A Great, Relaxing Weekend!

Last weekend was so much fun and so relaxing. I value my weekends so much more now that I stay at home. I know that sounds really weird since I don't "work" during the week, but let me explain. When I worked, my weekends were fun, but they also consisted of cleaning, going to the grocery store, etc. Rarely did Matthew and I just do absolutely nothing. Now, during the week I clean, go to the store, do laundry, and other chores so that my weekends can be completely filled with spending time with my husband and my daughter. I love it! I love knowing that Matt has two full days to hang with Cadence and I. I love how we can all cuddle in the bed and love on each other without having to worry about doing errands or chores. I love it!

Friday night we went over to The Ivester's to celebrate Ashley's 21st birthday. I love my in-laws and I have so much fun hanging out with them. We ate supper, played Apples to Apples and just enjoyed each other's company. Saturday, Matt and I woke up and he decided we should go to breakfast at IHOP and run out to the mall. IHOP turned out to be extremely busy so we left and went to Cracker Barrel and enjoyed a yummy brunch. After running around at the mall we came home and we all (including the pups) took a nap. When we walked into the house I noticed Gerber Daisies and a card. Mom had stopped in while we were out and left my Valentine's gift from my daddy. He was my first Valentine and he always gives me a Valentine present. I love that tradition. They also left a little precious outfit for Cadence. I love my thoughtful parents! Matt is now Cady's valentine and he had a sweet card for her. She is going to grow up knowing how she should be treated and loved. Her daddy is a great example of that, just like my daddy has always been for me.

For supper Matt and I had reservations at Calhoun Corners in Clemson. We went there the night Matt proposed (which was around Valentine's Day). We always try to go there for VDay and I'm so glad we got to go again this year. We dropped Cady off at The Ivester's and headed off to supper. I really enjoyed this time together with my husband. We had great conversation and just enjoyed each other's company. After supper we went to downtown Clemson and had ice cream at Spill The Beans. YUM! Vanilla icecream with cake batter is our new favorite treat. :) My Valentine's Day was wonderful! Matt had given me 2 dozen pink roses (I love his attention to detail...Pink is my favorite color) on Thursday, so I have been able to enjoy my flowers for a long time. I have the best Valentine ever!

Sunday, we went to church and came back home and RELAXED. We all cuddled in our Bonus Room and watched seasons of Friday Night Lights (our favorite show). We started watching this show a couple of years ago but never saw the first few. So, we relaxed and vegged out while watching FNL. What a great day! I am so thankful for our relaxing weekends. What a blessing!