Date night and bragging rights :)

Tonight Cody and I had a date night. It was earlier in the week for date night but Cody planned it all over the weekend. Cody took me to Outback and to Dairy Queen for a treat afterwards. I am hitting the road tomorrow and won't be home until Sunday. My sister is graduating from 5th grade Thursday. Cody said he wanted to plan something special since I was leaving for so long. He isn't coming home with me this time since he has to work. Its the first time we have been apart (for more than a day) since we got engaged. Cody has "big" plans for cat sitting over the next few days. He is looking forward to the silence and break from me. Who am I to judge?! :) I will miss these two faces but I am looking forward to time with my family!

Earlier today I went to visit with some of my first graders at NMBP. I got a ton of hugs from students (and teachers). I miss being there daily and wish my first graders a great time in 2nd grade (and beyond)!

Off to finish packing-already packed the tissues because I will probably be crying right along with my mom and dad!

I remember the not so much joy when Carson was born-I was an only child, the only granddaughter on one side of the family and the only grandchild on the other side of the family so it was a big change to have a sudden sibling at the age of (almost) 13. From the second I held her in the hospital on March 21, 2000 (she was born on March 20 but I didn't see her until the next day), I was hooked. I am so thankful for her and the role she has played in my life. I am proud to be her big sister and all that she has accomplished the past few years!! The following are different pictures of Carson and me together over the years. I will have to find some of the beginning pictures of us together :)

Love ya Car!