Solo Trip to Fayetteville

This weekend I left David here to study for finals and headed to Fayetteville spend some time with Tripp and Lauren and go to Ashley Kella's wedding and Brooke Palmer's Bachelorette Party. I got there at about 7:00 and Lauren, Parker, and I went and got some good ole Slim Chickens. Yum yum. We just hung out and talked and watched BOTH legally blondes on TV. Parker was precious. Part of Parker's dinner Friday night was carrots...he really likes them.



On Saturday we got up and ran some errands and then met up with Tripp and some other friends for lunch at Loafin' Joe's. Parker enjoyed the outing as well.



After lunch I hung out with Tripp the rest of the afternoon before going to the wedding. Saturday was Razorfest and the Red/White game was that night so there were a lot of sales going on for Razorback game "gear." We hit the sale in Hog Heaven and were able to find some good deals. Afterward we went to Ashley's wedding...which was beautiful.

Mid-way through the reception, Lauren and I headed to the Bachelorette Party. It was really fun, although I'm pretty tired today. Obviously I'm not used to staying up late anymore. I didn't really get any super great pictures at the Bachelorette Party...sorry. Even though there's not good pictures, we had a wonderful time! I drove back this morning and worked around the house getting ready for the week. David starts finals this week so keep him in your prayers please!

The Spring Program

Tonight was the Spring Program at WCA. The teachers are required to come and help out, which seemed like a not fun thing to do on my Thursday night, but it turned out ok. It was fun to see my kids perform for their parents. What was NOT fun was trying to control 25 eight-year olds while they were sitting in the bleachers for an HOUR after they performed. I felt like I had worked another entire day. Here is some of my group waiting for the rest of the kids to be done singing..."Mrs. Rainwater, how long until it's over?" :)



Tomorrow I am heading to Fayetteville for Ashley Kella's wedding and Brooke Palmer's Bachelorette Party! I'm leaving right after work tomorrow and I'm staying with Lauren and Justin. Justin won't be there tomorrow night, so Lauren and I are going to get some quality girl time in. I'm also going to be able to spend some time with Tripp and he is my date to the wedding on Saturday night, which is also the night of the bachelorette party. It should be a fun weekend. The only thing that would make it better is if David was able to go to Fayetteville too. The much anticipated 2 weeks of finals have arrived. They start on Monday, although he took two this week. The next two weeks will be hard for David...pray that he will have the strength and will power to keep studying when he's exhausted and that he will be able to recall all of the information that he will be tested over. I'm sure I'll have some pictures to post from the upcoming weekend on Sunday, but here is a short clip from the Spring Program tonight!

Mid-Twenties

Mid-twenties have come to the Rainwater house. Today David turned 25! It has been a celebration weekend. Because we couldn't go out to dinner tonight, we went on Friday to a place called Cafe Trio off the Plaza. Very fun and very good.

On Saturday David needed to hit the books and I had a baby shower to attend with some church friends. On Saturday night we went to Mitch and Nicole's house for Dinners for Eight. We grilled burgers, talked, and played the wii. It was so fun...especially since we had Jason and Jessica's sweet little girl there, Reegan, to play with. She is precious.

Sunday was a nice day and the weather was beautiful. We went to church and just did the regular stuff which included studying, grocery shopping and cooking! I made a breakfast casserole to sit overnight for David's birthday and a chocolate cake with caramel icing. Yum!

This morning I got up at 5:00 a.m. (yes, very early) to get the breakfast casserole in so that we could have breakfast in bed. Turns out you can get a lot done in the mornings when you get up at 5:00...but I don't think I'll be making a habit out of it any time soon. Tonight for David's official birthday dinner, I made homemade lasagna! We also took some time for David to blow out all those candles...what an old man. :)

He got them all out on the first breath!

Mike and Kathy's present came in some nice boxes that Sooie promptly smashed to smithereens.

Here's a video from our Dinners for Eight group with David and Mitch trying to kill each other on a sword fight game.

A Greenish Thumb

I warned you that my green thumb was going to come out this weekend...and the weather was so pretty that it did! I got to feeling a little bit sick on Saturday, but I rested in the morning and got out there in the afternoon, which made me feel better. I guess I have some allergies that I'm dealing with...yuck. I feel like I've been off and on sick all year...but I'm beating this one so far.

On Friday night Brett and Sarah came over to grill. We had a great time. We grilled burgers and hot dogs and sat outside until we ran out of light and then came inside for dessert and card games. Brett and Sarah live pretty near us, so we have plans to hang out even more.

Like I said, on Saturday I didn't feel super great, but I tried to lay low in the morning so that I could enjoy the afternoon. David and I spent the better part of the day planting the flowers that I bought, pulling weeds, and mowing the grass. I haven't been known thus far in my married life for being that great at actually keeping my potted plants alive. For some reason I get it in my head that once they're outside they should survive on their own like the other plants in the yard...however...I'm turning over a new leaf with these. I've already watered them everyday since planting.

Back porch pots filled with daisies, vinca vine, and persula (sp?).

We're in love with the tree over the back porch...so much color and good smells.

Front bed beside the garage. Right now it looks a little crowed, but the tulips are about to be done and I'll be turning down the rest of daffodils.

Last year I planted in this spot and it exploded...we're hoping for a repeat.

Front porch pot filled with daisies, vinca vine, petunias, and persula.

As always...giving Sooie and litte face time on the blog.

One Week Down

When we came back from Easter in Little Rock, we had 3 weeks until David's finals start. Now one week is pretty much done! This week has gone fairly fast. Nothing out of the ordinary has gone on either. There has been a lot of storms this week, which I have actually enjoyed quite a bit!

Katherine started a book club a while back...sadly I haven't been able to attend any of the meetings until this week. I went with the book club to see "The Last Song" by Nicholas Sparks. I really liked it...but I love a good ole sappy ending. I also think that I am officially a Miley Cyrus fan. Yep, I'm admitting it...I like her music. I'm not completely sold on her acting yet...but music...yes. All of the book club girls were really nice too.

Tomorrow night (Friday) we are having Brett and Sarah Busenitz over to grill out and just relax. They are super fun and we're looking forward to hanging out for a while and playing some games. I'm going to get a green thumb this weekend...I can alraedy feel it, so be looking for pictures of pretty plants. :)

Happy Easter!

We've got tons of pictures for you this time! David's Spring Break was good and we got to spend a ton of time together working in the yard etc. when I would get off of work. David also got to come up to my classroom and watch me teach for about an hour and half on Wednesday. He brought the kids doughnut holes...which was an immediate hit and played basketball with the boys at recess. When he left after recess the boys said, "Mr. Rainwater is REALLY good at basketball." I'm so proud.

On Thursday, we left for Little Rock since I had good Friday off. We got to Mike and Kathy's at around 10:00 and played the Wii for WAY too long waiting for Ben to arrive. On Friday we headed to the farm to check out the new bull and ride the new horse named Heeler. It was great and Heeler was fun and really quick. On Friday night we ate at a Little Rock favorite with the Rainwaters...Cozemel. Yum. Then we headed to my parent's house.

On Saturday, the allstar shower throwers of Immanuel were throwing Mark Kella a tool shower and it was at Mom and Dad's house. Everyone came over to help set up, and it turned into sort-of a party afternoon and we got to decorate and then sit outside and enjoy some lunch brought by Mr. Tommy. The shower that night went great and here are a couple pictures.



So great to see Ashley...a friend since PreK. Looking forward to her wedding in 3 weeks.



The beginnings of the party. Tripp being cute in the middle.



Who knew Dad's trailor would be shower decor?



Starting to wind down.

On Easter morning we got to go to Immanuel and see tons of people that we hadn't seen in quite a while. It's always nice to be there and see all the people that we grew up with and that helped to make us who we are.

After church we went to eat the Easter brunch at the country club and ate until we felt a little sick. As is the custom, we managed to snap some Easter pictures before we had to leave town.



Ok, here's what's going on here...Mom and Dad had just sat down to have their picture taken when Mom noticed that one of the pillows on her bench in the flower bed had fallen off. She very quickly asked Tripp to go put it back up and Tripp headed off to do it like a hunch-back. Lucky for everyone, I had the camera and was able to capture such a special moment between mother and son.



Mom and me!



Handsome men.

Dad was supposed to be in this picture...I think his right leg made it in.

On the Rainwater's front porch.

When we got back on Sunday night we couldn't really see our yard...but everything is springing up! Last year our tulip tree didn't bloom because of the late ice, but this year it made up for it! It has absolutely exploded. We also found a CHEAP concrete bird bath on Craig's List to complete the bed. We can't wait until all the rest of the plants come back...they're on their way!

Posing by the new purchase.