Beginning Experience/Valentine's Day/Mardi Gras

Hi everyone!

Sorry it has taken me so long to post again.  Last weekend (Feb. 10-12, 2012) was our Beginning Experience weekend.  It was a very successful weekend! 

Unfortunately I had to work Monday so I wasn't able to rest from the weekend.  When I got home from work I had a Valentine's Day card from by best friend!  Tuesday was Valentine's day so I was planning on cooking for a couple of single friends (Beth and Lisa) from Beginning Experience.   As I was getting ready to cook, I got a call from my friend/neighbor who asked if I was doing anything for dinner.  She and another friend (a different Lisa and Bette) were going to pick up something to eat and rent a movie.  I told her we already had movies to watch and I was cooking so to just come on over.  This reminds me of the scripture where Jesus feeds the multitudes because I only had 3 chicken breasts but we made it stretch and even were so full!  I have to say this was my best Valentine's Day ever (so far...LOL).

Thursday I met up with my friend Jennifer who was in from Seattle with her family and we went to the uptown parades.  Amanda picked up Cole and Hannah from school and met us.  I had a great time, as did the kids, but it was sooooo tiring!!!  I am not as young as I used to be. 

Saturday I went with Beth and Lisa to see The Vow.   It was an amazing movie.   I pray I am able to find a love like that in my lifetime. 

As for Mardi Gras, I am not planning on going to any parades.  I am going to stay home and do some gardening and maybe take the kids to the park for a picnic...low key.

Have a safe Mardi Gras everyone!!

Hugs!

Super Weekend!!!

Congratulations to the New York Giants and New Orleans native, Eli Manning, for winning Super Bowl XLVI!  Love a game that is decided near the end (except when the Saints are playing....too stressful).  Can't wait for Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans!!!

Friday night I had to rush home and get the house ready for a meeting for Beginning Experience.   I was planning on doing it Thursday night but was up until after 10:00 fighting Cole to do homework. 

Saturday night I had Mass and Recommittment for our upcoming Beginning Experience weekend.   God was definitely watching over us because when Lisa and I got to the church, there was a break in the downpour so we didn't get drenched!!!

Yesterday I didn't even leave the house!   My friend/neighbor, Lisa, came over in her slippers, with a blanket and pillow and we ate pizza, had drinks and watched the game....very relaxing.

Now it is Monday again.  I am working today so I can have Friday off for the Beginning Experience weekend.   I have so much to do this week!!!  As weekend coordinator it is my job to make sure everything goes off as planned..no pressure.  So please say a prayer that we are able to reach out to those grieving.

Have a blessed week everyone!  Hugs!