if it's not one thing, it's another

Usually that phrase brings up not so pleasant feelings. I would like to associate it with stress, chaos, and too much on my plate. But it doesn't have to be that way is what I've come to find. I've realized that there's always going to be too much on my plate, and that I probably shouldn't stress terribly much about it (maybe that's the anxiety medicine talking). 
Like for instance, I started graduate school last night. Yes, last NIGHT. I feel as though I just finished my undergrad and now am being throw back into the lion's den (walking in is more like it, since it was my decision). So when talking to Mom about it yesterday afternoon, she asks if I'm nervous. Well yeah, I'm a little nervous about starting a new school, but mainly I just said I don't want to go (just imagine that in a whining 5 year old's voice). And of course, words of wisdom from my mother, as she tells me it's just one more step in the process. And (dangit), she's right, which is why I love her. I am excited about it now, when I think of everything else to come... Grad school, marriage, CPA, children (in a long long time, says Justin). 
So I might as well not stress about it, because it's not a bad thing, it's a good thing. At least that's what I'll tell myself when Justin and I are cramming for a test or writing a paper :)
Enough of the heavy stuff.
Memorial Day weekend was amazing. Both Justin and I were so excited to not have anywhere to go or anything to do, but relax. And relax we did. His parents came into town Friday on their way to Chattanooga, so I had to run home after work to clean a little and make sure they had a place to sleep (again, so thankful for a two bedroom). Justin made them dinner (a delicious chicken parm), and we just talked and relaxed all night.

They brought the second part to our little hutch thing that goes in the dining room area. We got it from Justin's sister Melissa, and just got it moved to the apartment about a week ago. It definitely helps this room feel less empty, and will be perfect once we get a dining room table. They also brought my graduation presents, the two blue things in the hutch and these pillows below. Needless to say, they're all perfect.

the adorable orange ones (Justin took this picture). Both  pillows are from Home Goods, btw.

On Saturday, we had friends from Vicksburg come in for a little while. I made beergaritas, and we headed straight to the pool (Sorry no pictures were taken). Needless to say, the weather was perfect, and we all had a blast. I miss our Vicksburg friends, but definitely don't miss Vicksburg. I just can't wait until Justin doesn't work there anymore. After that, we made burgers and just hung out, before Justin passed out snoring all the couch. 

Sunday, the twins had baby dedication, so we were able to watch that online since their church in Chattanooga has streaming video (isn't technology cool?). I have been wanting to find a church in Clinton  to go to services on Sunday, and we were supposed to go to one then, but ended up just watching Melissa's church online in our PJs, which was nice. Then we got ready and went shopping for bar stools. Like I mentioned before, we have no dining room table, so instead of eating on our expensive couch and waiting for the day I spill something (because of Beaux, of course), we went to three different stores and finally settled on Target to purchase two of them. 

Then we went to Madison and took Beaux swimming. 

he's perfect (and I mean both of them)

couldn't help a good shot from behind :)

retrieving his new toy for dad

nothing's better than a tennis ball and a belly full of lake water.

We had a blast watching the puppy get all tired, and he snored all night long at my feet.

Monday, we were lazy lazy lazy, napping and eating. Justin made us yummy sliders and Mom cooked ribs like a champ. I did not want to go to work Tuesday (probably like everyone else in the adult population). It was a nice three days of nothing, and I couldn't have wanted anything more.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend, and was blessed to spend time being lazy with your loved ones.