It Came and It Went

I think Saturday and Sunday went by too quickly! Mainly because I didn't get much accomplished, but I had a very good weekend!

Friday after work, mother, Courtney, Chloe, and Savannah picked me up at my house and we went to Tupelo. Courtney needed a few things from Hobby Lobby so we made a trip out of it. First was Hobby Lobby then mother and I dropped off the other three at Kohl's while we ran to Sam's. Then we hit up Dollar Tree for some snacks and picked them back up at Ross. Chloe was beyond ready to be home so we headed back. After I got home, I tried to do some house cleaning, but Brad needed to be in bed early so I didn't get much accomplished. Plus, it was already after 9 so who's in the mood to clean house on a Friday night at 9:30?

Saturday, I got up at 4 {Brad can NOT wake himself up so I have to do it for him OR listen to his alarm go off and off and off and off}. I got up about 7 and did some laundry and finished up most of the cleaning. Brad was already gone for the day {flying}. I met mom, Courtney and Chloe in town and we went to a benefit. Chloe's dance team danced {see this post}. Then we all went grocery shopping at Wal-Mart. I got home and fixed some spinach dip {Jenessa's favorite} then waited on her to get there. We were watching New Moon! After she left, Brad got home {around 8} and I threw an edible meal together. Early to bed, early to rise...

Sunday, 4:00am again! Brad had to fly out of Corinth before 6:30am to be in Tupelo with his instructor at 7. They flew and went over all of Brad's planning until about 10. Then Brad spent from 10-12 going over everything again. He flew to Hamilton about 12:30 to meet with his check-ride guy. I'll skip the other boring details and tell you....... he PASSED. He is now an Instrument Rated Private Pilot!! {he can fly in the clouds and read instruments}. He's one step closer to becoming a commercial pilot. The poor guy didn't get home until after 9 last night. He was warn out! I knew he would pass, but he was so nervous. Now, we can put away all of those approach charts and declutter the living room and kitchen again!!! I went to church Sunday morning, then come home and watched a movie. Then I met Jenessa and Pam at the theater to watch Eclipse. Afterwards, I went grocery shopping then back home to watch more movies. Nice!

Today is just another Manic Monday, but we're approaching closing time so that helps! :)

P.S. I watched New Moon, Eclipse, He's Just Not that in to You, and 27 Dresses this weekend. I also watched Big Brother. That was nice!!

Chloe Dancing

Saturday, Chloe and her dance team performed at a benefit. In Chloe's age group, there were only two girls to show {her and another girl}. They danced to Alvin and the Chipmunks and had a good time.

Later, mom, Courtney, and I went to Wal-Mart and we all broke off and went our separate ways. Chloe {still wearing her dance outfit} decided she would go with me. Normally she is pretty bashful, but Saturday she was standing in the buggy while doing her dance moves and singing. So not like her, but so funny! Mom said the outfit must have given her the extra oomph to do those things. We were walking around having a good time {both of us getting looks for acting goofy} and she said "Aunt Cassie, I wish you could be in our family." I told her I am in her family and she said "nuh-uh, we're Wilbanks and you're not. I've got Brian Wilbanks and Courtney Wilbanks and Chloe Wilbanks, and you're just Aunt Cassie". I almost cried from laughing at her. She was SO serious about it. Then she said "see, you're not in my family". Out of the mouths of babes...

Shopping & a Tutorial

Happy belated Independence Day!!

Last week was pretty much boring! { I sort of like them that way} The only thing I really did {besides work} was clean house. Does that count? Ok, I also did a little shopping. Nothing major, but I did end up with a new top {that can be used in Summer & Fall!} and a few things for the house. I got a small faux potted Boston fern, a monogrammed lamp and a nice big piece of tin/iron for my bedroom!

Friday after work, Brad got started on my "honey-do" list. I had seven things {at the time} to hang and he finished all of that! That pile started forming about a year ago so I was thrilled to finally have it done. Or so I thought... Saturday I ran into Kirkland's {I was sick and shopping is always helpful} and found the piece I had been eyeing on their website. I didn't buy it then because it was a little more than I wanted to spend. I thought about it all Saturday afternoon and night and then again on Sunday. After church, Brad and I went to Kirkland's so I could get it! :) Yay for me except for the fact that it's still sitting in my bedroom floor waiting to be hung. Hopefully, it will get hung tonight. It was supposed to be done last night, but our hot water valve on our washing machine busted {water leak!} so he spent last night repairing that.

Saturday we had a cook-out at Brian & Wendy's house. We had burgers, grilled corn, potatoes, dips, etc and for dessert?? Homemade Oreo ice cream! Y-U-M!

Sunday after church, shopping and nap time, I went to my aunt and uncle's house for another cookout. I met up with Brad at a friend's house just in time to watch the fireworks. Here's where the "tutorial" part of the title comes into play...

Firework shot, take 1:

Firework shot, take 2

Firework shot, take 3

So, obviously, I am not the one to be giving tutorials on taking pictures of fireworks. I can't believe it! I missed some really pretty fireworks! :(

Monday, the bank was closed and Brad was off too. I spent my day piddling around the house and Brad spent most of his day flying! It was so nice not to have to go to work yesterday!

Tomorrow is Brad's last doctor's appointment in Columbus {hopefully}! Sunday, I think some friends and I are going to try to watch Eclipse!