St. Louis

Ok, so I know I promised the posts last week, but I am just now getting to it. So Bo and I went June 18-21 to St. Louis for a mini vacation. Due to all the weddings and wedding festivites that we have had this spring and summer we opted for a smaller vacation this summer. We just went to St. Louis for the weekend. So glad we did! It is a really cool city.

We left Thursday morning. Our first stop was in Sikeston, MO at Lamberts. So you have to understand Bo has been building me up for this. (I think this is really the only reason he was even wanting to go to St. Louis). He was so excited, he had me skipping meals to prepare for this stop. I have to say it was a total let down (although he still thinks it is the greatest in the world). First of all Bo and I were the youngest people in the place by at least 40 years with the exception of this man sitting next to us. But, he was so nice to assist the others. He would catch the rolls for them (and after squeezing them in his dirty hands where the roll was mashing b/t his fingers he would pass them on). Ok he only caught one person's roll, but he did squeeze it to death and his hands were filthy (he must have been a mechanic) and he did try to pass it to the ladies behind us. Thank goodness they refused, bc if they had eaten it I would have had to leave then and there. It would have been the last straw. I couldn't really write a whole blog entry on this place and why I found it repulsive, but I will not bc one day your husband might be really wanting to eat there and I wouldn't want to give you a bad impression (ummph). The below pictures did make up for the let down though.

Bo's before shot

Bo's after shot

We stayed at the Millenium hotel. It was the perfect spot for us. We were literally looking at Busch Stadium out our room window. And below is the view of the arch from the hotel lobby. We didn't get there until that afternoon, so we just went up and got ready and headed for drinks and dinner before the game that night.

the Arch

Although baseball is my least favorite sport, I really enjoyed the game. We were a little disappointed at first bc Pujols didn't start, but he ended up playing about mid game. The Cardinals did loose (sad), but the game was a LOT of fun anyway.

Bo and I at the game

Friday morning we were off to be tourists. We headed down to the river to the arch for our first stop. I defiantly chickened out on going up in the arch. It was a really windy day and that sucker was swaying way to far back and forth. Then there was mention of you riding a 'capsule' up and that was that I was not going up. I could just see me glued to the floor at the top of the arch making a scene (bc I would never make a scene). So we toured the museum and walked around down by the river, under the arch (safely on the ground). We then had lunch at an Irish Pub and I had fish and chips and they were YUM! (Although I think Bo was still wishing for Lamberts).

Bo and I under the arch. Although you can't see the arch.

Our next stop for the day was Anheuser Busch. It really was so cool. Even if you aren't a beer drinker just the numbers they produce and the manufacturing process is unbelievable. I am going to spare you all the pictures of machinery (oh and the horses rear end; I didn't do so good getting a picture of the Clydesdale). But, if ever in the area it is a must do. I will give you this tid bit of info. With just the cans they produce in one day (not bottle just cans) they could line them up side by side from New York to Miami. That is in ONE DAY. It is over a six pack a second. Also they said there warehouse would hold over 500,00 cases of beer which would last them about 18 hours. Unreal. And I was suprised to find out that the midwest is the highest in beer consumption a year. Really would of thought the south would have taken that trophy.

Bo and I at Anheuser Busch

After walking all over downtown, the river, and Anheuser Busch we were worn out. So we took a nap then headed out to The Hill for dinner. The Hill is a neighborhood of Italian immigrants, and it has fabulous restaurants. We had dinner at Zia's it was so so so good. And yes, Bo pointed out in the below picture that my plate is almost cleaned and his is full. But, don't be fooled I had a lot less food then he did. After dinner we went to the bar in our hotel for a few drinks. I had the most amazing Martini I have ever had. I wish I knew how to make it.

at Zia's

Me, Bo, and my fabulous Martini

My picture taking skills lacked on Saturday. It was 100 degrees and we didn't know what to do. I mentioned the Zoo, but Bo said no way. Also we wanted to go out to Grant's farm (it is the Busch platation) they have cool animals. But, it is large and you have to walk and we were hot and tired from the day before. So we just took it really easy. We rode out to the mall (air condtioned). We had lunch at Cheesecake Factory (which is always so good!) and then shopped around a little. This was possibly the best mall I have ever been too. And Bo was so patient I was so proud (he knew if we left we would be back out in the heat). When we finished, we rode around downtown St. Louis and found the Rams stadium and the riverboats. We went in a casino for a little while and had dinner and gambled a little. Then we called it an early night. We headed home on Sunday for father's day. We had a really fun trip, and it is not too far from here. I hope we go back soon!