coastal for the weekend

So this weekend was a little sad. And a lot of happy. Seems as though I'm very contradictory this morning. I blame Mondays.
Anyway. This weekend, I celebrated a best friend's birthday on the coast. Molly, whom I met freshman year in the dreaded Business Calculus class, had her 22nd birthday this weekend. I left Justin (that was the sad part) and made my way to Diamondhead, MS (which is close to Gulfport, I think). Needless to say there was lots of laughing, giggling, sarcasm, hugs,  college party games, and food. We went into Bay St. Louis (I think) and had dinner at this hipster cafe that has amazing burgers and went back to the house for the party. And party we did (sorry to say that there are no pictures of this. it is to protect the innocent). 

super yummy birthday cake. and yes, we did sing to her :)

It was a great time, and I even stayed up until one in the morning (an enormous feat)! Sunday, we went to the outlet to spend a little more time together before I had to pack up and head home. She is one of my friend's who I adore and am so proud for making her dreams come true and going to Germany to be an au pair (yes, you read that right. how cool, right?). I'm excited for her to come visit one last time before she flies across the pond.  
Anyway, before I tear up...
I know I've said that Justin did the Warrior Dash sometime in February I think. Well, there's another one in Baton Rouge sometime this fall, and in a moment of weakness, I said I would do it with him (again, yes, you read that right). It's a 5k full of obstacles which include all the major elements: water, fire, earth and air. I told him I wouldn't do all the obstacles, but I would do my best. So I've started training. And of course, there's an app for that. Justin and I have both downloaded Active.com's Couch to 5k app, and I love it. I've done three of the workouts so far, and I can tell it's getting easier. Maybe even by the time October rolls around, I'll enjoy running/jogging. Maybe.
Other than that, we haven't done much. I'm still waiting for my bouquet to come in the mail (damn etsy store) and Justin's been busy busting his butt at work. 
We're headed to Opelika tomorrow to start off the weekend way early. I'm so excited to see my mom's sister and my cousin, like words cannot describe. 
And now, I leave you with this picture that makes me laugh every time I see it.

seriously, how adorable are labs?

Happy Monday, friends! Hope your holiday week/weekend is relaxing and laugh worthy :)