Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Girls Weekend!!

 

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These were all our purchases from the day.  We somehow managed to fit our luggage in too!

 

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One of my favorite purchases of the weekend.

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I absolutely LOVE Mexican food, and Abuelo’s is my  fave Mexican restaurant!  So of course we had to eat lunch there and it was FABULOUS! 

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Cousin Marcie, Marji, and Andrea.

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Brandy, Me, and Leslie

A couple of us girls decided it was time for a much needed girls weekend. Marji, Andrea Swenson, Leslie Posey, and me loaded up and headed out on Friday after all the husbands got off work.  I can’t remember enjoying a 5 hour drive so much!! There were no kids screaming, annoying cartoons playing, or constant stops for peeing.  It was a stress free drive full of great conversation!  We got to Dallas around 10:30 and stayed with one of Marji’s friend, Brandy.  We dragged our butts out of bed after staying up way too late, and began our day around 9:00.  We went to IKEA, Sam Moon, the outlet malls, and Fire wheel Mall.  Marji and I were able to see our Cousin Marcie who spent part of the day with us.   We ended the day at a wonderful Italian restaurant where an Italian Elvis sang Happy Birthday to me.  It was so wonderful to get out of town for a couple of days and have some “me” time.  I didn’t have to worry about school, cleaning, cooking, or breaking up fights.  The only thing I had to do was talk, shop, and eat………….it doesn’t get much better than that!!  I am grateful for an amazing husband that doesn’t mind playing Mr. Mom when I am not around and encourages me to take time for myself to de-stress .  I love that he realizes I am a much better wife/mother when I am able to take time for myself.  I love that my kids were so excited to see me when I got back and welcomed me with warm hugs and kisses.  I love that I have a sister and amazing new friends to share these experiences with.  I look forward to the next girls trip………..

1 comment:

Andrea said...

It was a great weekend. I enjoyed every moment. Thanks for including me. It was fun getting to know you even better. I loved hanging out with you.