An Exhausted Mess

So, there is a reason that I have been completely and utterly blog MIA (in every sense of the word including blogging, reading and commenting) for the past two weeks. Or, how about fifty million reasons! To say that the past two weeks have been nothing short of crazy and fast would be a complete understatement. I feel like I've been to Mars and back. However, it has all been filled with great fun.

Here is a peak into my past:

Got to see Sally, her precious boys and her sister Kaye's new baby before the crazy summer went all wacky. It was so much fun and holding that darling child baby for hours on end was just the sweetest thing ever. Have I ever mentioned that I love babies? Well, in case you were wondering, I LOVE ME SOME CHILDREN.

Went to a wedding for a girl who was in my sorority.

Got to see a ton of my precious Phi Lamb girls there, which was a blast.

Spent too much money at Target. (Story of my life.)

Traveled to Port Aransas and back with some of the funnest, most hysterical high school peeps ever, to enjoy a week based around being "Simple." Talk about a great high school beach week retreat. I LOVE ME SOME HIGH SCHOOL CAMP.

While in Port Aransas, stayed up until the wee hours of the night chatting and laughing about who knows what. (Believe me, you may not want to know what!) And you know, it was the kind of laughing that makes your side split, your breathing stop, and tears roll down your face. I LOVE ME SOME LAUGHING.

Ran on the beach with the girls.

Took jumping pictures on the beach with the girls.

Had mud fights with peeps on the beach.

Worshiped on and at the beach.

Which basically boiled down to the fact that I spent 24/7 outside all last week either on the beach, or in the pool.

I LOVE ME SOME BEACHES.

Came home to immediately start VBS week at church. I LOVE ME SOME VBS.

Was in charge of water day at VBS.

Heard a few kids puked at VBS because they were so hot. Isn't that pitiful? Bless their hearts.

Spent three record breaking heat days (no lie!) outside during VBS so the (almost 1,000 children) could enjoy water moonwalks galore and never ending water games.

Seriously, when I say record breaking heat, I mean it. Like it's June in Houston and we're already sporting 103 degree heat which makes the heat index 107. Would someone please tell me what's going on? It is only June. Not to mention that Houston no longer believes in rain. It's just gross.

Okay, moving on...Debbie Downer.

Went to the Astros game with the high school peeps to watch them loose...again.

Sat behind Hunter Pence at the Astros game. It made the loose worth it.

Have had great, serious, encouraging conversations with some precious girls. I LOVE ME SOME GIRLS.

Told the girls that it is so much easier said than done to wait for my man. Told them it's the number one thing that I wrestle with. But told them that even though it's stinkin' hard, and it stinkin' hurts sometimes, it's so worth it.

Saw The Proposal. Undeniably cute and hilarious. Would totally see it again.

Saw Transformers. (Truth be told, I was so exhausted I fell asleep during the movie. I know. In Transformers? It's so loud. But the tiredness consumed me.)

Two movies in one week? I just broke my own record.

Am gearing up for a wedding shower, wedding and birthday celebration this weekend.

Looking way more than forward to leaving for Colorado next week.

Rambled on a blog about nothing.

Told myself I'd be in bed before midnight tonight, and it is 12:08.

And completely still in shock that Michael Jackson died today. Like seriously. Absolutely wild.

Feel the same way about Farrah Fawcet, except for that we all knew she was really sick. But still, all in the same day? Just wild, wild, wild.

On that note, I'll leave you with way too many pictures. They do say pictures paint a thousand words.

Could this be any sweeter?

Sweet cousin bonding time.

Jude thought I needed an airplane and the baby girl. You know, because baby girls and airplanes are in the same category.

Big yawn.

Because every little boy needs a helmet when taking care of his cousin.

The Newlyweds.

All the Phi Lambs with beautiful Christine.

Off they go!

We love running on the beach.

And we also love jumping on the beach.

My precious group of girls!

Yours truly. The Cruise Director/Captain...Lindsee Eddy.

Ninety to Nothin'

I knew this summer was going to be crazy, but I figured we'd just ease into the craziness.

Boy was I wrong.

I like to tell people that my summer is already over because from now until the end of August when school starts, my calender is completely and utterly full.

This week has been insane because we are not only getting ready to leave for our high school camp on Monday, but the Jr. High festivities started Tuesday night, then I taught one of our first summer bible studies on Wednesday night, and before leaving for camp, I have to have everything done for VBS since it starts the week we get back and I am in charge of "water day" for close to a thousand kiddos. It's a blast, but it's work.

So, to say that this week has been a whirlwind is a complete understatement.

I actually ended up not going to Metro tonight because I had too much to do and don't feel like I have enough time to get it done. I was sad because I love Metro and will miss it next week since I'll be at camp.

With that said, here is my itinerary for the rest of my summer that has already ended...

Next week: High School camp in Port Aransas from Monday to Friday.

The next week (The last full week of June): VBS at our church.

July 1st - 10th: Vacation in Colorado with the family. (I CAN'T WAIT!)

Come home for one week.

July 18th - 25th: High School Mission trip.

Home for a week again.

August 2nd - 7th: Jr. High Camp.

Come home and we immediately start transitioning everything for the fall.

These are just the times I'll be gone, it doesn't even cover everything else we have going on for the summer. I'm telling you, there is no slowing down in the summer with youth ministry! Don't hear me complaining, it is beyond fun and I am blessed that I even have the job I do, but it can take a toll at times.

Needless to say, I am excited that the summer is in full swing, but I may be M.I.A a bit due to my wild schedule. But then again, maybe I won't because I somehow find more time to blog when I'm busy.

Time will certainly tell.

However, the thing I'm excited the most about this summer? Building stronger relationships with the girls I'll be spending tons of time with on the trips and just doing day to day stuff. Oh, y'all, it thrills my heart. I love them endlessly. And I love their pure, need for authentic relationship hearts.

So, all that to say, I would definitely appreciate a prayer from you if you think of me this summer. Just that I'll have stamina and energy, especially as we leave for camp on Monday! Also that I would be intentional about taking time out for myself and not getting too burned. That I would feed my own soul. (It's so easy not to do this, just for the record!)

Hope you all have a splendid weekend. I've got meetings, and errands and weddings, oh my! It will be fun. Thanks for reading the most boring post of rambling about summer ever.

Adios, peeps!

A Blessed 24th Birthday

This past Tuesday, June 2nd, I turned the BIG 24. (For those of you thinking I really think 24 is a big number, please note that I am being completely sarcastic.)

The entire day was so much fun and one of the best birthdays yet!

It started out that morning walking into a decorated office. My boss and our intern did a great job of demolishing that place and making me feel very loved! The flowers are from my dad who brought them to the office before I got there. So sweet!

Here is my desk. Please know that my desk normally does not look this chaotic, but the boys had to do what the boys had to do. There were all sorts of themes within the decor including pirates, baby showers, princess and lastly my favorite, Biggest Loser. Yes, Biggest Loser paraphernalia and all. They know me so well! You just never know what you can find at the handy dandy Dollar store.

JJ thought it would be funny to print out a picture of the beloved Bob Harper to make me feel extra special. Bob said to me, "Hi Lindsee...I think you're the Biggest...WINNER! Look at my abs but don't stumble!" How wrong is that? I know that everyone that walked in my office that day probably thought I was the biggest heathen ever. Not my idea, folks, not my idea. But very clever nonetheless. They also bought me a Biggest Loser cookbook and a scale. I was just tickled pink.

Bob had a lot of messages for me that day. This is outside my office!

After work I enjoyed the best dinner at Taste of Texas with my family and some of my closest, sweet friends. I am still overly full from that meal, but y'all, that place is just mouth watering! We laughed, and talked, and ate, and laughed and ate, and opened gifts and ate some more and then called it a night. However, I wish I had a dollar for every time the waiter said my name. I'd be a full and rich girl! He was super nice.

Jen came to dinner to celebrate with me! I love her.

Two of my sweetest girls, Claire and Jen! Thank you girls for loving me the way you do!

This would be the Death by Snickers dessert. I had one bite and took the rest home! (Talk about self-control! On my birthday nonetheless!)

Take a look at this progression of pictures. We couldn't get a good one because Jack kept squeezing my leg!

Jack and Cheryl! My pseudo parents!

My sweet parents!

The Texas Eddy's celebrating at Taste of Texas. And the taste of Texas is indescribable!

My tall friends, Claire and Russell!

This is how we roll. I love my brothers.

We're good buds.

After dinner we headed to the Martins house where Jack made a cake for me.

Read that again.

Jack, Jen's dad, baked me an Ice Cream Mint Chocolate Chip Cake for my birthday. Y'all, it was so good. Now you know why I had major self-control at Taste of Texas with the death dessert.

Here I am very excited about the cake.

Around the cake was mint M&M's and Ghirardelli chocolate mint squares. So creative! But even more tasty. On the inside, not only was there cake and ice cream, but all Jr. Mints.

I finished about half of this piece! Rich, rich, rich!

Mint Chocolate Chip, Ice Cream Cake goodness.

After my second dessert we headed home and I felt like the most special, loved, full (thanks to Taste of Texas) and blessed girl on the planet. It was such a sweet day!

And guess what? It didn't even end there.

Normally at the office we take each other out for our birthdays, however, Tuesday was a crazy day and we had meetings all day, so instead they took me out on Wednesday.

We went to none other than, Lupe Tortilla. I was really feeling a need for some good Mexican and Lupe's does not disappoint. The funnest part was that not only did the whole youth staff come, but then all of the youth pastors wives, Anna and Angie, plus Dana and Mike came as well! Seriously, y'all, talk about feeling loved! I know I keep saying that but I just felt blessed and showered in love all day. We had a great time and the chicken fajitas hit the spot!

All in all, it was one of the best birthdays yet! I don't even know how to begin to thank everybody who made this day so special to me and showered me with love and blessings. Each and everyone of you mean the absolute world to me. So, thank you, thank you, thank you for your texts, emails, facebook messages, calls, gifts, presence and love. You blessed this 24 year olds heart more than you'll ever know.

So, here's to 24! I pray this year is one of the best yet, just like this birthday!

Thank you, Jesus, for blessing me with the best family and friends a girl could ever ask for. And thank you for yet another year I am able to serve you! You amaze me!

Happy June!

Happy June, everybody.

I happen to adore this month because it means it's my BIRTHDAY! I know, how self-centered can I be? But, I love my birthday. And in 2 hours and 42 minutes I will be the big 24. Crazy, I tell you!

Anyhow, before I get all excited over my birthday that isn't even here yet, I have to discuss with you the past week. Because on Monday', we all know how appropriate a re-cap is.

So, here goes.

Last Week:
Last week was just plain crazy. But seriously, when is the month of May not crazy? I basically spent all my time like a nerd staring at a computer screen putting together a slide show to recognize all our graduating seniors in big church. High School and college alike. (And yes, I still call it big church.) This was my third year in a row to do this, and while I do thoroughly enjoy doing it, it just takes up time. So, before I bore you with any more power point, slide show details, we'll just skip to Friday.

Oh wait, before we skip to Friday, I need to tell you that I started on Level 2 of 30 Day Shred this past week. I was knocking on heavens door all the while screaming profanities at Jillian. Bless my sweet heart. It's so hard, but I love it. (It's sick how much I love that stupid exercise DVD.)

Friday:
Well, of course I worked, but right after work I headed to see five of the 8th grade girls take pictures before they went to their 8th grade dance. Can we just have a moment of silence, please, for all of our past 8th grade dances.

Thank you.

They were beyond precious and you could tell being all dressed up they weren't in their normal atmosphere, and so naturally, were pretty quiet and shy about taking pictures. I am sure as the night went on, they had no problem capturing their gorgeousness, but at first, it's always a little awkward.

Pretty Girls!

After taking pictures I headed to BJ's Brewery to celebrate Grant's birthday, who just so happens to Jen's husband. Have I ever told you how much I absolutely love this family?? Because I do. I just do. They're like my own and for that I am so grateful. I truly mean that! No other family do I feel more at home with than I do them. After some wild conversations at dinner about famous actors and actresses, and Jen pretending to be Pacey from Dawson's Creek talking out of the side of her mouth (all the while Jaclyn and I were wetting ourselves) we went back to the Martin's house (Jen's parents), where we proceeded to sort pink and purple skittles and watch Jack bake two marvelous three tiered cakes for his precious grand babies who were turning three. It is a sight to behold, y'all. Jack's got talent.

She'll hate me for these.

But, we still love and accept here for who she is and where she's at in life.

I went home that night exhausted and happy.

Saturday:
We're gonna go ahead and skip right on over this day, because truly, nothing worth documenting happened. Basically, I was a lazy bum.

Sunday:
After a wonderful morning at church, Jen came out to Cypress, so she and I and our moms all went to lunch at a little Mexican place near us. We proceeded at this lunch until after 3:30 pm, which tells you that good times were had! And they were. (This was a special treat only because all of the men in our life, my dad and all their husbands, were golfing for the afternoon.) So, thank you, men for golfing Sunday afternoon so that we could have a fun lunch. I like you all.

Once I got home I took me a long nap. Oh, it was glorious! Sunday naps are few and far between these days, so I took full advantage of my bed that afternoon.

That night was our Senior Send Off at church, so of course, I spent the evening up there where I got to hold the sweetest baby ever for at least an hour and "bop" him to sleep. Can we get an "Awww!" (The "bop" is where you stand and "rock" from side to side all the while bopping your knees. It totally does the trick.) Oh, I needed that baby fix. And any 7 month old will certainly give you that fix. I am my mother's daughter. Oh, and I also loved getting to celebrate all the seniors, of course!

Monday:
Today was fast and furious. And to be completely honest, I love Monday's like that! We were crazy busy at work, and then after work I came home and went straight to Jazzercise so I would be home in time to watch The Bachelorette. (Guilty pleasure, don't judge.) Which by the way, gets crazier and crazier each night!

And now, here I am blogging.

All the while trying to decide what I am gong to wear tomorrow for my birf-day. A girls got to look cute on her birthday, does she not?!

On that note, I better get to my closet.