Buffalo Steve Was Here

Buffalo Steve made a visit to the sunny (and HOT!) South to see me this week. Here's a recap (I was kinda slack with the camera):

Tuesday: I picked Steve up at the airport. His flight was supposed to be in at 10:11 am, but his pilot was super awesome and got him here about 20 minutes early. Hooray, pilot! We headed to the Thrill to hang out for a bit before Chris's birthday events. We ended up watching Doc Hollywood. :) Then we went on a quest for the Rock Band Country Track Pack for Krystle. We finally found it at Game Stop. Yay! Then we headed to the Mizwas' to wait for Chris. We celebrated Chris's birthday at Chili's with the Mizwas and the Gombars. Fun times! :)

Wednesday: We met Jill, Chris, and Scott (well, Scott was a surprise..he just showed up where we were) for lunch at Hooper's. Then we went over to the Palmetto store at the fireworks store to get a sticker for Steve's sister. Wednesday evening, we met Mom and Colin for dinner at Zaxby's in York, then we went to children's choir, to Sonic for milkshakes, and then to Meredith and Corey's house for Wipeout.

Thursday: Lazy day. We hung around the house watching movies and playing with Sadie. Steve had seen a car on Wednesday night that he wanted to buy so he went to check it out. Thursday night we went out for dinner at Longhorn. Our poor waiter was clearly quite bored. He brought Steve mushrooms and onions for his steak. Steve does not eat mushrooms or onions. (Because they're gross.) Steve had gotten me a very sweet card that was sitting on the table beside me and, since it was 450 degrees out, I was wearing a sundress. Poor Mr. Waiter came over carrying ice cream, being all smooth, and said "I see a card and a nice dress, so I'm thinking birthday!" So smart aleck me said, "Nope, it's just Thursday!" Heehee. So, Happy Thursday, I had ice cream for dessert. :)

Friday: CAROWINDS! We went to ride roller coasters!! I love roller coasters!!!! Woot! It was HOT HOT HOT!!!!! Oy! We started at the Hurler. We tore up all the rides. It was superfun! Best part....Thunder Road. Steve underestimated the power of the coaster just a bit. Hilarious. :)

Saturday: I had to make cakes. Of course. But one of them was for Chris and Steve's party. Heehee to the Red House Furniture cake. After all the cake-ing was finished and the kitchen was clean, we headed to Krystle's Uncle Chris and Aunt LeeAnn's for the birthday party by the pool. Burgers, dogs, cake, swimming, corn hole, and friends. Great party!!

Krystle's parents gave Steve a Carolina hat for his birthday. I swiped it. (I gave it back, though.)

Very serious corn hole playing...

Sunday: I had to stay in the nursery at church. Always an adventure. Sunday evening we went to dinner at the City Tavern with Jill, Chris, Special Mike and Karen and Special Mike's daughter, and Kaddie. Then we went to Iesha and Tadd's for an impromptu party. Definitely not in the plans for the evening, but entertaining just the same. And there was "Ice cream and cake ice cream and cake!" Heehee. Funny.

Monday: Steve's last day in SC. I had to go to my cousin's funeral. Terribly sad day. :( And oy vey, it was hot at the cemetery!!! Clad in black! EEP! When I got back, it was time for saying goodbye and heading for the airport. FAIL. And then I went to buy school supplies because I start work at my new school in the morning. SUPERFAIL. Where did summer go?????

At any rate, I had tons of fun with Buffalo Steve and all of our friends this week. I hope we can visit again soon. Until then, the internet is a wonderful thing. :)