Weekend With Friends

This past weekend, I headed South to my college town of Long Beach to visit my high school friends.  Is it funny that many of my high school friends ended up living in my college town?  I think it is.  Anyway, the purpose of the weekend was to celebrate my friend Katie who is moving up North to Santa Rosa for a new job.  And I just love a reason to celebrate with some of my very best friends.  So I left my hubby studying at home and spent the weekend in Southern California with my girlfriends.

My Scooty and me :)

Katie (the girl of the weekend!)



Highschool buddies

On Saturday evening we went to The Ranch in Anaheim, a country restaurant and line dancing club.  It was perfect for all of us country Bakersfield gals.  I am now seriously considering seeking out line dancing classes.  It was SO. MUCH. FUN.

Liz, Katie, Me, Tristen

Tristen and Me!

And don't worry, Josh got to take a study break and go out for Brandon's birthday on Saturday night too!  Poor guy has been stuck in his mancave for far to long.

Josh's new BFF Andrew

On Sunday morning, Liz, Katie, and I met up with the Golden-Grant's for breakfast.  We hadn't seen them since the wedding in April and it was so nice to catch up on how married life has been for the newlyweds.

It was a fun weekend, but I'll be glad when I can go out of town with Josh in tow.  This studying for the USMLE is just no fun, for either of us.

Alexa & Micah's Wedding

I was so excited and honored to be asked to be part of Alex's wedding (she prefers to be called Alexa these days but she will always be Alex to me).  Josh and I knew it would be tough to spend the money to come home for a week in April, but I'm so glad I did.  I can't imagine not being a part of their big day. 

It was everything you think of when the word "wedding" comes to mind.  The bride was beautiful, the groom handsome, the reception was decorated so elegantly, and the love in the room was so strong it could be felt by everyone.

The bridesmaids before!

All ready to see the bride.

There she is and doesn't she look stunning!

Cupcake.

My high school buddies plus Charlie

Me and Scooty

So good to see Tristen.

Thank you Mrs. Alexa Golden-Grant for asking me to be a part of your big day.  I am so very glad I could be there for you as you became a Mrs. just like you were there for me when I did.  I love you and Micah very much and hope you are enjoying your Hawaiian Honeymoon!

My Absence in Blogging This Week...

...Has been majorly due to the fact that I'M IN BAKERSFIELD! 

I've been here since Monday night for one of my very best friend Alexa's wedding today!  I've been busy catching up with friends and family and helping Alex prepare for the big day.

Last night was the rehersal dinner and today is sure to be jam packed with wedding fun.  I can't wait. The only thing that would be better is if Josh were here.

Liz and I at the rehersal

The happy couple: Micah and Alexa!

Congratulations to Micah and Alexa! I know today is going to be so special and that your life together will be filled with happiness. I love you both!

I'm back to Grenada and my Joshua on Tuesday and will be back to blogging regularly then. Until then, happy wedding day!

Random Happenings This Week

This past week has been full of lots of fun things, some of which don't necessarily warrant their own individual blog post.  So I'm lumping them all together in one big post.

On Wednesday night, Josh and I went to Dodgy Dock for the second time because they have 5e.c. for 5 chicken wings and 3 for 10e.c. Carib's.  For all who aren't aware, an "e.c" stands for "Eastern Caribbean Dollar" and 1 US dollar = 2.67 e.c.'s.  So basically, you can get 5 chicken wings for $2.00 US and 3 beers for $4.00 US which means Josh was all for it.  And any night I don't have to cook dinner means I'm all for it.  Josh got his fill of wings and beers and even with the great deals on wings and beer on Wednesday nights, I ordered a chicken cesar salad and a Diet Coke.  Josh said he may have to leave me at home next time.  I guess I'm just not a wings and beer kinda girl.

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We have had a little visitor in our house the last two nights.  Our friends Rachel and Brain have family in town and went off to Carriacou for a few days and needed someone to dogsit their child Marley.  Being the dog lover that I am, I of course agreed to take the little guy for a couple days.  I was sad to see him go today and plan on trying to convince Josh that we might need a "Marley" too.

I obviously didn't know that SOMEONE was rudely taking a picture of Marley and I napping!

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The University Club is a place where apparently, many of the SGU professors stay when they are guest teaching in Grenada.  It has a pool, a private beach, hammocks, kayaks, and a cafe.  The SO's are lucky enough to be able to use it on Mondays and Thursdays for free.  I have now been there a few times.  Based on the pictures, I don't think I need to elaborate on why I like to spend time there.

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Josh and I went to Prickley Bay last Friday to see the steel drum band that plays live music every Friday night. Lots of students were there and the pizza was good.

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I just finished reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett.  If you haven't read it yet, go get it. Fast.

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One of my BFF's Alexa just got engaged to Micah a couple of weeks ago.  Right before we left to come to Grenada.  Josh and I are SO completely happy for the two of them who plan to get married in June 2012.  And guess what!?!? This week she sent me this!

To which I of course said YES!

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And lastly, today I went to Grand Anse Beach again with Ryan, Allison, and Austin.  I took Marley with me and spent most of my time trying to keep that spaz of a dog under control.  :)  But it was a beautiful afternoon and I couldn't help but snap yet ANOTHER picture of this fabulous beach.