Weekend Fun!!!

Friday!

Friday was a very easy day at work. I got to work at 8:00 a.m. to help set some things out for the Bosses Breakfast. It turned out great and the bosses were excited about what we had done for them. I had two major things I needed to get done and then I was able to leave early! At about 12:00 p.m.!!!! Yea!

This gave me time to go to the fair with my sister before Candice, Louis, and Parker came into town.

I called my sister as soon as I got off work, asking her to get to my apartment as soon as she could so we could get to the fair before 1:00 p.m. At 1:00 p.m. you have to pay to get into the fair. I was trying my best to avoid this. She made it to my apartment at 12:40 p.m., giving us just 20 minutes before they started to charge you to get in. I thought we weren’t going to make it; the traffic light to turn into the fair grounds has the shortest traffic light!!!! Lucky we made it just in time. And we got a great parking spot close too, close to the Trade Mart! We only spent about an hour and a half walking around and getting some lunch. But I was glad we got to go. I got a beef kabob and a deep fried Snicker bar. The kabob was great, but the Snickers wasn't very good this year.

We left and got back to my apartment about 2:45 p.m., giving me time to tidy up a little before my company arrived. Candice spent the weekend with me, while Louis took Parker with him to visit with his parents in Petal. Louis was able to stay and visit a little while before he had to get back on the road.

Karen and Collin also came over so we could go out to dinner. We decided to go the simple route and ate at Abner's. We went to the one near Northpark and it was a much better experience then I had at the one in Brandon. The food was much better (not so much with the service).

After we were done with supper, Collin left us so we could have a girl’s night!! Karen and Candice were both going to stay at my apartment so was could talk about wedding plans. We decided to go to Northpark and look at dresses at Belk's for some ideas. After a few short minutes, we decided that it was not the best idea. Karen had a pretty good idea that she wanted the bridesmaids to be in black and white dresses so we decided the best place to go was the Black & White store. We tried on several dresses, trying to get ideas of what would look good, but didn't really find the dress. Because all the stores were about to close and because I don't have internet yet we headed to Cups so we could look for bridesmaids dresses online. We stayed there until almost 11:00 p.m. (when they close!); finding several cute dresses but still not a winner.

So, we took the party to my apartment, looking at magazines and talking until after 1:00 a.m. Karen did find a dress she really liked for the bridesmaids and we found out they carried the dress at A Southern Affair! We found out they opened at 10:00 a.m. and decided that would be out first stop on Saturday...

Saturday!

Saturday we woke up early, around 7:30 a.m. I fixed us some breakfast before we got started...

Our first stop: A Southern Affair in Highland Village.

We weren't sure if they would even see us without an appointment, but decided to try. We got there not long after they opened at 10:00 a.m. Lucky there was no one else in there yet. Karen told them about the dress we had found the night before in the magazine and they had the sample. We looked a round a little bit more found a couple more dresses that we all liked. I tired on two of them and we liked both of them. One of them, was possible THE dress for the bridesmaids. Karen was also able to try on a couple of dresses! It was so exciting to see her in a Bridal gown!! About that time, people with actual appointments started to show up so we left. We had lots of fun there. The sales girls were so nice and helpful.

We decided (almost against Karen's wishes) to go in David's Bridal. We got there and walked into what felt like a mad house. It was so crowded. Candice and I found several dresses that we wanted to try on, only to be told it would be 30 minutes before we would be able to try them on. So we left.

Karen and I had to be at a baby shower, so we all when out for a quick lunch. After lunch, I dropped Candice off at my apartment so I could drive to Brandon for Samantha's baby shower. It was fun! I got to see several people that I hadn't seen in years.

I left the shower a little early so I could get back to my apartment. Candice's sister Jeniveve is in the band at Holmes Community College and was that night. Their games are usually on Thursdays, but because it was the homecoming game it was on Saturday. We made our way to Homes CC. We got into the game free!! And we also got a good seat right next to the band were we could visit with Jen. We left a little after half-time because we were so tired!

By the time we got back to my apartment we were exhausted! We had a long, but fun day and had accomplished a lot. We made it to bed about 11:00 p.m.

Sunday!

About 4:30 a.m., Candice got a phone call. It was Andrea, and she was in labor. She was supposed to have a scheduled C-section on Wednesday, but Baby K decided to make an early appearance. I knew Candice really wanted to go, and after a little brain storming, we decided to make a day trip to see the baby! It was a crazy short trip, but we got to see the baby!!

Andrea, John, and Baby!!

Me holding the Baby!

Since we were in Memphis, Candice was able to get the dogs from camp and put them in the house. This way Louis wouldn't have to rush leaving his parents house. After Louis and Parker made it to Jackson, we went out to lunch. Karen and Collin joined us to visit. It was a long but great weekend! I still can't believe how much we crammed into one weekend. But it was a lot of fun and I wouldn't have done it any other way!!