So funny!

This made me laugh so hard! 

Geo What?

I never know what I'm getting into when it involves my dearest HHH and Tuesday was no exception. She sent me an e-mail a few weeks back asking if I wanted to join her to "geocach" which, as a side note, she knew nothing about. Literally, we had no idea what we were getting into. So we showed up totally "dressed" for our day of adventure only to find our guides outfitted with hiking boots, walking sticks and backpacks. What did we do? Well, let's just put it this way...we "bush wacked" in designer jeans, jewels & fancy ballet flats! It was a good time and, apparently, these adventures are ALL over the world so we are planning to do it again. Have you ever GEOcached?

Bush Wackin'

The "geocach" virgins...

Yet another adventure

Saturday the weather was beautiful in Atlanta & a group of people from VL met to take a city walk. Drew & Alicia Benton (who work with SafeHouse Outreach) guided us down the streets of OUR city where we saw what is going on behind all the glamorized commercialism. We were taken through the largest homeless shelter in the city, saw where the homeless gather & even had the opportunity to meet & converse with people who need not only our help but our love. We met a guy called Copper who made copper bracelets (hence the name) for all the ladies in our group. I have to say, I've lived here 10 years & every time I head into the city it's for a fun dinner at a new restaurant or to some sort of "event". I saw my city in a new light. I saw a city that needs love & service. Drew challenged our group to serve in some capacity rather than staying inside our church building. We, so often, become comfortable with our group of people & overbook our schedules with church activities that we really miss the point...the world!! Cody speaks about this all the time so I love to find new ways to be "in the world". I'm excited to see how we will partner with SafeHouse on their journey to make a difference in the city I call home. If you would like to get involved, check out their site. Thanks to Drew & Alicia for their ministry & for taking their Saturday to do our city walk! 

Pancake=proposal

I have known and loved this man for 7 years!! 

And it all started here...
Yep, the international house of pancakes. That was our first "date" and we were joined by one of his board members and, to top it off, my parents randomly decided to show up for dinner as well! Hilarious. He was in town for a conference at the church I attended and we finally met (after all our mutual friends tried to hook us up). Needless to say, we've been pretty much inseparable since that moment! And, he's redeemed himself 1000 times over since the whole pancake date. 

Her lip gloss be poppin'!

What happens when a bunch of crazy girls get bored with the Super Bowl?

Makeovers!!!

Before

After

Mel HATES everything about wearing makeup...the "hassel" of putting it on, everything. We were bored though so she let us have a little fun. She has beautiful skin so all we really did was poof up her hair and give her eyes a smokey look! And one can't forget....a little lip gloss for some pop! Thanks J & C for hosting Super Bowl! It was fun! Who played?

Fondue

From left to right: Kristin, Hillary, Steph, Me, Kensey, Jenny B, Christy, Kate & Mel

Where is the best place to go for a girls night? Melting Pot!! I'm so in love with that place. From the moment you step foot in the door the smells are overwhelmingly amazing. Cody always says he wishes they made a candle that was "melting pot" scented. Anyway, Friday night a bunch of our guys went to the mens conference so we thought it was the perfect opportunity for a little girlie fun! We put all our fondue forks to good use with cheese & chocolate. You might as well forget the main course (although it is yummy too) it's just not chocolate!! We shared lots of laughs & some great conversation! Love these girls! 

Would you please pass the tea?

As most of you know, Cody & I don't have children. After all, the title of the blog IS "just the two of us" & trust me, we are MORE than cool with it. All that to say, we have "adoptive" children that we borrow from time to time & one of those little munchkin's is Addie Boo. When we heard she wanted a Tea Party to celebrate her 5th Birthday, Mom & I asked if we could throw it! We may have gone a little overboard but we just couldn't help it!!! I think Mom & I had more fun than the girls. I took too many pictures to count because everything was too cute.

THE Birthday Girl

With her Tea Pot cake 

Hopie featuring her big, beautiful blue eyes!

"M" showing us how to drink her tea. Such good manners!

Mom reading the Tea Party book all about manners.

The setup

The place settings. I loved the little fairy napkin holders! 

Tea cup cupcakes!