Enjoying a Simple Monday

After a weekend of fun, Monday was pretty quiet, but much needed.

We had a wedding this weekend in Galveston, Kirsten and Justin finally decided to officially tie the knot. Could not be happier for them! They are a great couple, although very different from us "Ulsher's" they are so pleasant to be around...and they ADORE our sweet baby girl. Evey LOVES her Uncle Justin!

They had a small gathering in Galveston, of maybe 20 or so, we were lucky to make the cut of "close friends and family." Was a short and sweet ceremony down in the sand, and then a BBQ style buffet for a reception. The day went by hard and fast, but they looked so incredibly happy and in love. Congrats!

Evey did not care for the beach, I do not blame her. The water smelt of fish and muck, and the sand left much to be desired. We dipped her toes in the water just to see if she would like it...Not so much!

We headed home the same evening, originally we had planned to stay, but with only a less than 2 hour drive it didn't seem worth it to board the dog and deal with hotel crap.

Then came Sunday, Mother's Day. Number 2 for me! We spent much of the day relaxing, thankfully. Had plans to go out for sushi, our tradition for special days, but were too much of bums and ordered a pizza in at my request.

Darling husband gave me happy mothers day wishes and not to mention the 3 cards *technically one from Boo, one from Evey, and one from him* A nice size Snickers bar, that Evey attempted to throw in my soaking tub, and 3, yes 3 trays of my favorite cupcakes. Thanks Honey. Did I mention that he even ran to the store for milk? Good Husband.


Weekends like this, filled with weddings and appreciation make me reflect on life. My happy life, with bumpy moments. It makes me think about what makes me happy, my family, health, and myself...why myself? I make myself happy, yes, ooo ahh, she said it. I know that the REASON I am happy each day is because I give myself a happy life. The choices you make for YOURSELF for YOUR LIFE are what make you happy. Things don't HAPPEN to you, you happen TO LIFE. Each decision you make, makes your life. I've been to Hell and BACK. Never once did I blame someone else for my struggles, I divorced, why, because I MARRIED an idiot.I got remarried because I LOVE a wonderful man. I've had many other trials, and happy days like weddings and mothers day remind me that...you get to those happy days because you wisely deal with the crappy days. It always feels good to reflect.