So it's been a busy six weeks around the Henson house. Matt and I have been traveling and working....Since my last post, let's see what's been going on. First off, we came home from Jackson and it was already Easter weekend. Matt's cousin Eric came to visit and we had a cook out at our house. Then we headed to the lake for family time with Eric, Marsha and Jessica. It was so nice to get away and relax. Plus get to spend some time with Jessica who we hardly get to see. The next weekend Matt and I had several friends over to eat BBQ ribs and hang out....more on that night in another post...The next weekend I went to Jackson for a baby shower for Lauren Mize. What started out to be a normal weekend turned out to be quite extraordinary. As Revere and I head to Jackson, we get frantic calls from both of our mom's saying don't come, there are crazy tornadoes and Jackson is being pummeled. We, of course, thought they were exaggerating and were being very sarcastic saying things like the tornadoes aren't going to be following us on the interstate. Well we ate our words when we got to Jackson and actually saw the destruction. We had friends lose their houses along with major power outtages that affected the northeast portion of Jackson. So interesting enough, we had Lauren's baby shower by candle light. It was quite an event. We had a blast getting to see all of our high school friends (and their children :) wow, I can't believe we are old enough to have babies) and visiting. As for the rest of the weekend, we spent as much time out of the house as possible, because we had no power. NO TV, NO LIGHTS, NO FRIDGE. So that evening, we went to Tico's for dinner. Thank goodness they had power. We finally got to watch a little basketball and see everyone we knew...PLUS it was prom. You know it's always fun to watch the girls all dressed up...but this was especially exciting. The hairstyle of the night was the Scarlett O'Hara do...as my dad called it....The side pony tails with the large poof at the crown and ringlet curls in the pony tail. WOW! not to mention the dresses, one girl really looked like she had stepped out of the hustler store....anyway, enough about that. I got home Sunday evening and Matt headed to the Masters' on Wednesday. He gets to go every year with his cousin Eric. They had a blast of course. They even saw some famous people. Matt sat next to Venus Williams on the last day. He didn't get her autograph b/c he wasn't sure it was her until she had left! Oh well. My mom also came the weekend Matt was gone. It was so nice to have her have her here. We did lots of shopping and eating out. Everything was great, except the first night she was here, I got food poisoning.. YUCK! Last weekend, we spent the better part of the weekend working in the yard. I actually gardened and my plants are still alive. Some people have a green thumb, but I have a black thumb so the fact nothing has died yet is a major feat! We were so sore after working in the yard, I could barely walk but I have to say I am proud of the job we did. As for this weekend, we were supposed to head to Oxford for Double Decker, however, Matt is working on a major job at Opryland and had to work this weekend. So we stayed home. It really was nice hanging out at home and getting somethings done...I went to Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Publix & Pet Smart. I feel like Will Ferrell in old school, a little Bed, Bath and Beyond...anyone??!!! I did cook a good dinner of boiled shrimp, potatoes, Corn & sausage! Today, we are relaxing as it rains outside! It's a great day to be lazy and we are!!!! In between all of this traveling we are working lots and late most days. I am really looking forward to vacation, but I guess that won't happen until JUNE!! Oh well......That's whats going on in the Henson house...LATER!
Today is a very special day. (and selfishly for me, a little sad)! One of my very best friends from childhood had her first baby today. a healthy baby boy! Lauren and Micah Mize welcomed precious, Hayden Joel, to the world this afternoon. He weighed 7lbs 1oz! and I can't believe he's here and I missed it! I really had wanted to go to Jackson for his birth, but was unable to take off work. SO SAD! But Court made sure I knew what was going on and sent me the below pictures of the Hayden. (thanks Court!) He's just adorable! Lauren and baby are doing great and I can't wait to see her and meet him in August!
