This past weekend was much needed...three days off...amazing. I had not realized how exhausting the beginning of the school year can be. It was a full, much needed weekend.

On Friday my teaching partner Kate celebrated her birthday...the big 3-0. It was a pajama themed party. It took a while to convince Drake to dress up but he did...well sort of. He wore sweatpants, a blue dress shirt and tennis shoes, not exactly what I would call pajamas. I wore pink sweatpants, a gray t-shirt, a robe and slippers (both new from Target...the slippers look like knitted boots..I LOVE them...of course Drake doesn't:) ) The party was a lot of fun. Plenty of beverages, food and a bounce house!

The birthday girl and I

Drake and I...notice his "pajamas"
Orchard Ladies...Courtney, Kate, Jamie, Me, Jan and Brittney...rockin out our pjs!
Saturday was filled with shopping...chair shopping that is. We went all around Avon/Plainfield in such of a chair. We found a lot of styles that we liked but they didn't have any other color choices. We narrowed it down to two chairs, one from Ashley's Furniture and one from The Room Place, but we were not in love with either one of them. We weren't ready to make a purchase yet. Later, Drake found two (a chaise and a love seat) that we liked a lot. They are both on sale too!! Hopefully we make a decision soon.

On Sunday we went to New Castle to visit my parents. We went to church and to a pitch-in lunch. Then we went to Farmer's Pike (aka Hick Fest). I like to go and look around. There really isn't a whole there but it is interesting to see the types of people there. I always look at the knock off purses (no luck this year). I also have to make sure to get kettle corn and a lemon shake up:) It was nice to go home and see the family for a little while.

Monday Drake and I did some work around the house. I cleaned and Drake painted a mirror, hung the TV in the bedroom and put up a shelf (posts on these later). Then we headed to Katie and Chris' house for a cookout. It was great to see them and their new puppy Sammie...she is adorable!! It makes me want another one...haha but I know we don't need one right now.

Now only a four day week this week!