Spring Break!!

I have been back to work for four days and I'm EXHAUSTED! It is amazing what one week of sleeping in can do to your body! My husband had to work all week and being the good wife that I am, I left him home alone for the week! :) I went to Brownwood, Albany, Cleburne, Keller, and Austin leaving me home in Abilene for one day.

I went to Brownwood for my third quilting retreat. Yes, I am 28 and I go on quilting retreats! I completed this quilt top and started a new quilt.


In Cleburne, I spent a day with my friend, Marlana. She and I taught together in Joshua 5 years ago. We go 6 months to a year without seeing each other, but when we get back together we never stop talking!! Wish I would have taken a picture of us. However, I did buy this cute bench while we were shopping at the big Cleburne mall! I need to add a seat cushion and some flowers.


In Keller, I spent the night with my friend, Sarah, and her family. Sarah and I became friends the week before our Freshman year at A&M. I got to celebrate St. Patty's Day with these cute little guys!




I ended a great week in Austin with two more Aggie friends, Emily and Jamie! I'll post another blog later about our weekend

An Unforgettable Man

My grandfather has always been very involved in my life no matter my age or location. Friends from elementary school, college, and current co-workers all know and remember my grandfather, John Earl Beall. He was an unforgettable man. Once you met him, you never forgot his kind words, hugs, and kisses! He always saw something good in everyone he met. Last Saturday, he went HOME to his Heavenly Father. Luckily, he was able to live a healthy and full life up until the moment he died. I actually saw him three days before and he was making jokes as usual. Every time I saw him he sang the following to me: "Mandi girl, Mandi girl, prettiest girl in the whole wide world."

This picture was taken last June.

I love this old picture of him!