I Do, Shower, and a Prison Break Rap

STUR feels like she started the weekend off just right -
Got in a swim while her car was at the spa - out of sight!
Then ran down to Pacers to get her number for the GW Parkway 10-Miler-
When her errand was done she was a smiler!!
Then attended a baby shower for a CrossFit friend...
After some punch and cookies she had to leave - hope she didn't offend!
Saturday morning STEB met RBug for a ride

Wheels up before 8:30, she rode Candy with pride! 

Candy, finally 'dressed' in pink!

Candy was finally dressed in pink!
Goes well with the rabbit helmets, don't you think? 

Another IronRide? Yes!

They went two times around the loop -
Here's the map if you want the scoop:

One loop, 16 miles!

Once STEB got home she had no time to rest
She had somewhere to be and has to be fancily dressed!
Met a bunch at her cousins to catch a limousine
A family wedding of Howard-Van Dyke was the place to be seen! 

Thanks, Deanna, for organizing this ride!

They were headed to Annapolis and the Naval Academy
Home of the Herndon Monument, that day it wasn't greased! 

Can you imagine climbing this monument? Greased? Navy Traditions!

Getting on base was a little bit tricky
Showing ID cause the military is picky
However they got lucky going through the gate of Officer Van Dyke
No relation to the groom, but he was awfully nice
A croquet tournament also caused a delay
Who knew folks still did that today?

DJ is the one that came up with the next line...
She's STEB's cousin Bruce's wife, and joined in on the rhyme!
"The midshipmen visual was really great...
Don't wait for me, I may be late!"
Made it to the chapel, in plenty of time
Everyone was dressed up looking so fine! 

The base chapel was really huge
STEB's first time there, it was beautiful 

The chapel was amazing - and so was the pipe organ!

Even prettier was the bride
And you know of course lots of people cried.
Before though the organ player was rocking out
He could've quit his day job without a doubt!
The ceremony was short and sweet
The groom's dad played the bagpipes after, what a treat! 

Bagpipes also Rock!
(Photo credit in link!)

Then they took a short walk to the reception -
The Naval Academy Club was their destination!
Cocktail hour was in full effect
The line at the bar was long, you can bet!
Then it was time to take their seats -
The bride and groom sat in the center of the room - so neat!

Selfie with the Bride and Groom!

Next it was time to put dancing shoes on
And sunglasses at night? Oh what fun! 

Sunglasses at night? Why not!

Everyone had a 'hella good time'
And STEB was very happy for that limo ride

#HellaCoolWedding

Prison break 10k? Check! 

This bunny found it challenging - lots of single track!

STUR, ready to break out of prison?!

Sunday brought the Prison Break 10k -
STUR got up not too early then off to Lorton she was on her way!
Got her number and ran into RBug -
For a selfie they forgot to mug!

Scenes from the prison break!

Can they make a run for it?

Turns out the majority of the course this year was on a single track trail - 
That stuff slows STUR down every time without fail!

Thank goodness there were no guards in the tower!

But who knew all this beautiful land was where a prison used to be...
Kept STUR's mind occupied you see!
Also the race was decidedly not flat -
Only after did she read the course description - too late for that!
STUR was happy to get in a great training run -
The theme and location was a bonus and lots of fun!
Mid-afternoon, STUR and STEB visited their friend the Beast -
She is doing great and practically walking around with ease! 
After a nice dip in the pool, STUR and BRab decided to do something on the fly...

Dinner at the harbor with a perfect view - no lie!

Lovely afternoon sun view!