Friday - “Get out of Jail Free Card”:

I had to work pretty late Thursday night, so by 2:00 pm Friday, I was HOME to begin the celebration weekend. Labor Day.  First on our list - catch up on Season 4 of Entourage.  For dinner, I took Chris to Matt’s El Rancho Mexican restaurant I’ve recently discovered off S. First Street.  Perfect sitting outside weather - tons of kids and families around, so Tatum was thoroughly entertained.  However, I think I have found the ‘family’ restaurant that all the Westlake families go to - I’m seeing Mom’s that are size 4 with three kids, looking all fancy in their ‘dressed down version’ of a sundress.  Made me feel extra fat and underdressed.  But super yummy food.  Two thumbs up.

Saturday- “Hi, I’m Your Aunt Sharon”:

My only girl cousin recently finished her PhD, became prego, and moved to Brownwood TX to be a professor at Howard Payne University.  Saturday - she had a little shin dig at her new house - so Tatum and I couldn’t miss it!  Tatum got to meet her Great Aunt Sharon for the first time ever.

It has been a long time since I’ve traveled ‘off’ the highway out of town.  Nice to see a Dairy Queen in every small town of 500 people - and be able to drive 70 mph, slow down to 35 mph, and ramp back up to 70 mph all within 1 mile.

Sunday - “Spoof up the House”:

About two months ago, I gave Chris a list of items I’d like to ‘update’ in our home.  Guest bathroom - curtains (for the love of God, we’ve never ever put up curtains) - new paint in the master bedroom, etc.  This weekend we started on our list.  We have a newly painted & decorated guest bathroom that I love!  Please come visit me - just so you can use this bathroom.  Oh - and we finished Season 4 of Entourage.

Monday - “Search for the Pillow”:

Since my new favorite pillows from Pottery Barn are not available until October 30th - I’ve decided to find new pillows that I’d like for my couches.  This isn’t as easy as I thought it would be.  Chris and I ran around town this morning in search for a more ‘available’ pillow for my couches - no such luck.  Nicole has given me the bright idea to make the pillows myself.  I might just do that. Anyone have a sewing machine?  Vida - you had to move to CA - I’m just now about to discover this new talent of mine. I need your sewing machine more than ever before.

Ending the evening with a nicely well-done grilled steak, potatoes, and my daughter being hilarious as always.  Tatum also got a new little something for her bedroom, too.

Happy Labor Day.

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