weekend shenans | being present

You know what's rude? The weekend is rude. At least this one was. Last weekend we had FOUR blissful days, and then this one we only had TWO. Like I said, rude. I could use another two right about now. 

I didn't take many photos this weekend. I think it will remain this way for a while. Living your life through your phone isn't very fun. Being present in the moment is what I've been doing. And you know what? It's been nice. I'm not going to worry about not having a photo from Saturday night out with friends - because I was enjoying a night out with great friends! 

one: free things are the best things. A while back I clicked on an ad on someone's blog and got this free insulated mason jar! Winner. 

two: I wore my hair naturally on Friday night. A told me that it looked weird that the center of my hair was straight and the sides were curly. The center being the bangs...he's weird.

three: natural hair turned into poofy hair once out.

four-five: we took Reid on a swim date on Saturday afternoon. He was in heaven and mama and dada got to get a workout in!

six: Sunday lunch date to Ruffles Green. So good!

seven: followed by a shopping date. I call this "the one week my hair looks good" look. 

eight-nine: this morning's run. Color is good, and so is 79 degrees with about ZERO humidity. I was even chilly at first!

Not pictured because I was busy having fun:

Friday night we had A's cousin and his fiance' over for dinner. We grilled shrimp burgers - and HOLY COW, they were amazing. I plan on making them again and blogging the recipe. They were the perfect summer burger. We went over to Cedar Creek after for some beers, but by midnight we were all about to fall asleep. 

Saturday I went over to my parent's side of town to plan my best friend's Happy Hour wedding shower. Is that not the best idea you've ever heard? After our swimming date, we met up with my friend Cathren and her husband Will for dinner. Being back in Houston has been SO nice for reasons like this. I'd missed them! We were thinking of going out after, but after I almost fell asleep at 9:30, we decided to stay in and FaceTime Glenn + Alexa. Wise choice! 

After Mass and lunch on Sunday, we went on a whirlwhind shopping trip and then met up with the Reid clan and got snowballs. The hour wait (!!) was a long one, but they were delicious. My mouth is probably still red, though. 

All in all, it was a nice weekend! Maybe that's because it involved NO home projects. We needed a break, bad.