbands) each drove up from different parts of England just see me! Well I know Vicky had some thing to do with it too but it was cool to meet them!

One of my favorite moments. I LOVED the kilts and these guys were out playing bagpipes. I wanted to look under the skirts SO bad. =)

My amazingly giant latte!

This is from McDonalds. They also had a cadbury creme egg flurry. oh yum

My first pint in Scotland

This is where we had our dinner. Very lovely place!

The gorgeous girls! Jackie, myself, Kathie, Vicky & Louise.

Here are the boys. James, Ryan, Keith & Dave

A couple of the boys decided to have a glass of brandy. So Kathie & I wanted a sip.  Oh my word you could have breathed fire after one sip.  That was Ming!

Vicky's gorgeous daughter Milly

Keith fixed us a proper roast dinner.  And it was delicious!

Glasgow

Apparently this guy always has a cone on his head. No matter how many times they take it down it always comes back.

Edinburgh train station

Amazing stairs in Edinburgh

beautiful church

Edinburgh Castle

In the castle over looking Edinburgh

This is how big my butt got from eating all the amazing food

Louise & me

These most AMAZING lemon cake. I think I ate this piece in about 10 sec.

Train ride home

Bye Bye Glasgow

And when I got home these were waiting for me along with a clean house. I have the best friends and most amazing husband in the whole world! To let his wife travel half way around the world alone to meet someone she had never met before. I owe you big time J!  I love you!