Monday, January 21, 2013

Every Weekend Should Be Three Days Long

Right now I'm sipping coffee, blogging (obviously), and feeling thankful for Martin Luther King so that I get a three day weekend!

Okay, I know he did a lot of great things for equality, and I doubt his "dream" was for me to get a day off of work, but right now I'm just loving this quiet, relaxing morning!

Before I turn this into a productive day of cleaning, let's re-cap this lovely three-day weekend.

Friday night was spent at the new Perot Museum of Nature and Science.  If you live in Dallas and haven't been, check it out-- there are so many cool things to see and do.


My boss gave a talk there on her new book, Make Your Brain Smarter, as part of the museum's "Ingenuity" evening for adults, and we turned it into an event for our young professionals group, which I coordinate.

After exploring the museum, my roomie and I discovered a yummy Tex-Mex place across the street.  A fun night in our city- I love Dallas.


Saturday, my friend Megan and I roadtripped to a part of Texas I've never visited- little old Abilene- for our friend Liz's baby shower.  We all went to high school together, and it's nice to still be in touch a few years later.  

Baby Noah is due on Valentine's Day, but my bet is on February 2 for his delivery... I hope I'm right! Liz's hosts threw her such a cute shower, and Noah's cake was adorable! 


Of course I got excited with my gift and stuck with the monkey theme.  Can't wait to meet this sweet little baby!

I am definitely a city girl, but it was fun to take a little road trip with a friend and see a new part of my home state and get "away from it all."

Don't worry, we followed it...

And, the highlight of my Sunday was going to my parents' house for family dinner. There's no place like home.

How was your weekend?



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  1. Kenzie @ Life According to KenzJanuary 21, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    I love this! Baby showers are my favorite and your gift was so cute! :-) I hope you're right on the arrival date, too! Also... Love the Yellow Brick Road Sign! You know how much I love Wozard of Oz! :-)

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    1. JulieJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:38 AM

      Thanks, Kenz! I can see you having a blast planning baby showers for your friends in a few years... and let's not even get started on your own! : )

      So far, no Baby Noah...hope I'm right on the date! Plus, the 2nd is their wedding anniversary, so it's their lucky day! And I know, I LOVE Wizard of Oz! Their entire neighborhood was filled with cute little street names- they live on Lollipop Trail!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    That cake is adorable!!! I too am SO thankful for this lovely 3 day weekend. :) Happy Monday!

    Fanny
    www.pinstripedpenguin.com

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    1. JulieJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:39 AM

      Let's petition for them ALL to be three days long!!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 21, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    I love that glow in the dark frog! It's seriously awesome :) I've nominated you for the Liebster Award! Go to my blog (http://faithloveandhopeeverafter.blogspot.com/2013/01/my-first-award.html) to get it and answer the questions!

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    1. JulieJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:39 AM

      Thanks so much, Janna! I'll go check out your answers and get to know you, and then answer mine. : )

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  4. Teh MeganJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    That's an awesome frog! Also, I might be biased, but Feb 3rd is definitely the best day in February to be born...... I started my party on Feb 3rd, a whopping 2 weeks late. My mom wasn't pleased, at all!

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    1. JulieJanuary 23, 2013 at 6:40 AM

      Haha oh my goodness, I'm sure she was ready to NOT be pregnant anymore at that point! Well maybe Baby Noah will come on the 3rd... I'll let you know!

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