What A Weekend

WOW!  What a weekend!!!  Filled with family, friendship, and love.  It just doesn't get any better than that.  This past Thursday night Kris' cousin Paige and 4 of her friends came down to Ky for a visit with the family before making their Nashvegas road trip.  I enjoyed having them in my home and can't wait for their next visit.  I wasn't for sure what #5 21 year olds would enjoying doing with us 30 something year olds. lol  But they seemed to have had fun and enjoyed their visit.  Thursday night we had a wiener roast and stayed up late catching up.  Friday morning I worked half a day and they got to sleep in.  We met up for lunch at my favorite Mexican restaurant El Bracero, did a little hometown shopping, visited some family and then went to eat again at The Purple Onion.  After a quick trip to Wal-Mart for some odd and ends we just hung out at the house. 

Paige, Ryan, Mike, Alison, and Stefanie

Me and my PaigePoo!

Paige sharing childhood memories of her trips to Kentucky.  Remembering all the family gatherings that use to happen on that front porch right behind her.  Her Great Grandfathers house (below) was purchased from an old Coal Company many many moons ago.  A lot of Dennis family history and memories in that old home. The tornado in 2008 put it out of commission.

Look at this precious gift that she brought along with her.  I just love it.

It even lights up and has exchangeable panels with cute lil quotes.

Kris scored some sweet tickets Friday night for the UK game.  He said his night with Coach Cal was an unbelievable experience.  He loved the fact that he was so close and could see and hear his coaching.  Kris is in the blue pull over left to Michael who has his hand over his mouth. lol 

Wonder what he said that has Kris' attention?  Evidently not too much, considering Michael can't stay off his phone.  I think Kris was just in "love" hehe

And here was my lovely view of the game.

Saturday was my nephew Payton's Birthday Party.  We celebrated with family and friends.  Had cake and ice cream and opened lots of gifts.

This being one of his favorites!!!

After the birthday celebration we headed to O'boro for some Christmas shopping.  We ended up stuffing our face with goodies rather than shopping for gifts.  We enjoyed some hot cocoa at Books A Million and then had some good ol' jap food.  Of course I had to make a stop at Hobby Lobby and Tuesday Morning, 2 of my favorite hot spots.

When we got home I realized that the girls had left Karson a sweet lil note on his chalkboard wall.  I think it made him blush.

Sunday was Christmas Open House in Greenville.  Two of my friends (Kelli & Jenny) and myself hooked up for lunch and then did a lil warming up for Black Friday.  I love our little local stores and boutiques.  I work at one of them on Thursday, so much fun!  We for sure have our "Merry" on now.  Black Friday Beware!



Hope you all had a wonderful weekend.  I just love spending mine with family and friends instead of the sink or washing machine......oh for you Yankees that came to visit......I meant my warrrrrshing machine;)