Spring Break

This past week was my spring break. I packed my bags and headed to the exciting city of Memphis, Tennessee. Yep, I spent my entire spring break in Memphis and I mostly loved it! It was great because I actually had a meeting in Memphis the friday before spring break (April 3) so I got to start a little early. So here is the breakdown of my spring break.
Friday, I wake up, drive to Memphis, go to a great meeting, honestly great, and then go hang out at James and Kara's for a while. That night I went to a Grizzlie game (basketball) with Ben, Brenna, Arianne, and Kirsten. Oh and before the game we went and had barbeque at Central barbeque. It was pretty good barbeque. The game was lots of fun and our seats were great. Afterwards we went to get Sheridan's and had frozen custard. Friday was a great start for spring break.
Saturday was conference and it was great. I went to Ben's and watched it with him. He had fun conference activities planned that we could do while watching conference. It went by so fast! James and Kara invited us over for lunch in between sessions, so we went there. The food was really good or maybe I was really hungry. Either way, I really enjoyed it. During the second session we started a puzzle. I have not did a puzzle in forever and I actually liked it. It was a great side activity. We didn't finish the puzzle then, but it did get finished (without me!) Later that night we played a fun game called Hand & Foot.
Sunday was conference again! I loved it so much. I love knowing that we have modern day prophets to lead us in these unsure times. I feel so blessed for this knowledge and when I have the opportunity to hear them speak, I just love it. In between sessions our Branch President had invited everyone over for lunch. I got the recipe for an amazing pasta salad that I look forward to making. Seriously delicious! I went to watch the second session at Renee's but ended up falling asleep. Oops.
Monday I spent the day with Renee. We did some shopping and had lunch at one of her favorite mexican restaraunts. I thought it was going to be warm over my break so I had mostly packed short sleeves so I had to go shop for warmer clothes. I know, life is so tough, I was forced to shop. It was a fun day. We went back to Nae's and just hung out. Oh, she did make a great dinner that night. As you might already be able to tell, I ate a lot over spring break. Not a good thing but the food was all really good.
Tuesday, I decided to go shopping with Kara. I didn't really find anything but it was still a lot of fun. I love being able to hang out with my family. They are seriously the best. Anyways, we did a little shopping then went back to her place to just chill. Ben was having the missionaries over to teach a discussion and for dinner that night and had invited me as well. My assignment was to make mountain dew potatoes. As I was peeling the potatoes I cut my thumb twice. Yea, no good but amazingly enough, they have almost completely healed. After dinner and the discussion everyone watched American Idol. I hadn't watched any this season so I wasn't as up to date as everyone else. Lucky for me, Renee is a huge fan and will talk about it during the week so I did have some info. Tuesday ended up being one of my favorite nights of my break. I really enjoyed it. But whatever.
Wednesday I went to the temple with my mom! It has been a long time since the last time we were able to go together and I loved having her there with me. I usually just go alone so to have someone there was great. I love love love the temple. After we went to lunch with Renee. I then headed to James' place. That night I went out with a friend to a dance show. She then had some kind of school meeting that I went to with her. While there someone asked if I was from high school or a freshman shadowing her. Umm, nope! I know I look younger than I am but I definately don't look that young! We went to dinner (yes, this is me eating again!) then I told her we had to go for a walk. I was in desperate need of some excercise.
Thursday I went to lunch with Ben. We ate at the Barbeque Shop. It was some of the best barbeque that I have had. Lunch went by so fast, we only had an hour. And that was actually the only thing I did on Thursday. All I could think was how my break was almost over. It was stressing me out. I was not ready to go back to Jackson!
Friday I got up and went to Nae's house to hang out with her and her family. We went and saw Hannah Montana the movie. I enjoyed it and I may have cried. It was a good movie! That night I went to eat at Pei Wei and saw Monster vs. Aliens in 3D. My first 3D experience and I have to say it was great. I wanted to get a picture with our really awesome 3D glasses but this did not happen. I tried but whatever. I am not going to ponder on this because then I might just aggravate myself. We went to Ben's and started playing SkipBo but ended up watching hillarious TV.
Saturday morning I was at Nae's. The day started off quite horrible but by the end of it I had fun. Renee and I had a disagreement and that is never fun. I have thought a lot about what she said and I still feel that I am not out of whack. I'm still just Sandra and if anything I feel like a better Sandra. And I am really happy and we are suppose to be happy. I'm not saying I don't see her point on a few issues and I hope that she sees mine. Anyways, that made Saturday start off a little rough. That afternoon I went to Ben's where he had it set up to dye easter eggs. I really enjoyed it, even if my eggs did not turn out the way I had imagined. They have some really fun egg dyeing kits out there and we had 3 kits. Lots of variety. Once again I should have a picture but I don't. If anyone needs a camera, I totally have one that is not being used. We went to dinner and headed over to a friends for icecream and games, 2 of my favorite things.
Sunday, yay it's Easter but no it's the last day of my spring break! Very conflicting feelings. I got up nice and early to curl my hair. Well after 2 hours, it didn't work. Amy and I decided my hair looked dirty, how, I don't know since I had just washed it that morning, and so I reshowered, redried my hair, then spent the next while trying to straighten it. Good times, I love doing my hair twice in one day. I went to church but left after Sunday school. I went over to James and Kara's where the family was hanging out. It was raining so they hid a few easter eggs in the house. It was fun watching the kids find them. Even Will got in on the action. He found one and put it in his basket. Aubree found the one that had the "big" prize. There were several eggs with dollars and quarters but she found the $6.00 egg.
After that was over, I went to Ben's where I was suppose to start dinner but instead started talking to his roommate Dave. Also a really cool guy. Anyways Ben got home and dinner was started. He had invited his 2 investigator friends over and the missionaries for dinner and to watch the testaments. The food was good, the company was good, it was a great Easter. I got a really cool Easter basket. It was done in all pink and green, my 2 favorite colors, and had a theme, I really like themes. It was an outdoor relaxing theme. It included books, sunscreen, Chrystal Light, and ofcourse all the yummy candy. Now all I need is for the weather to be warmer and a maybe a pool to sit beside! It was so nice. I can't remember the last time I got an Easter basket so I thought it was perfect. Not to mention very thoughtful, I'm telling you, Ben is a great guy.
Anyways this was long and all I really needed to say was that I had a great spring break. It was fun and I am glad I spent it the way I did. And today I am back at work, not wanting to be here, counting the days until I am out for my summer break. In June I only have to work M-Th from 8-11. Can't wait! I can handle that. They may be the perfect work schedule. That leaves my plenty of time to play.