Valentines/KC Trip

Happy (late) Valentines Day!! This year was a little different for us, but just as special! Mitch had to work Thursday so he slept all day then went into work that night. I did surprise him and take him to Dairy Queen before work ha. I know what your thinking.. DQ? Well if y'all know Mitch at all this may be his favorite place in the world ha! I thought since we couldn't do anything big because he had to go into work at 6, we would go have blizzards! And I will admit it was good :)

This was our 8th Valentines to celebrate together our third married! We have a tradition where Mitch always picks the restaurant for dinner and whatever else we end up doing. I love being surprised. Since that wasn't possible, he did surprise me and about a month ago he booked a hotel in KC for the weekend!! He knows I lOVE KC and that was the perfect gift!

We left Friday when I got out of school and went to AR. We had dinner with Mitch's family and then just hung out for the rest of the night. It was so nice to be back in Bentonville. It feels just the same as when we lived there... I just love that place :)

Saturday we got up super early and made our way to Kansas City. We got there around 10 and we had a great time. We didn't really have plans which was different for us, but nice. When we usually go on trips we have plans of what we want to do and what we want to see but not this trip. It was actually really fun! We just drove around and when we found something we wanted to do we did it. We spend Saturday going to places like the World Market, Zona Rosa, museums, etc. But my favorite was we had an early dinner at my all time favorite restaurant.. Strouds! It is just down home cookin and they are known for their fried chicken.

We wanted to have an early dinner.. 1 because it gets packed fast. Last time we were there we waited about 2 hours. And 2, we hate eating a big meal late and then just feeling blah the rest of the night. This way we were done by 5 and went and walked around the mall again. I also got my new Patagonia jacket. I have been looking at these for a while and I finally got it! It is the best jacket ever!
Sunday we slept in and just did more shopping at Legends and the Plaza and more museums. For dinner Mitch told me he was going to take me to Fugo de Chao and it is just like a Texas de Brazil.

Yes, I spent about an hour in the crayon store. I am def a kindergarten teacher :)

Same tree thats at Crystal Bridges

It was amazing and we ate way too much! We got done with dinner at 7 and were trying to decide of we wanted to stay the night or just drive back. We decided since we were going to drive back in the morning anyways, it would kind of be a waste of a hotel. So we drove back that Sunday night.

We got up Monday and just hung out in Bentonville. I got my ring cleaned and we went and saw the new crystal bridges Hotel. It was... Interesting ha! I mean it was really cool, just very different... But what can you expect ha! We are wanting to stay there for a night this summer just to get the experience.

This was Mitch's favorite part :)

Have a great weekend!!

New furniture, trips and Valentines!

Hi y'all! I know... I have a trend of starting every blog out with the promise of getting better at blogging. But I am trying. We just have a lot going on lately and that's good because now I have a lot to blog about :)

Over the past 2 weeks a lot has gone on. Last weekend Mitch has the weekend off so we spend all weekend out and about. We shopped a lot, and we have decided to get new living room furniture! We both want it, but it was actually Mitch that talked me into it. So we are getting rid of all our stuff if you know anyone who needs anything. We are breaking down and getting our dream couch. It is a HUGE sectional and I absolutely cannot wait!! We searched around all last weekend and we finally decided on one and it is perfect! We ordered it yesterday and are getting it delivered today! We are also getting new coffee and sofa tables. They are so pretty. They are a rustic wood look so it contributes to my idea of make our living room look more lodgy.

This is what it looked like last night when we cleaned everything out.

Our new couch! I will post more pics soon when I get the pictures on the wall rearranged and the coffee table decorated.  Thats my project this week!

New sofa table

We also had our big Super Bowl party and it was a blast! I keep saying this, but we are sooooo blessed with our life group. I have become so close with the girls especially and it it also so nice to have couples to do stuff with! I think at our age and time in our life having couples that are going through the same thing is so important to have. We need that good fellowship and everyone is just so fun!

This past week, Mitch left for Colorado on Wednesday for a guys ski trip. He had a blast! Although I love the mountains and Colorado... I was okay not going on this trip ha. I enjoy skiing, but it is just not my favorite thing. I got my share over thanksgiving and that is good for me.
So instead, I flew to Dallas to stay with my sister-in-law. It was so fun and I wish we lived closer together. I flew out Friday after school and we went to dinner and just hung out that night.

Friday we got up and spend the whole day shopping!! My good friend Elizabeth was also able to join us for the weekend, so that was awesome! We literally shopped all day... I got some awesome deals... So many good deals I have to borrow a big suitcase from Michelle and check a bag on my flight back. Ha! Saturday night, we treated ourselves to a nice dinner at Texas de Brazil. Which if you haven't been there, it's a must! Sunday I got up early and went on a run with Elizabeth.

We always ran together in college and it is just so nice to be able to run with her again. I wish we could do it more often. Sunday we went to lunch at BJ's and them more shopping! I flew home that night and went right to bed.... I was so tired!

This week at school we have been getting ready for our valentines parties at school. I just love valentines and being able to have school parties again is so fun!

My wonderful husband helped address all my valentines cards :)

Last night we watched the Dog Show and it was so funny! I love watching it, but I think Bella enjoyed it more ha! This is what she did through the whole thing. She didn't ever look away.

Friday we are headed to KC for the long weekend! I am so happy to spend some time away and celebrate valentines since Mitch has to work tomorrow! We are going to be spending Friday in AR, saturday and sunday in KC and then Monday back in AR. I am really looking forward to a little get-a-way weekend!! Hope y'all are having a great week!