Baton Rouge, Baby!

VERY early Saturday morning I packed up and headed to Hobby Airport to catch my flight headed to Baton Rouge for the weekend! I was off to see my BFF Jen! Part of me was tired, the other part highly excited, and the other part mad that I couldn't get a flight out the night before. Y'all, can you believe that out of 12 flights that left on Friday, NONE of them were available for me to take. I was mad because I just knew that if I didn't fly in on Friday it would shorten my time with Jen. But alas, my flight ARRIVED in New Orleans at 8:15 Saturday morning where Jen was awaiting my arrival where we then headed to Baton Rouge. Since I got there so early on Saturday, it didn't feel like I missed a beat. I was thankful. It really did feel like I'd been there since Friday night.

Once we got to their apartment, we lounged around for a bit so that both of us could rest. We both had to be up early since I had to catch an early flight, and since she had to drive to New Orleans to pick me up. Granted, we didn't sleep, but we watched a few shows and just chilled out. It was nice.

After some rest, we decided it was shoppy shoppy time! :) We headed to a new shopping center that has many wonderful stores that we know of, and then some cutsie boutiques. It was a beautiful day and the shopping center is outside, so it was great fun. Both of us kept forgetting where we were because 1) that shopping center is new and she's been there once and 2) we're hardly together, especially in Baton Rouge! Neither of us purchased anything, but we enjoyed the many cute outfits we did see. After that we headed to Chick-Fil-A and met Jen's friend, Katie, for lunch! It was so nice to meet her. I've heard so much about her so it's always nice to put a face with a name. She is just too sweet and we hit it off great! Now, I about towered over both of them, but all was well. They are just some tiny people. I, on the other hand, am ginormous compared to them! :) You've got yourself a tall girl here!

After lunch we all headed to the outlet mall. I was so excited because they have a Gap Outlet. My absolute fav! Joanna and I have a yearly trip to the Katy Mills Mall here in Houston just to shop at the great Banana and Gap Outlets offered there. So of course, I wished for our Jo, but all was still well. Y'all, let me just tell you, each of us tried on about a gazillion things. And, each of us left with NOTHING. Sad stinkin' day. Oh well, we saved some money, which is I guess as good as purchasing something at Gap Outlet. :)

We were pooped after this excursion so Jen and I headed back to the apartment to chill for a while, and then later that evening, Grant, met me and Jen over at Chase and Ronda's house for some good grillin'! It was so much fun. There house is just beautiful! I love how Ronda decorates. It's very much like I want to decorate my house one day! And Chase can grill some good Chicken. Yum. It was fabulous! We then watched a movie where I fell asleep. I didn't want to because it was a good movie, but y'all, I had been up since 4:45 A.M. I just couldn't help my sleepy eyes! So Chase and Ronda, thank you so very much for having us over. It was so much fun and y'all are wonderful hosts!

Sunday, Grant woke up sick, so Jen and I headed to church alone. I think that was the first time in Jen and Linds history that we have attended church together, alone, in another city. That just occurred to me. It was good, though, and I am glad I got to see where they go to church! After church we had lunch at Copeland's?! Jen, help me out. Nonetheless, it was good and I took home a Snickers Cheesecake that added 10 pounds to me instantly. It was so worth it.

That afternoon we pretty much lounged all day, and watched Legally Blonde, The Musical. It was so very cute and the songs have been stuck in my head ever since! I then packed my stuff and we headed for the airport, yet again. I know it seemed like I was barely there, but it felt like I was there much longer than I really was. My flight was supposed to leave at 9:15, so I got there around 8ish to find out that my flight had been delayed to 10:50. So, I got me some peanut butter crackers, and a magazine, then made myself comfortable. After departing so late, I arrived back in Houston at midnight, getting me to my house around 1 A.M. I was pooped! But, the weekend was so worth it. I loved me some good ole' Baton Rouge time with my favorite Jennifer Dawn.

I love you, precious BFF. And tell Grant I love him, too! :)

Taking pictures before lunch!

Jen and Ronda with sweet Bailey!

All 3 of us trying to get a picture!


The boys playing X-Box! Doesn't Grant look so excited!! ;)



Also, just recentely, I have been working on some more plates! Y'all, it is so much fun. I love when people want me to do something different for them. The wedding ones are always so fun, too! I am doing another wedding one this weekend for somebody and can't wait! It's been a blast.

Know that if you are interested, I am still doing them, I just haven't talked about it recently. Just shoot me an email (which you can find in my profile) and I'd be happy to work with you! If you want to see more, just click on the link to the left!