We went to Irving for Lindsey's funeral this week. I hate funerals. I am sure most do. I especially hated this one althought it was one of the nicest I've been to. There were thousands of people there so you can see how loved she was. Some waited two hours at the vistation just to get in the door. It's not fair. AT ALL. So many things don't add up. But then I remind myself that God has a plan for her. We just don't know why. How come he couldn't have waited say like 50 more years? Her family will never get used to the idea that their bubbly Lindsey who always wore a smile won't be coming through the door. I don't think anyone will and it isn't fair. She had her whole life figured out and was so excited about it. Instead of graduating this year, she change her major to teach chidren with Special Needs. She cared and loved them. She comes from a wonderful and super close family and it just about kills me to see them going through all of this. I pray that it gets easier for them and that the memories never fade. I know most of my memories of her are full of laughter. Roaring laughter at that.
After the funeral, we hung around in Irvnig. Actually, the night before we went to Outback with Kristen, Jason, Robin (who you would think you were talking to lindsey), Randy, XC, Elaine, Debbie, Larry & Chris. Did I leave anyone out? After that, we walked next door to Applebee's. That place is always packed. Holy Cow. Applebee's is terrible and it is always packed. I'm talking midnight packed. Hopefully not for long once Aspen Creek (http://www.aspencreekrestaurant.com/)opens. MUCH classier, better food and it's part of Texas Roadhouse so you know it rocks. Anyway, it was so nice hanging out with everyone. I just it had been uner different reasons. XC always makes me laugh and it had been too long since we had seen her. I'm trying to get her to enter the next Mrs. Paula Dean. That girl can bake but she wasn't loving the idea. Maybe I'll just enter her. She can only be mad for so long. Right XC? I mean you make cakes like the bakery can make. We really enjoyed our time in Irving. Our allergies acted up a little so I have to see what was high in the area while we were there. Luckily (knocking on wood as I type), they have been okay out here in East Texas.
Since we aren't planning on DFW in May except to catch our flight, we took Lynn her Mother's Day gift from Hailey Grace. Yep, she picked it out all byt herself. Well, mayeb not all by herself. I gave her three different things to choose from but she was in love with one. I think when she is older, MUCH MUCH MUCH older, we'll get her one. When I say MUCH, I'm talking a good while. :) It isnt' the one exactly below but close to it.
Holy Cow, 12 full days and then we are heading out to the beach. WHOO HOO! We get back on Mother's Day. I'm SOOOO thankful mom and Collins are keeping Hailey and allowing Chris and I to finally take the mini vacation we keep having to cancel. Hailey will have a blast and be super spoiled. My dad is having knee surgery so if you all want to check on him while we are gone, please do. He said he couldn't move the surgery so I could be here to help.
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