Day 35: The Land Of Corn

I have decided that there are a lot of people in Missouri that do not know how to drive. While driving from Kansas City to St. Louis, Devin and I saw at least six different accidents, most of which the scene had been abandoned. We saw a Dodge Ram with a camper attached jack knifed into the ditch, a tractor trailer "attached" to a telephone pole, and a significant number of cars in the median or along the shoulder, facing in the wrong direction. I'm not sure exactly what went on last night, but I'm glad it seemed to be over to allow Devin and I to make it across the state in one piece.

After arriving and getting the puppies settled in at Mama Dee's, we headed off to the rehearsal. Devin did a fantastic job getting everyone lined up and ready to go for tomorrow. Its an outside wedding, but has done nothing but rain for days. We are praying for everyone's sake, that it does not rain tomorrow! Even if the bride and groom don't believe in an Awesome God, Devin and I do and we don't like being cold and wet!!

After the rehearsal, there was a lovely dinner at a local resturant. It was fantastic!! For an appetizer they have a cheese plate and meatballs, but they also had a goat cheese spread and amazing homemade cracker toast. I realize that goat cheese my not make your taste buds dance with anticipation, but this stuff was AMAZING. The salad was lettuce, but at least it was good lettuce, and the bread was wonderful, as it should be seeing as the resturant includes a bakery. But the true test was the entree.

Devin and I both had the steak....WOW!! It was a thick cut filet with a cheesy crust and wonderful sauce. It was served on a bed of garlic mashed potatoes and sauted green beans. It was tender and cooked to perfection. For someone who doesn't usually even like red meat, this steak was awesome! Dessert was a pumpkin walnut cake, with other choices of lemon bar or brownie. All in all it was an great evening.

Ok well its getting late and tomorrow if another busy day with the wedding tomorrow night and visiting all day! I'm off to sleep...

Sweet Dreams,
Eli