Marc and I celebrated our 28th wedding anniversary this weekend. Its been 3 days of fun filled activities, added in with some ups and downs. We started the celebration on Friday with a trip to Williamsburg to the outlet malls. Can you believe I was not in a shopping mood? I did pick up a cute jean jacket in white that I has been on my wish list for a while. While in Williamsburg I got a text from my mom that she was at the hospital with my aunt. So after leaving the outlets we headed to my hometown to check on her. Thankfully when we got there they were getting the paperwork together to release her. My mom and cousin had been at the hospital all day so I knew mom was tired and had not eaten dinner so we got Aunt Julia settled back at her daughters home and took my mom to Ruby Tuesdays for dinner. She kept saying how much she was enjoying dinner and was glad that we surprised her.
Saturday we went to a late lunch at Ihop followed by a trip to the video store to pick up some movies (and popcorn of course) to watch at home. We ended up watching "One Night With The King" together. That evening we went to our friends home, spent the evening hanging out by their pool, talking and chilling. They even made us a special meal (steak, salad, baked sweet potatoes, and corn on the cob) in honor of our anniversary! It just confirmed to me that we need to spend more time hanging out with family and friends. And that I need to spend just a little less time in cyber world!
The girls had a busy weekend (and week). Earlier in the week I went with Quisha to her schools end of year graduation. OMG! I don't know how she runs around after 3 and 4 year olds all day. They were cute as buttons and it seemed to me that Quisha's parents were the most supportive parents at the school program. They did more cheering and were louder then anyone else (of course I could be a bit biased).
Then Friday the girls got an unexpected opportunity to go on a trip to Atlantic City. They had a great time, but it was very eye opening for them (they came back with lots of stories to share). As much fun as they had I'm not sure its a trip they would take again. Quisha who has been to Las Vegas several times said she would much rather go there instead. Thankfully both girls came back with more then they loss! LOL
Its been a busy week at WABC also. The men started tearing out the old linoleum in the annex so that they could lay down tile! They were trying to get it finished before the Youth Sunday service, but unfortunately that did not happen. Thankfully it should be done before VBS Camp begins.
We had a bit of a bump in the road on Sunday. The deacon from our church suffered a heatstroke over the weekend and was unable to set up his tent that he usually does each year. Thank goodness Marc had recently purchased a pop up tent for our own personal use so one of the ladies from church and I headed home to pick up ours (good thing too, because it was hot outside yesterday). We got it back to the church and the men had it up just before service ended. The Youth Sunday is like our end of school year celebration and always ends with a cookout outside! Several people commented on how much they liked the ease of the pop up, so I'm pretty sure the next time we have an event that we will have plenty of tents available! LOL
I'm soo excited that this weekend I get to see my good friend Kelli and her family (the pic was taken the first time Kelli and i got to meet in real life). They are up in DC while Mike is at a conference. So this weekend Marc, the girls and I will travel up there to spend the day with them sightseeing! Kelli and I started out as Disney buddies, but since that time we have just become really good friends. And thankfully our husbands enjoy each others company. LOL
Speaking of Disney, this weekend we booked our Disney trip. We haven't told Kelli yet (who will be there the same time as us). We decided to hold off on the Bahama cruise tell next year but still wanted to take a vacation with the girls..so we moved some stuff around, agreed to all stay in the same room to save some money and now that we have the new car transportation will not be a problem. I have to admit I'm excited. Its been 5 years since our last trip to Florida, and the last time we have gone to Disney!
The entire weekend has been such a blessing, and being able to book the Disney trip was an added bonus. Unfortunately our excitement over the Florida trip was bittersweet when we got word this weekend that my Aunt Jo had passed away. No trip to Florida was ever complete without visiting her ( I fell in love with Florida after my first visit there to see her. And this was long before my first visit to WDW). A few years ago due to health issues she sold her home in Florida and moved to California to live with her daughter. Marc and I had just been talking about planning a trip to Cali to visit her. Aunt Jo has always held a special place in my heart and I will miss her, but I know now that she is in a better place and that she is no longer in pain.
All things considered its been an amazing weekend. I have so much to be thankful for, and so many great memories to look forward to over the next couple of weeks. Thank you so much to everyone who wished Marc and I happy anniversary! It touched my heart beyond words.
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