So, at the beginning of the summer, I got to take a trip to Texas to see the fam- SUCH a blessing. Lots of rest and time with family and friends. I felt God really moving in a way of just rejuvenating me and reminding me of how He provides for my family and just having sweet time to catch up with good friends and be encouraged and reminded of truth. I also LOVED being able to be able to be a part of my sister's gender reveal party for her baby #2, a GIRL! Living in Alaska, I hate that I can't be a part of those kind of family events. It was such a blessing to share a big moment with my older sister. I couldn't be more excited by the news and love being able to watch and learn from my sister as she learns how to be a mom to now TWO babies :)
Here are some highlights from the trip:
 Out to eat at Chuy's for some amazing Tex Mex Me, Brannon, Mom and Em |
Always feel torn between Alaska and my family in Texas. My sister is so good about helping me feel welcome when I come back and celebrating each moment! I feel like I have a 1/2 Texan, 1/2 Alaskan heart.
Time with friends! Got to catch up with my Banders who is in medical school right now and also have a mom/ daughter date.
One of the highlights of my trip: My friend Liz had her first baby, a sweet girl named RYAN! I was so so happy to be able to visit her in the hospital and be a part of this moment with her. She is the first of my group of best friends from my hometown to have a baby. I couldn't be more thrilled for her. And Ryan is so beautiful!!
How can you resist little Branny's face? My nephew is the best.
I DID get to experience a little reminder of Texas summers. SO HOT.
And of course, I went to Chick Fil A at least three times. I loved it so much I brought myself back some Chick Fil A sauce to Alaska. Alaska is incredible, but one main thing it lacks is CHICK FIL A. Seriously, I would quit being a teacher to start this chain up here. LOVE this place. Gimme some waffle fries, a nice fried chicken sandwich, maybe a milkshake.... now we're talkin.
I also had a layover in Los Angeles and got to visit a friend who lives there. We took a short trip to Venice beach and saw the sights. Really interesting place to visit! Would love to have more time to explore that city.
Also a highlight: getting to catch up with my dear friend Stephanie! She was the maid of honor in my wedding and just a friend who is always encouraging, kind, and points me to truth. Such a blessing to get to visit and catch up with her.
Also had a much needed SISTER day of pedicures and hair and everything girl.
My Aunt Beth surprised me and the family and came to Texas while I was there which was so so nice. Loved getting to visit with her because it just seems like so long in between the times we get to talk and see each other :)
Of course I had to take a trip to get some barbecue. My brother in law Joe took me to the second best barbecue in Texas, a place called Pecan Lodge in Deep Ellum, Texas. We waited in line for about an hour and half but it was SO worth the wait- the brisket was INCREDIBLE. I would HIGHLY recommend this place if you are ever in Dallas, Texas.
Such blissfully good times with family and friends.
And the best part of my trip: my little Branski. My nephew has such a happy, joyful disposition. LOVE being his aunt.
Texas, I miss you. Thank you for your wonderful food. And most of all for being a place I can visit people that mean so much.
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