Granbury and the Bridal Show

This weekend Jimmy and I went to Granbury/Glen Rose to spend the weekend with his family. So..it was his Mom, Dad, sister (Kim), brother-in-law (Alfred) and his 3-year-old niece Kaitlyn. They picked the location because it's a good location between Dallas and where they live in the Austin area. It was a really great weekend! Sometimes family trips can be a little taxing, but this was only 2 days...we felt it was just the right amount of time. Last year when we went camping with my family in Yellowstone, 5 days was WAY too long. Kim, Alfred and Kaitlyn are officially in the wedding party. It was really important to Jimmy to ask them in person. I had a hard time holding my tongue, but I understand him not wanting to ask them over the phone. He's pretty sentimental like that :)
Here are a few highlights from the weekend:

• At Fossil Rim, this huge wildlife ranch, we (Kim, Jimmy and I) got to hand feed a giraffe...from the car!
• Dinosaur World was pretty anti-climactic, although Kaitlyn seemed to enjoy it, and the adults got a good kick out of the vague descriptions.
  
• We found a Babe's Chicken in Granbury...Jimmy was a champ doing the Birthday/Chicken Dance!!

After we left Granbury, Jimmy and I went to the Arlington Bridal Show. We figured we could get one out of the way and maybe get some good ideas. I think it was pretty successful. I found a beautiful bouquet that is just the right amount of traditional mixed with a modern flair. Now, I just have to decide on a florist...suggestions would be welcomed! We also booked our photographer. We met with him a few weeks ago, but we took the time to see him at the Bridal Show and let him know that we were going to go with him. We felt really comfortable and think he's going to do a great job! Also, when we were talking with him today he asked Jimmy if he knew how lucky he is to have me...of course, Jimmy said yes. Gotta love a photographer who sucks up to the bride :)

This was the first of 3 weekends that we're gonna miss church which kinda makes me a little sad. I've decided that I want to take more of an active role in our congregation. Now that I've moved on to a new position and have more time for myself, I need to contribute more to my place of worship and fellow church members. I've been told that my name has come up in a few meetings to help with the content editing of our new Web site. I'd be more than happy to help make the site easy to read and informative at the same time. The next step would then to get us in a Sunday school class. We can't seem to find the motivation to go to church early and find a class that fits us. I guess we will just have to go and at least check out what they have to offer.

And now the job update...one week into it. I had a great first week! My boss is very laid-back, but does a great job at explaining things and pointing out what's most important about my position. Essentially I'm the liaison between my company (SearchDex) and the JC Penney Internet marketing team. My official title is Project Manager, but my role is multi-faceted. I'm truly enjoying the fact that I'm learning SO much everyday. It feels great to be able to take what I already know and take that knowledge to a whole new level. The idea of being intellectually challenged on a daily basis again is amazing! I truly believe I made the right decision to take this step and move forward in my professional career.

Here's to a great weekend and looking forward to another great week. (By the way...8 months, 8 days until our wedding!)