I love a relaxing weekend!

The Four Seasons Resort is our new favorite place in Dallas!!! It took relaxation to a new level for us. We found ourselves by the pool most of the time, just talking. It was so great to not have any distractions! We also were upgraded to a villa instead of being in the hotel... glad I mentioned it was our anniversary!

Thank you, again, Mare and Reid for keeping Harper!!! You have no idea how much we appreciate it! She was talking about Samson last night, so it's safe to say she missed y'all!

The view from our room... overlooking the 18th green

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5 years and still going strong...

Today, Corby and I are celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary. As I think about that day, it really does seem like it was just yesterday! It was the perfect way to celebrate the rest of our lives together! I really don't know how I would've made it the last 5 years without Corby by my side. Although our actual marriage hasn't had too many issues, we have had obstacles within my family that have been very hard. He has always pointed me to the Lord in dealing with these things.

As far as our celebration goes, we're heading out for the evening, and Harper gets to be with one of her favorites couples, the Grandles! Yes, I am thrilled about being with Corby for the night, but I also can't wait to relax by the pool and sleep in at the Four Seasons! Who knew I would be so excited about sleeping in?!?!

I can't wait to see what the next 5 years hold for our family!!! I love you, Corbs!

Back-to-school Show Hope Deal!

My sister works for Show Hope, which is an amazing adoption fundraising organization. Below is a post from her blog... and check out that precious model!!! My niece couldn't be any cuter!!!

I love coupon codes…and am so excited about this one!! From now until September 7, 2010, you can enter the promo code SCHOOLTEN at the Show Hope store site and get 10% off your order!! So, your kids (and you) can look super cool going back to school while supporting an amazing ministry and cause. Help us spread the word….feel free to post it on your facebook, twitter, and blogs. Don’t forget to send us your pics sporting your Show Hope gear!! I hope y’all have an incredible beginning of the new school year!

Blessings,

Lindsey

A fabulous birthday was had by all... or at least me!

Today I celebrated my 28th birthday, and it was such a great day! It was especially fun because Leah was in town for the weekend, and she stayed an extra day to celebrate! She decorated the den with streamers, balloons, and birthday hats after I went to bed last night... something my mom always did growing up! It made the day extra special! I enjoyed cupcakes with friends, dinner with my wonderful family, and phone calls and texts from everyone I love.

For 3 years now, I have had a hilarious birthday tradition with my brother-in-law... and I look forward to it every year. It probably isn't funny to anyone else, but I love it. My sister's birthday is the day after mine, so 3 years ago he called me freaking out about what to get Lindsey... and I thought he was calling to wish me a happy birthday. The conversation lasted a long time and my birthday was never mentioned! He had obviously forgotten about it, so later that night when Lindsey asked if he had called me, he felt horrible. Now, every year, he calls me twice. Once to pretend like he is really in a bind and doesn't know what to do for Lindsey, and the second call is to wish me a Happy Birthday. If you know him, then you know he is more and more dramatic each year! This year he was especially hilarious! I'm confident this will be will something he does every single birthday! Here are a few pictures from the day!

Twinkies! Leah showed up on Friday and we were matching.

If you know us, you know this isn't out of the ordinary!

The streamers that Harper didn't pull down! I was shocked!

Party hats!

Harper loved them! She also said happy birthday to me a few times!

It was precious!

My delicious cupcake from The Society Bakery... my new favorite place!

And Happy Birthday to my precious nephew, Lake!

I can't believe you are 3!!!

Sunny days...

Harper goes crazy when Sesame Street begins, but she quickly loses interest. So don't worry... she doesn't watch the TV that close! She simply dances and then goes on her merry way. She usually runs back and forth squealing with delight, but she decided to stay in one spot today. I love this little girl so much!!!

Holdin' On...

This is how we found Harper last night when we checked on her before going to bed! Her leg is always through one of the slats, but this was the first time she was holding on with one of her hands! It's shocking that neither taking the picture or fixing her leg didn't wake her up!

A Sunday Treat

Sadly, our swimming pool closed today for the summer! I'm not sure what we are going to do each day now that we can't spend our morning or afternoon at the pool! Harper has had so much fun there, and the lifeguards have been so great! To show them how much we have appreciated them this summer, I decided to make some cupcakes. They certainly weren't my best baking product, but I figured that if I put enough chocolate icing on them... they won't care! They enjoyed them, and I think it's safe to say that Harper thoroughly enjoyed her cupcake too!!!

Diving on in!

This girl will never turn down a treat!