One Of My Favorite Things!

Us girls just had our 4th annual girls weekend! We had a great time and I find myself looking forward to this all year! Not sure why we only do this once a year....but I guess it kinda makes it special. We head out on Friday to Columbus Ohio....we use the Country Living festival as our "reason"....but really it's just about us getting away, being free, eating when and what we want, shopping as long as we "need" to and just laughing at the stupid things that only your closest bud understands. We really do enjoy the festival and we have been so lucky every year to have awesome weather. I think it was like 72 and sunny, how perfect is that!

Here we are, coffee in hand, beautiful morning and headed to the fair!!!



Alex was the only one who had a really awesome find....she picked-up these cool cowboy boots from one of the antique booths....we were a little jealous, how cute is she!





Love you girls and thanks for sharing another awesome weekend! Can't wait until next year!!

Our boy is home!

I love this picture of my mom hugging James. He had just pulled in for a visit....this is the first time we had seen him since December 2010. He spent a little over 6 months in Afghanistan, lost about 30 lbs and missed his momma!




Dad a little tearful, but over-joyed!



Now what we do here, when someone comes home, is eat! And well, when they are down 30lbs....why not!

Rebekah made shrimp-n-grits.....now these aren't just any ole' shrimp-n-grits...these are some of the best ever!(and I've had them lots of places!)





and a little bruschetta.....

makes for a very happy family!












We love you James and welcome home!