Magnolia Farms and TOFW

I have to document these two trips. I had such a great time with both groups of women.

In January I went to Magnolia Farm with my Aunt Colleen, and cousins - Elise, Camille (Baby Harvey) , Alyse, Stephanie, and Lindsay (Baby Rebecca)

We all live in one of the big cities in Texas. I drove up with Colleen, Camille and Lindsay. All three babies were champs.

Alyse found us the perfect house to stay in. We talked and talked and talked and I LOVED it. We all decided we need to make this a tradition, to get together somewhere. After this visit, I listened to Chip and Joann's book. I truly enjoyed their book. It inspired me to follow my dreams, to support my husband in his dreams, to accept imperfections as a young mom, and to know God is in control.

End of April was Time Out for Women. I have never been before. WOW does not do justice. I have notes that I will return to time and time again. 

We  (Allison, Roseanne and I) were lucky enough to have bumped into Sister Elaine Dalton and her husband at Pappasitos before the conference started. Her husband started talking to us. I recognized her immediately, because I listen to her often, but it took me a few minutes to get the courage to really ask. I even pointed to her at first in shock, but then put my hand down to make sure I wasn't going to make a fool of myself. Pretty sure I did anyway.. haha. She reminded me of my mother-in-law Kaylene. An older version of course, but similar in positivity and beauty.

We met up with Deb and Katie at the conference. I loved sitting by these ladies and getting emotional/inspired along with them.

 Roseanne used to work with Tamu (on the right, Zandra on the left) in her hair salon. So we felt comfortable saying hi after. I loved her message about Ruth and accepting those who are not of your "land" or culture. Zandra gave me stronger abs from laughing so hard. 

Possibly the worst way to take a picture, but we are all in it! Love these ladies. Great memories and hopefully more to come!

This picture is unrelated, but seems to fit with this post, since it's all about me! I bought this cute skirt from Annie. It's LulaRoe. I LOVE it and I get so many compliments. Way to keep me styling Annie.