10 days Off

How is it that too often you need a vacation from the 'vacation' you just got done taking?

The past ten days have been jammed packed with lots and lots of excitement! We started our time off heading to Dallas for baby girl's shower! On Friday morning we picked up Aly & Matt from the airport and spent the day shopping and preparing for the shower. Saturday morning David and I had the wonderful opportunity to have his sister, Robin, take maternity pictures of us! I even got my hair and make up done for the day. Talk about THE best thing you could ever do for a pregnant chick!

 

 The baby shower started at 2pm and all things pink entered the house. It was such a great time to see so many ladies and be 'showered' with gifts for baby girl! Oh how I can not wait to meet her!! :) Sunday afternoon David and I made our way back to Arcadia to get ready for all the festivities of the week.

 Monday morning we met Aly, Matt, Mom & Dad in Shreveport for lunch and a shopping trip to Sam's Club. We had 3 days to prepare, cook, & decorate for David's birthday/graduation party! Don't worry, we got some good north Louisiana sight seeing in, which included a trip to Duck Dynasty. We also didn't want to have any of the family leave the state without experiencing some good food. Luckily, living in Louisiana, there is no shortage on good food!

 

 Thursday arrived and it just seemed so surreal. For four years, David and I have walked, talked and prayed about the day he would walk across the stage with his Master's degree! It was here, and we were all ready to celebrate and share in the day with him. The graduation was held at Thomas Assembly Center at Louisiana Tech University. I am so proud.

After the graduation, we got to take pictures with family and then head over to the Arcadia Train Depot for his party! It was so great to see so many people come together to celebrate David. He is truly something special, and I am just glad I am not the only person who knows it. :)

On Friday David and I made our way to Jefferson, Texas. We stayed at a bed and breakfast there called the Azalea Inn. It was such a great experience. Both of us wish we could have stayed longer!We had dinner at a wonderful restaurant downtown called Memories & More Piano Bar. The food and atmosphere was fantastic! All too soon it was time to go.

Back in Dallas, Saturday evening we went to a dear high school friend of mine's wedding. I don't have to attend any reunions, because we just had one! It was great to see so many people I haven't seen in years, and catch up. Weddings are always a fun time, and this one was no exception!

Sunday our time off quickly came to an end. We headed back to Arcadia just in time to get in bed. It was a fast ten days, but were filled with lots of love, laughter and memories. I am thankful that we were able to see so many people and reconnect. This season is officially closed, so now we wait for direction and guidance on the what, when, and where is next! Fun times ahead! :)