Monday, January 13, 2014

Passports - A good thing

I have been SOOOO looking forward to our vacation. Josh and I booked a little getaway to Cancun, then south to Gona and Baca's property in Mexico. The hope was to get some sun, play on the beach and do some fun Mexican touristy stuff. I really have been checked out of the planning process, and was just looking forward to the time away!

Well, Saturday, was running last minute errands when I talk to frantic josh on the phone. "Your passport's expired..." SHIT! I hadn't even thought of that. I think in the back of my mind I knew that Josh had an active one, so assumed I did as well! Forgot that he washed his and had to get a replacement, so his is about 5 years newer than mine.

Multiple internet searches, phone calls, speaking with United for hours later....we had no choice. I told Josh to go without me, but then we found a glimmer of hope....federal building in Minneapolis. Josh found an online appointment option. I had friends tell me that they have had success bringing necessary documents and getting passport expedited.

So, with fingers crossed, we drove to Minneapolis last night. We actually had a pretty good time at Dave and Busters this evening, with adult conversation about politics for most of the ride up - who knew my husband was so interesting! No baby talk...was rather refreshing!

I downloaded an app that gives you last minute deals on hotels. We found a super chic hotel downtown called Hotel Minneapolis. It is a converted bank that is covered in marble an history. We got in, watched movies, got room service dessert and did our best to make lemons out of lemonade! Our appointment is at 10am this morning...so hoping we can get it resolved today and be on a flight this evening! Positive thoughts!




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