Weddings, Pools, and Family Gatherings

     It has been quite a busy weekend if I do say so myself. My Mom, Dad, little sister, and little brother came into town around midnight this past Friday and left earlier this morning. My father's youngest sister got married on Saturday evening and this is the reason for their visit. It was a beautiful wedding and a great time I got to see my family who I miss so much. Here is a picture of my mother, Stacy, my sister, Desiree, and me.



     After the wedding we all came home and slept all over my small apartment, fought over the shower, and had a lot of laughs. Sunday seemed to be pretty busy, we woke up at an average time and found a flat tire awaiting us. After getting that fixed and picking up my older brother from his apartment we drove to my aunt, Donna, and her husband, Chad's home where they had a feast waiting for us and the rest of our large family. After being stuffed with traditional Cajun foods of rice, gravy, white beans, and mustard green egg rolls we came home and jumped in the pool at my apartment complex. We swam for hours and enjoyed the beautiful sunshine that southern Louisiana has to offer. Then came home and passed out until dinner time. I got to enjoy a wonderful dinner with my entire family and roommate at Chili's to celebrate my mom's birthday on Wednesday.

     Zach has been really great about this weekend. I tried to steal a few minutes away to talk to him and spend a few moments with him. I have missed him terribly the last couple of days because we normally talk regularly and he has been so wonderful about me spending as much time as possible with my relatives.

     Family is so important to me. Being a young child and moving so frequently, family is the only thing that has been a constant in my life and it feels so good to see them. I may only get to see them face to face a few times a year, but I will cherish these memories forever. I also can't wait to start a family of my own to see constantly and hold just as dear to my heart.

-Ashley