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Mom's Visit to the Big D!

What a great weekend we had together. Andrew and I picked my mom up at DFW Friday night, went to enjoy a great dinner. We showed her some of the fun parts of Dallas after a refreshing dinner and then headed home. Our goal this weekend was to find chairs for my kitchen/dinner table.

Saturday morning we woke up and grabbed breakfast at The Corner Bakery, sat outside, enjoyed our breakfast, and set out to accomplish our goals. After looking at Restoration Hardware, Crate and Barrel, Pottery Barn, and World Market, we finally found some cranberry upholstered chairs. My apt was kinda missing some color so I didnt want any wood chair as I knew it would only add more brown/wood color (boring!). So we found the chairs--check! Next--explore Dallas! Shop! We went to Highland Park Village for lunch at Mi Cocina. Sat at the bar and split chicken quesadillas and each had a Mambo Taxi (they are as strong as they sound, margaritas made with tequilla and a "touch" of everclear--that was to my surprise. Andrew later told us thats how they make them). Well we decided to have one each, the waiter told us they named it Mambo Taxi bc after three, you need a taxi. Well more like after one! We had a blast. It was great. After lunch we shopped and crashed. We were exhausted from running around all day (and most likely due to the margarita). We took naps and got ready for another Mi Cocina meal (went back since she liked the quesadillas so much).  We had dinner there with Andrew and his sister Katie. It was a joy to have Katie join us.

Cant forget our Sunday trip to target, I got a real vaccume and a toaster! Its sad when those things excite you these days. My sister gave me an old dirt devil that didn't suck up anything. She tried to bumb it off on me and it worked. I thought I was getting a good deal, well sure enough it hardly works. I have been trying to make it work for the past 3 months. So needless to say, I needed a good functioning vaccume. 

Mom got to meet the whole family this weekend during lunch on Sunday at the Morgans. It was amazing. Mrs Morgan made a feast and we enjoyed it over great conversation. All of Andrews siblings were there so that was always fun. It was very sweet of Mrs Morgan to make such a great lunch for my mom and I. 

After lunch we drove my mom around some more to show her SMU and some other hot spots before she departed back to Nashville =(

We did NOT miss our Sprinkles Cupcakes. We were so full after lunch but it was a must for her to try Sprinkles. We split one and it was gone in 0.5 seconds. No joke. Amazing! She likes them just as much as me. 

With mom's help this weekend and 3 months later my apt is finally coming together. I was blessed to get a great coffee table from a girl at work. She so sweetly just gave it to me (and in return I gave her Sprinkles Cupcakes--perfect for any occasion. Yes, Im a walking advertisement for them).  So you will just have to visit for yourself to taste Sprinkles and see me! 

(its a weird angle, taken from my mac.

doesnt do justice but its worth a shot)

All in all we had a fabulous weekend. My mom's quote through the weekend were:

"its so hot."

"its so flat."

Both--very true statements. Only reached 105 degrees this weekend. Minor dry heat I would say. UGH! 

That was the end of our time. Sadly enough. Tears were shed and we departed. But I cant wait for her to come back! 

LO to LOP!

Andrew and Mom at the Reception in the backyard.

No caption needed.

Like mother, Like daughter.

The only picture I got of us all weekend. 

7.12.08
Our favorite Lo got hitched! She went from LO to LOP this past weekend. 

The wedding wasgreat and oh so fun. It was especially great for me cause I got to see Lo get married, for one, and for two, I got to see all my favorite friends!! It was so much fun. There were tears on the way home to say the least. It was a special time to spend time with Laura, family, and friends. Andrew and I got in town late Thur night and we were able to catch up with my mom and Lee for a little bit before I was too tired to talk. Friday we got up and Andrew had his normal coffee run and I got ready for the B'maids luncheon that was in Springfield. Good friends and good food. Laura gave us these great plates that she, JD, and JD's mom made in JDs home town. They are so heartfelt and cute. Mine is already displayed in my kitchen. I love it! 

Friday afternoon, we had the LONG tour of Springfield--ok, so thats a stretch. Springfield is not that big so we toured it, toured her home that looked great for the wedding, and went to PawPaw's house. Soon it was time for the rehersal/dinner. She got married in the church she grew up in so that was special for her and her family. The rehersal dinner was great! Great southern food. Couldnt ask for better food. Pork tenderloin, corn pudding, green beans, salad, mashed potatoes, and chess/fudge pie. YUM! I didnt hold back on the southern food at all this weekend. Im feeling it now! 

Saturday was the big day! Beautiful. She was amazing. The ceremony was special and sweet. We walked a few blocks, maybe 1 or 2, to her house where the reception was held. We arrived through the front gate to get some lemonade, and you walked through the front door to view the cake and get food. On to the back yard where there were 2 white tents, white lights, and tables set up. So pretty! The storm quickly approached and the Powells were out of there. They left in a tacky decorated Jetta! haha! It was great. So much fun to decorate. I have never actually decorated a car for a wedding so we had fun doing it. Don't worry--I didnt hesitate to write KS on it! =) 

They were out of there and on their way to Hawaii. 

Saturday night we went out in Nashville, which was a blast. It was a rewind to college and stayed out too late. I lost all concept of time because I was with such fun friends. I got to see my childhood best friend Brittney and it just made my weekend. 

All in all the weekend was wonderful. Sunday came too quick and Andrew and I were headed back to Dallas. Tear. I loved my time in Nashville this weekend. Lo, you looked beautiful! I love you! Congrats!!

B'maids luncheon with our gifts!

Lo and Pam (Lo's childhood hair stylest! She is the one who gave Lo all those perms!!)

Bride and me before she got hitched!

Reunion for the 4! Miss these girls bunches!

The Powells!!