Day 111

For Lori, this was the last straw. She'd have to call the caterers and tell them that black olives would be banned from all future corporate retreats.

Day 88

Kendra, Aspen, and Lily had all thoroughly enjoyed the evening social. Hors d'oeuvres, tea, and two hours spent discussing fall fashion--what's not to like?

Day 55

One of Jack and Jill's favorite date-night activities, and the best midnight snack ever, was making freshly roasted peanuts.

Day 35

"See? I told you the hotel had waffles the size of Texas!"

In all seriousness, is there any other state besides Texas that is so full of itself? Or, as a native Texan puts it, just so proud to be from God's own land? I've lived in Texas for eleven years now, and Texan Pride never ceases to amaze me.

If you know of any of the other states where you can get a state-shaped wafflemaker, post it in the comments--you'll help settle a bet between Jeff and me!

Day 34

The employee on the other end of the line had no idea how much teamwork was required to place a simple order for room service.