family reunion

Oh my, it feels like Justin and I need a vacation from all this traveling that we've done the past few weeks. I guess we should enjoy this freedom while we're young (though I'd rather be in  bed, sleeping than traveling across the South). 
Anyway, let me explain about our work week before we get into the weekend...
My week was hectic to say the least. I woke up Monday morning at about 6:30 with an email saying, hey, we're traveling to Philadelphia. Needless to say, I was not mentally prepared to travel, but it wasn't terribly. Truth be told, we weren't at the client for more than 7 hours in between travel time and racing back home for class. The rest of the week went by smoothly as traveling can be in the rain. And yes, it rained all week (I can slowly feel my tan fading. dang). The real hectic part of the week was Justin's review. The company he works for has not exactly been achieving results like they use to, and as a result, some friends of ours were given two weeks notices. It's very sobering to realize that your only form of income can be taken away from you, and I pray at these friends find a better work environment where they are truly appreciated. Justin's review went fine, however. I would like to think my frantic praying the past week had something to do with it, but it's really because Justin is absolutely amazing at what he does. I'm very glad that he's a dedicated worker and when he puts his mind to something, he makes it happen. I've been shown this side to him in the past week, and I pray that it pays off while he's still enjoying himself. 
This weekend was the McWilliams family reunion, and we met in one of our favorite spots, Birmingham. It was a win-win situation for me, because I was able to find a engagement picture dress (they're being taken tomorrow! butterflies!), and spend some time with extended family. We even celebrated Justin's birthday with a cake Saturday night. (I had decided to give him his present Friday (the iPad 3) while we were at our apartment. I didn't want too many people wanting to handle it since it's brand new and awesome). We played card games and dominoes well into the night, soaking up quality time and catching up with each other (I know, we're a rowdy crew).
Sunday, it was time to come home, and I was very thankful. Justin and I got take out and laid around most of the night, only exerting energy to bathe and brush Beaux. 
Next weekend will be a pool weekend, and I'm literally counting down the hours (like 98 or so)! We're going to celebrate Justin's birthday (again, because really, a family reunion is no celebration) and my finishing of summer school (final is this Wednesdays, prays are welcome starting now). 
Hope everyone has a fabulous week and has something to look forward to this weekend :)
(Again, sorry I don't have a picture of the pup. I'm really slacking on this...)