Good Start

So my first week with the new family went pretty well. I was feeling a little apprehensive because my last day with Chase's family was very emotional and really tough. But my nerves have definitely calmed after getting through this week. Both boys are so sweet. I know Im gonna have a lot of fun with them.

Thomas and I just got back from a great weekend in Carolina Beach/Wilmington. Thomas' cousin David got married in Wilmington this weekend so we went for that. And seeing as we have great friends, we had a free place to stay for the weekend in Carolina Beach! So we left Friday night and actually flew into Myrtle Beach, rented a car, and drove to Carolina Beach.
We almost missed our flight on Friday, which was unsettling to say the least. We were stuck in so much traffic trying to get to the airport.. and then had to park and sprint through the airport. The parking deck was so muggy, we could hardly breath by the time we made it to security. BUT, we made it. Thank god. The flight was quick and painless and we arrived in Myrtle around 8. We headed straight to the car rental desk where we were handed the keys to a Dodge Mini-van :) Its all they had available at the moment so we embraced it and rocked the mini ALL weekend.

Saturday- we went out on the beach for a few hours before the wedding. And then headed into downtown Wilmington for the wedding and reception. The wedding was beautiful and it was great getting to see all the family. I'd say the only misfortune for this day was the loss of my sunglasses. My FAVORITE sunglasses. Ugh. I dont even like writing about it. Long story short- I got plastered by a big wave (while holding a beer) and was trying my hardest not to lose the beer. Therefore I wasn't really focused on the fact that my glasses were gone. I was cussing because my beer was gone. So ten minutes later, it all clicked and by then it was too late. I reckon its dollar store glasses from here on out.

Sunday- we stayed out on the beach allll day. Luckily, I did pretty good with the sunscreen and came home with no burns. That night, Thomas and I walked to the local mexican restaurant and proceeded to get sloshed off one jumbo margarita. We then walked and met up with some friends who were also staying in Carolina Beach for the weekend (Derek and Amanda Johnson). Luckily, the walk sobered us up a little bit.. but then we proceeded to go to 2 different bars. Needless to say, its 9pm on Monday (the day after) and we're both still struggling a little bit. My body certainly doesn't recover like it used to.

Today we drove back towards Myrtle Beach and stopped to have lunch with some other friends (Erin and Ross Grall..and baby Owen). They recently moved to Myrtle for a new position that Ross took at NMB High School.  So it was great seeing them!

We're home now and resting. We've got a big week ahead of us. On Wednesday, my mom and a few of her friends/coworkers are driving down for a nursing conference.
And then Friday, I've got the day off so Im going to go spend the day with Chase and his new baby brothers (they arrived on Thursday, the 2nd). And THEN on Friday night, Thomas and I are headed to Anaheim, CA for the weekend. Crazy, I know. Thomas has a benefit dinner to go to for a program he's involved with called Woodlinks. So we're going for that.. and to get some In and Out Burger of course :)

Everyone have a good week! More to come after we get back from CA :)