Girls' Weekend

Last month, Bryan and his best bros went on a guys' weekend.  This weekend, it was the girls' turn!  We went to Pawhuska, Oklahoma and had the BEST time!

Outside of my family, these girls are my very favorite!

We stayed at the nicest hotel, went to two of the Pioneer Woman's restaurants--which were amazing--shopped, stayed up late talking, laughing, and just enjoying each others' company!

This was the Pioneer Woman's regular restaurant--that's inside her cute store.  We ate here for breakfast on Saturday--while it was snowing!  The night before, we ate at her pizza restaurant.

 I love them so stinkin' much!

We already know where we're going next year!

This was the first time since we lived in College Station--about 15 years ago--that I've been gone overnight.  When I walked in the back door, Bryan exclaimed, "Mama Bear!"  Then, he came in the kitchen, grabbed my face, gave me a huge kiss, and said, "I missed you so much!  I hope I die first because I was so lonely."  It was the sweetest thing!

My Birthday

Last Thursday was my birthday.  I turned 29...again!  It was a Christmas miracle!

 

Sarah had early release from school on Thursday, and since J was still at MDO, I thought it was the perfect opportunity for a girly lunch!

We split a grilled chicken sandwich and a pot of tea, then enjoyed some yummy cupcakes!

That evening, Bryan took me out to dinner.

We went to the Cheesecake Factory, and it was so yummy!

Jackson was quite the handful during dinner, but he gets away with a lot because he's so stinkin' cute!

I am grateful for another birthday, and I am so blessed to have these three to share it with!

Work Party

At work yesterday, the office threw a surprise party for me and Ben, one of my good friends who is also leaving this week. (He is going to work at a Christian farm in Kansas City.)

The BFF's: Missi, me, and Ian Ben and me--in front of our sign

Dinner with Friends

Last night, one of my dearest friends put together a going away dinner with some great friends from work! It was the most fun I've had in a long time! Laughter filled the air while we talked and reminisced. I will miss each of them like crazy!!

Aimee, Jennifer (the one responsible for the fun!), and Sam Cheryl and my wonderful boss and great friend, Deb Kim, Missi, Ben, and Ian I promise, I only drank water!

A much better picture!