We hadn't been to the beach yet this summer, and I'd been wanting to, so on Saturday JW took me. We got up and headed out fairly early and spent the morning on the beach in Galveston. I set up camp with my towel and a book in the sand while JW took off to explore. It wasn't long before he was out of sight. There is just something about the smell of the ocean and the sound of the waves that just feels like summer fun. It was great. We enjoyed jumping over waves and walking on the shore together. Then, we packed up and headed to lunch. JW surprised me and we went to the Rain Forest Cafe on the seawall. We went there on prom weekend when we were dating in high school one year, so it was a fun memory to re-live.
Then, on Sunday after church, we headed over to my parents house for a yummy lunch and afternoon by the pool. My dad made his famous steaks with beans and baked potatoes and I got to open presents... a new stud earing for my cartilage and Marshall's gift cards (which you know I spent in no time)! It was delicious and we had a blast together as a whole family.
Let me paint the picture for you: Girls- at one end of the pool laying out on floats in the water but trying not to get splashed, girl talk, reading, you get the picture. Boys- in the shallow end playing basketball, making lots of noise, competing against one another in game after game of h-o-r-s-e. So, at one point a creative basketball shot becomes making a basket with me on Hunter's back. He makes it. So, Taylor and JW have to follow. Taylor ups the ante by suggesting Hunter get on my back. Taylor made it. So, then it was JW's turn. I don't remember if he made it or not, but it was an adventure. Needless to say, there is never a dull moment when we are all together, and I love it. JW and I would love to have a house like this one day... full of lots of love and memories and never quiet.
Are you laughing? How can you not?
Monday was my actual birthday and in true birthday tradition, JW woke me up with breakfast and presents in bed. He gave me tickets to four different musicals that we can go see together throughout the next year. I am very excited!
My co-workers and friends made me feel special at the office too. Sweet notes, a sign on my door, candy, a cookie delivery from Shay Bear, and mom and Claire to take me to lunch and for a quick Marshall's run of course. JW picked up take-out for dinner, Momma Hance came over to give me her gift... tickets to see Michael Buble in concert in October (eek!!!) and my mom came over to watch The Bachelorette with me. It was a good day and a great birthday! Thanks to all the friends and family who made it special! Love you!
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