Lot's going on

This has been quite a busy two weeks since Valentine's day. Mom and Dad came into town Valentine's night and we got to hang out Monday and Tuesday since I didn't have work. It was so great to spend two whole days together and they got to go to a game and see the cheerleaders do their thing.

On Thursday, February 18, David's Papaw passed away in Ruston, LA. We immediately made plans to head down and I got a sub for Friday. We went through Fayetteville on Friday and picked up Ben and headed all the way down Ruston. The funeral was very nice and David, Ben, and John sang at the funeral. It was a wonderful tribute to their grandfather. While we were there, we found out that David's other grandfather, "Grandpa" was not doing well. We decided to stay an extra day and get to Arkadelphia to see him.

We are very thankful that we did, because Grandpa passed away this Wednesday, February24. We are going down to Arkadelphia today and will be home on Sunday. David and Ben and John will sing again and all the family has plans to be there. We appreciate all the prayers and well-wishes we have received from friends in KC...it has really made a difference. Please keep us in your prayers as we travel again and as David gets through mid-terms.

Last night the cheerleading season was officially over. I ran a Mini Camp as fund raiser for the cheerleaders and the K-3rd grade girls got to spend time learning cheers with my cheerleaders and then perform them at the game. They even got a cheerleading T-shirt! I think it turned out really good and I got a lot of positive feedback from parents. My cheerleaders also did their "big routine" with their new stunt in it.



The mini camp group.



Cute little ones.



My girls being goofy after their last game of the season.

Welcome to Greece!

As David and I were out running some errands last night (Saturday) we decided that we might like to have a little greek food for dinner. I love greek salads and David loves gyros. We typed in the word "Greek" into Garmin and found a place relatively close called Tassos. It is in Waldo. We pulled up to the place thinking that it looked pretty good and pretty regular. The minute we opened the door we were hit with such loud music! The host told us there was a 30 minute wait. David asked me if I wanted to stay and I said "nah," thinking that we would go somewhere else and just eat a quick bite. Suddenly the host said, "Well, nevermind, I've got a table for you now." Interesting...

Not long after being seated the music cranked up again and we were greeted by this...

Yes, in answer to your question, that IS a belly dancer, and yes, she does have little tiny cymbals on her fingers. And yes, she accepted tips, although she got none from us. That didn't keep her from smiling big with David...

We feel like we've been to Greece, although now we're not completely sure if we want to go to the actual country.

Happy Valentine's Day!

David and I celebrated Valentine's Day last night, since the actual day is Sunday and David has to go to class on Monday. We made reservations at an Italian restaurant called Bravo. We have heard that Little Rock is getting one sometime in the near future. The food was super good! Afterward we were going to go to McCormick and Schmicks for dessert but were too full. We're going to go tonight instead! After dinner we came home and exchanged gifts. We feel truly blessed to have spent these two married Valentine's Days together. All of our many Valentines Days together when we were dating were extremely special of course, but celebrating the holiday as a married couple for the second year is definitley wonderful.

Mom and Dad are coming into town on Sunday night to hang out for Monday and Tuesday (I don't have work). They will be able to see my classroom again and also go to one of the basketball games with me. I can't wait to see them. Pictures to come!

Hello Rainwaters and Goodbye Red Racer!

It has certainly been a busy 24 hours in the Rainwater house! Yesterday afternoon Mike and Kathy and Ben came into town to hang out for just a little bit. David and everyone hung out in the afternoon and I joined them when I got off work. Then we all went up to the Westminster basketball game to see my girls cheer. The girls looked great and Mike and Kathy seemed to love seeing them. Afterward we went out to eat at a place called "Ingredient." It's kind-of a make-your-own salad place. It was pretty good, but we like "The Mix" in Brookside a little better we think. Nevertheless, it was a wonderful time. Then we came back to the house for some mixed berry cobbler that I made. This morning we got up and went to breakfast at "The Classic Cup" down the road at the Plaza and it was delicious. The Rainwaters headed out right around lunch time and we headed to the airport to pick up a man named Mark Clark...the man who finally purchased our car! Woohoo! He was SO nice, which made me happy since I tend to get emotionally attached to vehicles. He was pumped and thought it looked great. He's from Dallas and flew up here to pick it up and drive it back to his home. I was sure to snap a few pictures of David making the deal...don't know if that's so typical, but I wanted some documentation!

David, showing Mark all the items to sign.

Deal made! Mark was a good sport about the picture.

Excited.

I found this corner cabinet on craig's list for cheap, so we snatched it up to be able to display a little bit of china and crystal.

Kathy took some great pictures of last night and this morning and she's going to email them to me. As soon as I get them, I'll post!

Spring?

Did the groundhog see his shadow today anyone? I don't know and I don't think I care...I'm going Spring with the blog...maybe it'll work!