Howdy Bloggers!  I had a BLAST over the weekend!  However, I'm still suffering from it a little haha! 

I went on a girls day to Dollywood on Saturday with my Mom, Aunt Becky, Zoe (my 4 year old niece), and Rukia (my 2 1/2 year old cousin.)  It was so much fun and it lightened my spirits a lot.  It's always nice to hear lot's of "I love yous" from little ones.  I even got a nice compliment from Zoe... I was sitting behind her on the tram and she turned around to look at me and said to me, "You have pretty eyes!"  It was so sweet and it melted my heart!  I didn't even know 4 year olds payed attention to eyes, but I guess they do?!  I also got in A LOT of kid training.  I did tons of lifting, lots of soothing, chasing every where, and I pushed 2 girls in one stroller up many hills.  But it was worth it just to hear their sweet giggles and see those precious smiles.  The girls are such dolls. 

    

Sunday, I had a much needed date my Brad.  We went on a picnic to the VA campus in Johnson City.  It was so beautiful outside and it was a perfect day for time spent outdoors.  We laid out a blanket, ate our lunch, and just enjoyed talking to one another for hours.  It was niiiice and relaxing.  Macie enjoyed it too.

  After hours in the sun, we decided to take a drive up to Boone, NC.  It was a lovely drive.  We went to eat when we first got to Boone and then after dinner we spent a couple of hours just walking around the town.  Unfortunately all the stores were already closed, so we didn't get to go into any of them, but we plan on going back real soon.  It's a super cute town if you've never been there. 

I always love random dates with my hubs!   

All in all, it was a greeeat weekend!  I can't really say that this has been the best week tho.  My ankle has been HURTING all week from all the walking I did over the weekend... and to top it off, I've been sick today.  I woke up with a nice little stomach bug and I have no idea where it came from.  I hope it will be gone by tomorrow.  I already feel a ton better than I did this morning.

Okay, it's time for bed... G'night!

Random Fact:  I have every single movie stub and concert ticket to every movie and concert that I've ever been to.  Even to the movies I went to when I was just a kid.  I have collected them since I was in 5th grade.  It makes me very angry when the person taking the ticket, rips it! 

Hello fraaanz!  Here lately I've been wanting to plan a party or something, but today I've been REALLY wanting to plan a party!!  It doesn't even have to be my own party, I just want to plan something!  I love putting parties together... I love everything about it!  The researching where to have it, finding a theme, shopping for supplies, deciding what food to serve, ect.  Maybe that's what I should have done in college, gotten a degree in party planning!  Or interior design... I love that too!  If only I could go back and change my degree... But NO, I got a stupid degree in Criminal Justice.  What was I thinking?!  One of the biggest reasons I want my own wedding venue is so I can plan lots and lots of events there.  Anyway, if you are having a party soon and don't feel like planning it, then I'LL DO IT!  Or maybe I'll have to throw a "just because" party soon!  I found a TON of super cute luau party decorations that I'm dying to buy!  I've also been wanting to throw a party using lots and lots of bright color decor... like balloons and cupcakes and lollipops and table cloths and flowers.... oh the list goes on! 

If you know me, then you know that I LOVE bright-colorful things! 

Well, the hubs just walked in the door from work and we're gonna go on an afternoon walk. 

 I hope you all have an AMAZING day!

XOXO

Time’s...They Are A-Changin’

I'm going to start you off with a RANDOM FACT tonight...

When I was in high school, and McDonalds had their Big Macs 2 for $2, I stopped after school every day for a week and got myself 2 Big Macs and ate them both (one after another.) Some days I would splurg and get fries, too!  2 a day for a week, I would die if did that now!  I enjoyed them very much at the time, but oh my goodness it's nasty to think of now. 

Anywho, I have had the best weekend EVER in the longest time.  Friday was spent with some very special friends, Allie & Cliff.  I can't remember the last time I have laughed so hard.  We started the night off with some dinner at my fav Mexican restaurant... El Toritio's.  Then we headed off to Fun Expedition and played our hearts out!!!

                                                     We played some putt-putt...

Here was when I hit an ALMOST hole-in-one...

THEN we played a hard-core game of laser tag, but unfortantly we lost! 

 After that, Brad and Cliff decided to hit the batting cages...

I jumped in the cages for one round of slow-pitch softball, and I'm not going to lie I was pretty proud of myself and my batting skills considering my lack of athletic abilities.

After the cages, we played some games and it was a BLAST!

Allie even broke the steering wheel off of Mario Kart while she was trying to adjust her seat.

I couldn't even play the game because I was laughing so hard.

It was a great night with much needed laughter!  I love my friends and my Hubs!

Saturday, Brad and I went on a picnic at the park... Then he took me shopping!  I have the best husband EVER!  I don't know what I'd do without him.  Then we came home and relaxed and watched movies.  This is the first weekend we've spent at home in a while, so it was very nice to have that time together.

Today, Sunday, wasn't anything special except that Brad and I got to spend more time together.  We were supposed to go to church with Allie and Cliff, and I was SUPER excited about it, but Brad and I both woke up not feeling well.  Brad's been sick with a bad cold for a few days now, but this morning he woke up with a terrible ear-ache.  And I woke up with a headache... So unfortunately, we missed the church service.  Sadness! 

I'm so thankful for great friends and family.  I've been missing everyone so, so much lately.  Most of my friends from Johnson City have moved away and the others are still back home.  I've been really sad lately thinking about how much I miss everyone.  I think back on all the time we used to spend together and how much fun we used to have and it's sad to think that we probably won't ever have that anymore.  I mean don't get me wrong, I'm so happy for all of my friends and the lives they are making for themselves.  I just wish life would just slow down a little and I could spend more quality time with those I love.  I only see my family once or twice a month and I feel like life is just passing us by.  My niece,Zoe, is talking like an adult and she will be starting pre-school this year!  It seems like yesterday she was bald and jabbering.  And my nephews are growing like little weeds!  Peyton looks like a little man now, and Jonah just turned ONE!  Seriously, when did he grow up?!  And my little sister-in-law just had her ballet recital a couple of weeks ago... I was there when they brought her home from the hospital after she was born.  I just can't believe how time is flying by faster and faster each year.  It's depressing! 

This past week, I've been thinking a lot about things.  Mostly about my life... Where I've been, where I am now, and where I'm going.  When I was a teenager I wanted so badly to make a difference in someone's life.  I had big dreams of opening a homeless shelter or something amazing that would help people in need.  Then when I went to college, I still wanted to make a difference, but the dream of opening a homeless shelter felt too big of a dream (I mean, I wouldn't even know where to start!)  Then I went to Africa... Before I left for Kenya, I just knew I was gonna make a difference in someones life there.  But then I got there and the only difference that was made, was in me.  There were so many people in Kenya that made a difference in my life.  They opened my eyes and my heart.  It was very humbling.  Then I came home and felt like I was nothing.  Who am I to make a difference in someone else's life?  I am definately not perfect.  And I feel like I have nothing to offer anyone.  My heart still goes out to those without a home or food to eat or even a place to lay their head, and if I could help just one person I would in a heart beat.  I know God has me on earth for a reason, but I honestly have no idea what that reason is.  I am 25 years old and I have no idea where my life is heading.  I still don't even have a job (I applied to some jobs this week, so please pray I land one of them!)  I don't even know what kind of job I want.  I mean how pathetic is that?!  I'm a 25 year old, married, college graduate and I still don't know what I want to be when I grow up.  It's sad really.  I do know that I still want to open a wedding venue SO BAD, but that will be years from now before that dream can come true.  So the question of what for now? is just lingering in my head.  It's definately depressing!  SO with all that said, I decided this week that I'm going to start praying with all that I have for God to show me what I'm "meant" to do and that those doors will open for me very soon.  For now I will just be patient!

Well, I know that this post was seriosly random, but I've had A LOT on my mind and you get to be the lucky ones to hear (or read) it! 

Goodnight Bloggers!  Much love!

XOXO

"Have you ever wondered what marks our time here? If one life can really make an impact on the world...or if the choices we make matter? I believe they do. And I believe that one man can change many lives. For better...or worse." -Lucas, One Tree Hill