Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

I travelled to Atlanta Thursday after work to have a girls' weekend with my mom, her sister Jo and my cousin Julie. We had been planning this time together since the spring, as a way to celebrate mom's birthday. The plans included shopping at the Mart on Friday and then attending the "Deeper Still" conference at the Phillips arena. We were all excited to be together- my aunt and cousin live in Jacksonville, FL- so I don't get to see them too often.

We started early on Friday to make sure we had plenty of time to scope some deals at the Mart. We searched through bags and jewelry galore and all came home with a few good buys. My aunt showed great restraint by only coming home with one purse! Our favorite purchases include a big giraffe print with pink travel bag and mom's cute brown and red giraffe handbag.

After our feet and wallets could no longer continue- we checked into our hotel and then headed off to the arena. The conference started with awesome praise and worship, including Mandisa- former American Idol contestant. Priscilla Shirer spoke that night and did an excellent job. It was a great reminder of God's love for us even when we're going through difficult times- that He will see us through.

Saturday was a full day with talks by Kay Arthur and Beth Moore. It was amazing to see so many ladies (18,000) come together to worship and grow "deeper still" in their personal walk with the Lord. We had a wonderful time! Saturday night we hung out back at mom and dad's and decided to include Tyler, dad and Herschel in on our girls' weekend. Sunday I headed back home to my hubby who was home all alone. He managed ok- living like a bachelor for two days! All in all, it was a great time to be together with family and a reminder of how faithful God has been and will continue to be!