Labor Day Weekend Recap

Good morning, friends.

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Oh how I love myself a three-day weekend. And oh how I love myself a trip to California to spend some time with my fun family. Come on in....

Carrie and I flew to California Friday evening and there was a bit of a snafu with our flight. The information monitor showed that our flight was delayed, so we decided to have a glass of wine and a bite to eat to kill some time. By the time we got to our gate, the flight had been downgraded to a smaller plane (eek) and had, in fact, taken off on time. Without us. Ugh! We got boarding passes for the next flight out, went back to the dining establishment and had more wine.

Friday night was a late night, but we were up early on Saturday morning and heading to a nearby town to visit my grandma. We had my niece/Carrie's sidekick, Britny with us too. I loved spending time with my grandma, daughter, and niece on Saturday! I took all of the quilt squares that I've made and received for Fiona's Friendship Quilt Exchange and my grandma loved seeing those.

My uncle, Ken, made a yummy lunch for us, and Grandma made a chocolate dessert. As I was telling her how delicious it looked she mentioned, "Marti told me to make that for Carrie." Grandma turned 94 this year and her mind is sharp as a tack, but I'll admit when I heard that I thought maybe she was starting to lose it just a little. Then she told me she'd been reading through an old calendar/journal she keeps and pointed it out on the counter for me to see...

 

Back at my sister's house later that day, we had the sweet pleasure of spending time with my baby niece, Olivia who is growing so fast! I felt so happy when Olivia's mommy pulled this quilt I'd made out of her bag and spread it out for Olivia to play on. It was fun to see how soft it is now that it's been washed several times. And that sweet baby girl?!?! Be still, my heart!

And there were sweet, smart, handsome nephews to love on as well...

Saturday night was a late night too, but we were up early on Sunday morning for a little yoga session. As part of my teacher training I'm required to lead four classes on my own, so I checked one off my list by leading a class in my sister's living room for four of the girls. I need a lot more practice before my technique (and confidence) is where it should be, but everyone has to start somewhere, eh?

Sunday afternoon seven of us went for pedicures and got teal toes for my mom. {See yesterday's post...}

This next picture warms my heart and also tugs at its strings too. One final photo before we said goodbye and headed for the airport to come home...

But wait, we're not done. Doug picked us up at the airport on Sunday and drove us to downtown Phoenix and dropped us off at the venue where Jason Mraz was preforming. Our whole day had been a series of perfect timing - woke up in time for yoga, made it to the restaurant for lunch with more family, made it to the airport just in time, a flight home with no delays, and dropped off at the concert venue just as the doors were opening.

Sunday night was a late night, and included one of the best concerts I've ever been to. Carrie and I love Jason Mraz anyway, and this time he's touring with Raining Jane. It was a very laid back and beautiful performance. Loved.It.So.Much!

And yesterday? I slept.

 

Wishing you all a wonderful {short} week ahead.

xoxox

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