Happy Birthday!

Oh hello, remember me?  Yes, I realize I haven't been here in over 2 weeks... and I don't really have any good excuses, just haven't posted.  Anyways, if you are here, I'm glad you have stuck with me!

A few weeks ago, I decided that it would be a good idea to throw Preston a surprise birthday party, just the thought of it sounded fun to me!  Within about 5 minutes of having the initial thought, the party was scheduled and planning began.  About 30 of our family and friends all gathered at our house 2 weeks ago.  Thanks to our friends for letting me put the food at their house so there wouldn't be 30 hamburgers and 40 hot dogs in our kitchen (that just might have given a clue), and to our friend, Scott, for getting Preston out of the house the day of the party so we could prep, the party was a success and a complete surprise!  I am so thankful for everyone coming and also for everyone pitching in to make the party wonderful.  We had so much fun and it was great to see everyone.  

Since the party was a surprise, we had it the week before Preston's actual birthday, which worked out nicely.  We continued birthday festivities the next weekend.  Out of all the places for Preston to choose from for his birthday lunch, he picked Arby's! 

Later on Saturday, we thought it was fitting to hit up Orange Leaf for some frozen yogurt.

I have had lots of fun celebrating Preston's birthday and I hope we are blessed to share many more birthday parties together!

In Honor of Our Anniversary...

*Warning: picture heavy post* 

Today makes 3 years that Preston and I have been married.... 3!  It truly amazes me how quickly these 3 years have went.  So let's have a flash back of our wedding and an over view of the past years.

Preston and I were married at Coal Run Church of Christ on May 14, 2011 .

We had our reception at the East KY Expo Center, which I think was a blast!

We had a wonderful honeymoon on a Carnival cruise to Grand Cayman, Belize, Isla Roatan, and Cozumel. 

Our first home was in Grayson, KY.  We then moved from there to Tennessee where I finished my schooling and earned my Master's degree in social work.  We liked TN, but knew it wasn't the right place for us.  After living there a year and a half, we moved to VA.  We moved into one home and within a few months, moved again to another home still in the same area, thanks to Preston's job.  It is such a blessing that we both have jobs in our career field here! 

Also since being married, we landed an awesome deal on another cruise and went in Spring 2013. 

We also went with our friends to the Outer Banks in North Carolina... 

So 3 years, 3 fun vacations, 3 different states, 4 different homes, 3 college degrees, 5 different jobs, and a ton of fun later, we are here today... I have so enjoyed these past 3 years and I am looking forward to many more.  I am thankful for the one that God created for me and I am excited to see what the future holds for us! 

Wonderful Weekends: Preston's Graduation & Camping

Hello friends, and happy Monday!  This past weekend truly was wonderful! First of all, I took Friday off, making my weekend begin earlier, can't go wrong there... but more importantly, Preston graduated with his Master's degree this weekend and we enjoyed camping.

Let's start with Friday. Friday morning after we loaded the car, we headed to KY.  We were headed to Kentucky Christian University for Preston's graduation on Saturday morning, but we had a few stops to make along the way.  First stop was haircuts and I got my hair colored, and I must say, it might be my favorite coloring that I have had.  My hair is now a blend of darker brown and caramel.  We also stopped to look at patio furniture at a couple of stores and also visited with my grandparents for a while.  That afternoon, we went on to Grayson, KY and settled in for the weekend.  Since our families love to go camping, we planned to stay at a camp ground that we love for the weekend.

Saturday morning, we got up early, had some breakfast, and headed to the main event of the weekend, graduation!  It is such an accomplishment for Preston to now have his Master's in Christian Leadership!  Graduation went well, Preston was "hooded", and we got some pictures before heading back to the camp ground for a cook out with both of our families.  The hot dogs and burgers were cooked out side, but due to rain we had to eat inside the camper, that was okay though!  After our cook out, Preston's family headed home while we camped the rest of the weekend... I think Preston enjoyed having some time to relax after it quit raining!

Saturday evening when it rained, we played cards and Yahtzee inside the camper, which is always fun! Oh, and I must add, Chloe girl and Brinley's new puppy, Ace, also made the trip! 

Saturday evening the rain cleared up and we were able to enjoy some yummy s'mores and then called it a night! 

Sunday was Mother's Day and I was glad I got to spend the day with my mom.  We had breakfast and packed everything up to leave.  After packing, Chloe and I went on our walk.  I forgot to mention that I also walked Friday and Saturday.  The walk on Sunday made mile 12 that I have walked/jogged since the previous Monday!  

Afterwards, it was time to leave and head home.  We stopped on the way and bought swim suits to leave at my parents' house so that we don't always have to bring them. We then stopped at my parents' (which is on our way to our house) and stayed a while and enjoyed trying to tan swimming in the pool.  Sunday evening it was time to head on home, we got home, unpacked, and called it a night! 

We had such a great weekend, we are so blessed with such wonderful families and we enjoyed time spent with them... already looking forward to next weekend!