Downtown Triple Date

Our friends have been talking for months about getting a babysitter so we could all go downtown and have a night out.  Since Mark and Chantal will be moving back to Canada in less than a month we could wait no longer.  They got a sitter for the two babies and we headed to Churrasco's for dinner.  

I absolutely love Argentinian food and ate until I couldn't eat any more.  We had some of the best steak we have ever had in our lives.  You could cut it with a fork and it melted in your mouth. Between the steak and the plantain chips I was in heaven!  The meal was simply wonderful! Churrasco's never disappoints!

Chantal, Mark, Derek, me, Greg, and Andrea

Derek and I

After dinner we had time to go to Sonoma Wine Bar for a couple drinks before returning home.  It was a fabulous night out on the town!

The waiter with five flights of wine

Table full of wine!  Have I ever mentioned
that we love wine?

Rob Returns!

Our friend Rob recently moved back to Houston after spending a year in California.  His birthday was last weekend so we were more than happy to go out with him and celebrate both his birthday and him being back in Houston!  

Rob and all the ladies

Me and Megan

Megan and I with the birthday boy!

Family Vacation

Because we were already in South Carolina for Katie and Adam's wedding we decided to use the opportunity to spend some time with both of our families.  My sister-in-law, niece, and nephew were in town so we tried to make the most of the time we had together.  William and Lauren came to the wedding and danced the night away!

Me and Lauren

William is getting so big!

William and Lauren watching Aunt Katie dancing

Wishing the rest of the family could have made it!

The sister I never had

Lauren dancing with Uncle Derek

William was a dancing machine

Lauren dancing with Aunt Katie.
She LOVES Katie. 

Lauren and William dancing

After the wedding we headed to Surfside Beach to spend a few days in the sun and the sand.  I loved getting to spend the time with Lauren, William, Beth, Courtney, and my parents.  I just wish we could have stayed longer.

Lauren at the end of the dock 

Sunrise on the beach

Sunrise

Family at the beach.  Thanks to Courtney for taking photos
for us!

So stinkin' cute

Love these kids!

We left the beach midweek and drove back to my parents but not without a stop at Shealy's BBQ. Shealy's has the best fried chicken I've had anywhere and I didn't want to lose the chance to get some!

Fried chicken perfection.  Nothing better than
a Shealy's pulley bone!

On Wednesday my parents drove us to Social Circle, GA to eat at the Blue Willow Inn and to transfer us to Derek's parents so we could spend the rest of the week with him.  On we went to Atlanta for a few days of shopping and celebrating Derek's mother being 5 years cancer free!  Congratulations, Janet!

Derek and I at the 5 Year Cancer Free Party 

Half of a smoked hog for the party! 

It was a wonderful week spent with both our families and we look forward to getting to see everyone again!

Katie and Adam - The Perfect Pair

Memorial Day weekend I had the honor of attending the marriage of one of my very best friends, Katie, to one amazing man, Adam. From the first time I met Adam I knew he was going to be someone special and I could not be more thrilled that he and Katie are married.

 Friday night was the rehearsal and a Texas themed dinner. Adam is from outside of Houston and loves to eat brisket and wear cowboy boots as much as we do!

The awesome Texas themed cake

Loved the glasses. So cute!

Derek and I 

Me and the Beautiful Bride 

Saturday morning we had a delicious brunch with all of the bridesmaids, Katie, her family, and family-to-be.  It was a relaxing time before a rushed day of hair and makeup appointments, getting dressed, and getting to the church on time.  I decided to put the new camera to good use and tried to capture as many moments of such a wonderful and exciting day.  These are just a few of my favorites:

Bridesmaids with the Bride at the Bridal Luncheon

Finishing up with the veil

Makeup Time

Getting into the dress 

Watching guests arrive and trying to get a glimpse of the groom

Katie being a good sport and letting me channel my
inner photographer.  She was absolutely stunning! 

Katie and her Father

Mother and Daughter

The church was gorgeous!

Katie's Bouquet

Beautiful cake!

Bridesmaids! 

The happy bride and groom

First Dance

Cutting the cake

Me, Katie, and Beth

Roomies! Katie, Tabitha, and I lived together Senior year.

Leaving after a perfect night!

Congratulations, Katie and Adam!  I am so happy that you found each other and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!