March Was a Good Month

March was a good month. Brandon & I had our 13th wedding anniversary on the 8th. We both really surprised each other with our gifts this year. I bought him tickets to see one of his all-time favorite bands in concert at the end of the month, a concert he hadn't even heard about yet and is SO excited about. He bought me an awesome telescope - something I've always wanted but would've never bought for myself. I'm still learning how to use it but love what a thoughtful gift it was! We officially celebrated our anniversary the following weekend in Natchez, which I posted about previously.

The week after we got back from Natchez, Brandon's brother Tyler came to stay a few days with us during his spring break. He's a senior and will be graduating next month. We had a good visit with him, even though I had to work most of the time he was here. One evening before he went home, we sat outside and played Yahtzee while Brandon grilled steaks.

On Saturday the 20th, Brandon and I went out in service together and then while he napped to get ready for working that night, I got out and cleaned out our flower beds in the front of the house. I'm really not much of a gardener, but I'm trying to do better and learn. I spent four hours that afternoon, weeding, pruning, planting pansies, and mulching. It was a beautiful day to be outside!

On the 22nd, Brandon kept Mike & Jeannie's kids while they were at the hospital with Mike's mother, who was having surgery. He entertained them while I was at work, and when I got home we cooked them supper and played the Wii (Madilyn loved Cow Racing!!) with them around trying to get ready for our meeting. I think the kids had fun...we had fun playing with them, and Shirley came through her surgery fine!

The next day, I took a day off work and Brandon & I met with the group for service. We had the CO's visit that week, and I was really looking forward to going out on a week day. Our little car group had a wonderful morning out. I was so busy at work, but it was totally worth taking the time off. I wish I could do it more often!!

The Memorial fell on the 30th this year, which was a Tuesday night. Here we are with my aunt & uncle. We had a nice turnout and enjoyed the evening very much.