Work went a little haywire this summer as well. My company is typically "slow" during the summer but this summer we decided to do a complete overhaul of our marketing and as a result, my days for most of the summer were 10 - 12 hours long. Tiring.
But it wasn't all bad. Breighton and I had the chance to fly to New Orleans and meet up with Aunt Susie and take a drive to Orange Beach, Alabama for a week at her condo. It was Breighton's first time on a plane and first time at the beach. We both got a little sunburn, but aside from that it was a great trip. It was so good to get to catch up with Aunt Susie and Uncle Louis and give Breighton a chance to get to know them as well. At the end of the week, we rode with my cousin Brock back into the French Quarter and spent the afternoon running around and tasting as much as we could before we had to catch our plane back home. Here are a few pictures for you!
Breighton got a window seat for his first flight. He kept the window open for the flight (closed it for the picture). He took a lot of pictures using his iPod and in his words, "it was pretty cool."
There is something so wonderful to me about having my toes in the sand and beach in my view!
Breighton taking a break from the water to do some reading and show me how "twisted up" he can get!
Having a little fun on the beach!
I quickly learned that I am a HORRIBLE sand castle builder and teacher...
Breighton let me bury him in the sand!
And I let him bury me!
On the pier waiting for the July 4th Fireworks!
Breighton getting ready for his first oysters at Acme Oyster House in New Orleans! These were charbroiled (not raw) but he liked them!
Nick has given Breighton the nickname of "Mr. B" for many years... so we had to get a shot in front of Mr. B's Bistro!
Breighton getting ready to experience hot, fresh beignets at Cafe du Monde! An experience to remember! I remember going with my dad when I was Breighton's age.
That week of relaxation was just what I needed! Did I mention that this trip was the first real "vacation" I have had since before I started school? Yeah... I needed it. It was just the reboot I needed to get ready for my last year of law school.
So I returned home from Orange Beach and spent the entire month of July working like crazy and finishing up the requirements for my summer classes. When it was all said and done, when the last paper was submitted, I had exactly ONE weekend of no schoolwork before starting my summer classes. A full 7 days including one glorious weekend. So that weekend I took a trip to the library, made a pit stop at the corner store and headed to the pool. This was my weekend in a picture...
Now, I am a fast reader... but no... I did NOT finish all of these in a week. But I did finish two. I am still making my way through the rest.
Sadly, the following weekend, this was what my days looked like in a picture....
Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Texas Criminal Procedure are my current time fillers...
Also happening this summer... Breighton got his top half of braces (bottom half coming in a few more weeks) and he officially started 7th grade last week!!
Nick and I added a new family member whom I instantly fell in love with. Say hello to Leo!
Leo ate his first bed in a week (Yes, I said ATE). So then he had to spend a week on a not so comfortable bed. So when he got this new cushion for his not so comfortable bed, he was VERY happy... snoring happy in just minutes!
Nick and I made a decision to move to a smaller place. Downsize and save money. In a year, I will be finished with the Bar Exam, anxiously awaiting results, and planning for my jump into being a lawyer. The more money saved, the more comfortable my jump will be. I am SO EXCITED to be this close. So excited. I can't believe 3 years are done. I can't believe I only have 1 year left. I can't believe it all happened.. in the Blink of an Eye.
Till next time... I love you all and I hope this update finds you happy and healthy.
I want to end this post with a special note to my Aunt Susie... who probably won't read this for a long time. Susie lost her husband of 40 years last week. My Uncle Louis. I can't begin to imagine the pain of losing a spouse that you have built your life around for so long. I can't begin to form words to say how sorry I am. What I can say is that I am glad I got to spend a few days with him this summer and I am glad that Breighton got the chance to know him. Aunt Susie... I love you. And I know you will survive this because I know that you are strong woman who has so much love within and around you. You are not alone in this... you are loved. I will see you soon.
