Thankful for Friday

I am not sure I ever been so thankful for Friday and the weekend until I started working full-time. It is a nice break after long weeks. The thing about this week is that we only worked 4 days, however, I am very thankful it is Friday. I think sometimes the shorter weeks are even harder because we try to get everything done in a shorter amount of time. I guess that is the way it works.

Not too many plans for the weekend. Patrick plans on playing golf tomorrow. He loves that game. I am glad when he gets to play it makes him very happy. I plan on doing a little shopping. I really need some new jeans, and relaxing is in the agenda. Miss Mississippi comes on Saturday night. I was never a pageant girl, but I really enjoy watching them on TV especially when I know some of the girls.

What are your weekend plans? I know of a few weddings taking place, which is very exciting. Oh, and I hope to finally get some wedding pictures printed. I know it's been almost 6 months, but it just has not gotten done yet. However, hopefully I will have them up in our house by the end of the weekend.

And for a side note.... I really appreciate my husband. The little things he does means the world to me especially his words of encouragement during stressful and frustrating times. Sometimes I forget to tell him how much I appreciate him. Hopefully he will read this!

Hope you have a great weekend!

New Look...

Well, it was time for a new look for my blog. And since I am so artistic..hahaha! Yes, I laugh out loud at myself, I thought I could create a new look. Boy, was I wrong. First, I tried to change the background and frantically e-mailed my good friend Samantha asking for help. All the words to my posts were gone.. It was a tragedy, she quickly informed me that somehow I had managed to change the font color to the same color on my background. I then was very careful and was able to put up a new background. I was very proud of myself. Then, my banner didn't match, so I was like "hey, I can do this." Once again, I was very wrong. However, my wonderful friend Samantha was able to create a new banner for me! Isn't it wonderful?!? Perfect for this time of the year! Thanks friend for coming to the rescue. Hopefully, I won't have anymore blogger disasters, but I make no promises!

Today, is my mother-in-law's birthday! Happy Birthday Mrs. Tammy! Patrick and I hope you have the BEST day!

GOD BLESS AMERICA

Happy 4th of July!!!!!

Today, we celebrate America. I was reminded this morning at church how blessed we truly are. Thank you will never be enough to say to those who have served and are serving our country, but thank you. Freedom, really isn't free for many men, women, and families. I am very thankful for all of you.

I hope everyone has a great day celebrating with family friends. We are thanking God for our earthly "home."

We are look forward to swimming and eating with family.

Hope you have a great day!!!!

Lately...

Well, I have been quite the blog slacker lately. I just find it hard to really put in the effort to blog. However, I really want to. I really enjoy reading blogs, so I should try and be better. I'm going to really try this time. It will be fun to look back one day at all the happenings of our life. So, to catch you up in the truest fashion, I will use bullet points!

* First, I totally missed Father's Day.. Bad Me.. However, I am so very thankful for my father. He is one of the sweetest most caring people I know. I love him so very much. I am also blessed to have a wonderful father-in-law. He loves me like his own daughter, and I am very thankful for him as well.

* Patrick and I went on a date last night! We went to see Toy Story 3. It was really good. Sad and happy at the same time.

* I made carrot cake cupcakes from scratch with homemade icing and brought them to work today. They were a huge hit! I am pretty proud of my baking skills! I made a cake for Patrick and I, and I think he approves!

* A holiday weekend is fast approaching. I have never appreciated them more. So, next week, I will only have to work 4 days. That's so very nice.

* Lori is coming over for dinner tonight.. We really like to have people over, so it will be fun to cook and entertain her.

* One of best friend's Emily is about to have her baby!!! I just can't wait! I am so excited for her, and hope that I will get to meet Little Cook soon!

* Married life is amazing! Patrick and I are truly blessed. People always told me it was good, but I never knew it was this good. I am very thankful for my most wonderful husband!

* Speaking of my husband, I think he should make a post soon. I am going to work on that!

* I guess that's it! Here is to being a better blogger!!!!

Vacation Needed....Vacation Taken....

Well, Patrick and I desperately needed a vacation this year. Thankfully, we got to go to Destin with his family for a few days. It was wonderful laying on the beach, shopping, and eating good food. It was much needed this year as Patrick and I have adjusted to the working world full-time. I really had a great time. Patrick... well... he got a little red. Wait, he got A LOT RED!!!... I felt so sorry for him. He was just pitiful. But, he did a get a round of golf in. The trip was not all bad for him. Thankfully, he is finally starting to feel better, but has been a real trooper. I am looking forward to the next vacation. The oil had not made it to Destin yet. We are thankful for that, but so sad about all the damaging impacts.

Not too much has been going on. I will try to be better at blogging. Patrick and I have been working hard, and just enjoying married life. We have decided that we live a good life. We are very thankful for all of our many blessings.

Here are a few pictures from our Destin trip....

Happy Birthday Mom!!!!

I want to wish my mom a very happy birthday! She also celebrated her birthday on a cruise on June 7, 2010. It was sad being away from her on her special day, but I know she probably had one of the best birthdays ever! Patrick, Dad, Lori, and I celebrated with her before they left.

I love you very much mom. I do not know what I would do without you. Thank you for always standing beside me and loving me always! I hope that you had the BEST day!!!

With love always!!!

Happy Anniversary!!!

Happy Anniversary Adam and Amy!!! (June 7, 2010)

I know this is a little late, but they are on a cruise, so it's okay! I hope you had a great day. I would say it cannot get much better than being on a cruise. Patrick and I wish you many, many more wonderful years. You are such an inspiration and we love you very much. Hope this year is extra special!

Lots of love always!