What a week!

What a wonderful week!! Our week started off great and has only seemed to get better.

Last weekend some of our good friends, Chris and Holly, came in town for Sing Song. It was so nice to be able to visit and catch up on our lives. They are the kind of friends where the conversation can just be picked up as though you have never been apart. Cary nor I had been back to Sing Song since graduation so it was a real treat! Just this flood of memories came flowing into my head the minute we walked into good ole Moody. It was as if for a few hours I had stepped back in time. The acts were great and we enjoyed many a laugh together. it was so nice for Chris and Holly to bring us a little bit of home with their visit. We have enjoyed their visits to see us and look forward to them making another reservation anytime.

On Wednesday after Gymnastics we made a quick trip to the Zoo. We met some friends there for a picnic and enjoyed the 75 degree weather. It was so beautiful and the best surprise was that there was no one there. The children had so much fun playing together, feeding the giraffes, feeding the fish, and roaring like the lions. It was so nice to take a break from the daily chores that seem to weigh us down at times and just enjoy the glorious day that the Lord had blessed us with. The girls had so much fun together. It was really fun to watch Campbell comprehending that the animals we see in books were right in front of us. I think the biggest hits this trip were the turtles and the giraffes. I am already looking forward to many more fun trips to the Zoo with my girls.

On Thursday Kaylee had Pajama Day at school. She thought that it was very silly for them to be having breakfast foods for lunch. It was so cute to see the classes dressed up in their precious pajamas. Every time I saw her today at school she was smiling from ear to ear and having the best time with her friends. It is so good to be able to have fun days like this before she starts kindergarten next year. I am trying to treasure all of the special moments at school when I get to see her. I am definitely going to miss my many hugs during the day next year along with so many other things about my big girl. I love you sweet princess.

Today I am going to the Ladies Retreat that our church has each year. If you are counting, yes that makes two Ladies Retreats in one month. This one is in town so I will only be away from home one night. I am really excited because Judy Thomas is the speaker and I treasured her so much as a professor I had at ACU. I always felt blessed and excited when I entered her class. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Happy V-Day!

Nothing New!

I figured that you were all tired of looking at the flowers and the dining room but I really have nothing new. We had a pretty uneventful weekend.

Kaylee did get to have a Daddy/Daughter Date Night on Saturdaynight along with an afternoon of running errands together. I love to see the two of them have some special time together. I feel it is so important for her to form a close relationship with her father. There are so many times that I remember spending time with my Dad and feeling so special. I know it had a lot to do with me marrying someone a lot like him. There is nothing like the love a father can give his daughter. Kaylee came home with the biggest smile on her face and a play by play of all the things they had done. My heart overfloweth with love for my wonderful husband who looks forward to spending time with the girls by himself and for our two precious daughters. I am looking forward to sending them off on many more Date Nights.

My 4 day long Birthday!!

What a wonderful 33rd Birthday I had!! Fun times with friends, good food, and great fellowship. Who could ask for more?

Last Thursday was my actual Birthday. I was expecting just another day at work, but boy did I get surprised. One of my sweet friends, Lindi, whose children do not even attend my school walked in with a wonderful Christian CD she had burned for me with her favorite songs for my road trip later that day. It was such a thoughtful and totally unexpected gift. Then in walked another dear friend, Julie, with some delicious Starbucks coffee. What a treat!! It was just what I needed to start the day off right. Campbell's teacher Tiffani even sent me some miniature Snickers for a treat. The day then continued as normal until lunch when my friend Stephanie got me some yummy Chinese food for lunch. Next I walked into the media center and my Secret Sister had left me some thimbprint cookies. They are always delicious!
The roses were from my parents:)

Cary even sent me some beautiful tulips from the girls and arranged for us to get some of the biggest snowflakes I have seen in a long time. I love snow! Thanks to all of my precious friends I had a wonderful day even though I was at work on my Birthday.

Thursday night I left to go to Dallas to spend the weekend at the Prestoncrest Ladies Retreat. I listened to my new CD and munched on a few Snickers on the way to help me stay awake. After a quick trip to Wal-Mart once I arrived in Murphy and a quick peak at Amy's new son, Carter, I was at the Ownby's home. Stephanie, Mark, and I chatted for a little while before heading to bed for some rest before heading to Canton the next morning.

At 7:45am on Friday Stephanie and I were out the door to go pick up Nicole and hit the road. I have to say it was a little cold once we arrived in Canton, but it was totally worth it. There were not many people there so it was easy to look and manuver around all the booths. Thank you to my parents and grandfather I got to buy a lot of things I needed for the house. I managed to get most of the things on my list. We left Canton happy and ready to get to the Retreat. It was so nice being able to visit and catch up in the car.

Friday night Stephanie, Amy, and I headed to the Omni hotel for the Retreat. We stopped first to eat dinner at Chilis. Carter was such a trooper, he slept the whole time we were eating. Once we finished eating we checked in to the hotel and got ready for the first session with Divi Titus. I had never heard of Divi Titus but she was a very entergetic speaker who had a lot of practical things to say. She spoke on managing anger, sitting at the table for dinner as a family each night, and respecting others. The time seemed to pass quickly when she spoke. That night I got to chat with some more of my good friends until fairly late. The next morning we were tired but ready for the day. I even got a beautiful iron piece from Traci and Stephanie F. for my birthday. After a few more sessions we checked out of the hotel and went to lunch with Chelsea, Nicole, and Traci. Then I drug Stephanie and Traci all over Dallas shopping for various things on my list. We did manage to stop for a little bit for a chocolate fix though.

On the way back home Sunday I just felt so blessed by all of my precious friends who are my family too. We have been through so much together and I cannot wait to see what the future holds for these friendships as well as the new ones I have made. My cup truly overfloweth.

When I arrived home I had two precious angels, one sweet husband, and my wonderful parents waiting for me to celebrate my Birthday. We had some delicious Olive Garden and wonderful cake. Happy Birthday to me!!








These are the curtains my sweet friend Stephanie made for me. Aren't they beautiful!!

The dining room is almost complete:)