Spending Time With Family

Last weekend, was a blast! On Friday after work, my sister-in-law came over for a sleep over. Since she was out of town working for her 21st birthday, I decided we were going to get her drunk when she got home. Because, you know, you only turn 21 once. Plus she doesn’t usually drink, so getting her tossed would be pretty easy. And quick.

We waited till Em was in bed, and then my husband followed so we made a run to the liquor store for some beer. We had decided on having a True Blood night, and came up with our own little drinking game. Needless to say by midnight, we were pretty tipsy. Quoting Eric and Bill repeatedly, and by 1 am we decided to call it a night. Waking up the next morning, we were fine. Although I did feel disgusted. Not hung-over disgusted but the “WTF did I put into my body?”- disgusted. Oh, but it was all worth it to see my dear sister in law all giggly and drunk.

Saturday we went shopping with my madre. She bought me some much needed make-up and I walked out with some pretty shoes. Ahh, it was a good day. Then that night we were off to my cousin Idrys’ graduation party! I can not believe my cousin is about to be 19 years old and attending college. Seriously, it seems like only yesterday that they brought her home from the hospital.

*insert sad face here*

I’m pretty sure it goes without saying, but I’m going to anyway, that we are all so very proud of her! She’s a very determined, talented, and artistic woman. Can not believe I have to use that term with her now. Crazy! This girl is truly smart, and achieves what she sets out to accomplish. I really admire her. Truly. And I am so thrilled to know that Emery will have someone like my cousin in her life that is setting such a wonderful example for her. She was given a "full ride" scholarship to a college up in the Metroplex, so she'll be commuting back and forth. She actually started her first class today, so I wish her all the luck in the world!

On top of that, I was able to visit with two of my older cousins, who haven’t seen in YEARS! The first years of my childhood I spent with Kenda and Dwayne. They lived with my aunt and uncle in the house we currently are living in. I can’t really recall when they moved off, but for a time they went and lived with there mother and I hardly ever got to see them. We lost contact, and well we all grew apart. But this past weekend, I was able to catch up with them and see their families. Oh, it was so amazing. It really made my heart happy to see everyone.

This picture is horrible. My mother took it, and had no idea how to work the camera.

So, that was our past weekend. Sorry for it taking so long, and using WAY TOO MANY pictures. But, hey, that's not even half of what I took. So, I actually spared you. :) This week has been crazy busy! Lots of things that need to get done, and I haven't quite yet achieved. But I will! I've almost got my entire schedule lined up for the next couple of months. Down to nap times if you can believe it? I know that sounds completely ridiculous, but my schedule this semester is pretty much demanding it. More on that later. Anywho, I hope everyone has had a wonderful week so far!