A Wonderful Weekend before school starts tomorrow!

We had another great weekend - as always :)!! For those of you who have noticed (wink wink), you will be surprised to know that Mitchell and I didn't go to the lake this weekend! I had Friday off which was lovely! After finding out that my amazing parents are coming to visit us next weekend, I super cleaned the house, ran errands, ran, and enjoyed being home with the dogs. I froze a bunch of meals for Mitchell and I to eat over the next two weeks just to help us keep some 'normalcy' during this transition of me going back to school and commuting 40 minutes every day. Saturday was another relaxing and productive day. Amy Tuggle and I went antiquing and I got a new desk chair! Exciting! Mitchell had a great time riding roller coasters at Six Flags for Lauren's birthday. I did not go with the group because, yes, I am scared of rides! And, I do experience motion sickness - even on ferris wheels - haha! We did have a great time celebrating Lauren's bday with the gang and playing Catch Phrase. The girls should have won! But, that's ok! Mitchell and I slept in till 10am this morning! We missed church, but I guess we just needed to sleep. I normally do not sleep past 7am on a given day and that's a even a stretch!! We got a lot done around the house today - cleaned the garage and got ready for our week to start. Tomorrow, I start orientation! I'll let you know how it all goes! Have a great week!

Lunch with my running buddies!!

Today I went to lunch with my great friends - "My Running Buddies" at Merial one last time. Tomorrow is my last day of work - well, for the next 4 years! It is hard to believe that I will not have to go back to the office after tomorrow. It is a little bittersweet because I've had the chance to work with some amazing coworkers and friends! I've learned a lot, grown a lot, and experienced more than I ever thought possible. But, after tomorrow, I get to pursue my dream of becoming a veterinarian! I couldn't have done this without my husband and best friend - Mitchell! He has been my biggest supporter over these last few months. I'm one lucky lady! And, our family has been extremely great too. I don't regret anything over the past several years because it has truly been a learning experience every step of the way. And, I look forward to the next four years...who knows what I'll learn, who I'll meet, and where we'll land after school is all done! Isn't that what life is all about? Trusting God and just walking with faith? I think so!

More Pics of our newest niece - Reagan Jane Randall!

She is beautiful! :)I just had to post these pictures. Our family is growing so fast! Amy and Travis will find out in two weeks if we will have another boy or girl addition to the family! Mitchell and I will continue to be the best aunt and uncle for the next few years until we have some cousins for them to play with!! And, Ella and Addison started at Primrose this week! They are growing so fast! Life goes by so fast!

Welcome Little Reagan Jane Randall!

Sarah and John had a little girl this morning!! She is Reagan Jane Randall! Born around 11:30am, 6lbs, with a full head of hair! The first baby girl on the Hardie side of the family. I can't wait to meet her!

Trip to Seed Lake with Fondren & Melissa & Friends!

Mitchell and I had a great weekend with his dad and Melissa! We got to spend time with them on Seed Lake at Scott and Betsy's beautiful house with Kevin and Pam too! It was dog central station with everyone's pups. A little crazy, but definitely fun. Although our ride forgot to pick Mitchell and I up at the boat ramp, we made it there ok :) Haha! The fisherman must have had a long night before!! We celebrated Scott's birthday, enjoyed a delicious meal, time on the boats, a great laughs and music.

This is my last week of work! Hard to believe that I started with Merial 5.5 years ago! Thursday is my last day! Monday is the start of vet school orientation week. Can't wait!

A Family Outing on the boat!

Toby & Bug had their first ride on the boat today! They were extremely well behaved! Bug was calm, which is amazing :) Toby actually swam all by himself! He just jumped right in and started swimming. It was so neat! We had a great weekend! We enjoyed a day on the lake with Heather and Holly and the kids, a mexican dinner with Josh and Lauren, a movie, a wonderful sermon this morning at church, and now we are relaxing in the AC! :) It was 96 degrees today! HOT. We are missing Miles 2nd birthday party tonight unfortunately! :) And, we are looking forward to baby Randall coming any day now! Hope you have a great week!

Small Group Get Together!

We are so lucky to have such a great group of friends at church! :) Our Small group is amazing! We had a great night of talking, playing corn hole, and eating wonderful food. It was a relaxing weekend for Mitchell and I! Mitchell caught a fish on Saturday morning! A big one - I'm proud of him! :) I am currently down to 3 weeks of work and 4 weeks till school starts! Very exciting!

A Relaxing Weekend on the Lake!

We had another relaxing weekend on the lake! Mitchell went fishing with his friends on Saturday morning and I ran, shopped at Target, and got a few things done at the house. That evening, We celebrated Heather's birthday with the Attaway family and Boland family. Mitchell made his famous fajitas and we enjoyed a few margaritas, sun, water, and great company. We are glad we got to celebrate Heather's special day with her even though it was a week late! Today, Mitchell and I ventured to the lake for the afternoon to simply soak up the rays and read our books. It was lovely! We got home and rearranged the guest room for my 'study area' for school - only about 5 more weeks to go! Very exciting! I've included a few pictures of Toby and Bug as they relaxed in the yard with us. Today was their lucky day when I came home with dog ice cream for them! It actually looks good...haha! Hope you have a safe and great week!

July 4th in Indiana!

Mitchell and I had a fabulous time in Indiana! We headed out at 3:30am on Thursday morning and arrived at 12:30pm! Just in time to have a margarita with my mom and enjoy a ride on the boat :). Then, we got to see Emerson for the very first time. He is such a cutie pie! We had a great time getting pizza with Kyle and Kandyce and Emerson and Andy that evening. Friday, my mom and I ran errands and I got to see Baby Randall's nursery - love it! Then, everyone came over to boat for the day and grill pork chops out. We enjoyed my dad's bonfire and ate some delicious smores! Saturday, Amy, my mom, Kandyce, and I gave Sarah her baby shower! It was a success! The guys played poker and enjoyed a few screw drivers and bloody marys :). We then enjoyed an afternoon of sun and water! July 4th was a full day of boating, floating on the rafts, enjoying the grandparents company, and watching fireworks on the boat! Monday, Mitchell and I headed out at 3am and were home by 12pm today! I had a bad experience at Waffle House and spent the entire day in bed when I got home, but I'm better now! However, I'm never going to WH again in my life :).

Father's Day at the Country Club!

The Rigsby, the Attaways, and the Bartels enjoyed a day at the pool on Fathers Day! We got to enjoy Kate's visit with Will and Caroline! A great day of sun, drinks, and dinner. We missed granddaddy and Dee but they were with us in spirit :). Thanks Bill for everything!