After working overnight Friday, I got off work, drove home, packed an overnight bag, and Zac and I hit the road and made the four-hour drive from Savannah to Atlanta to celebrate Mother's Day with a family dinner.
For dinner, we celebrated Mother's Day at Cheesecake Factory. My sister is graduating high school soon and happened to receive her college acceptance letter right before we were about to leave for dinner. That was an exciting moment to celebrate! She's waiting to hear back from another college that she applied to before she makes her final decision.
*Fingers crossed!*
Dinner was delicious! I ordered the shrimp pasta. For dessert, we ordered the Lemon Meringue Cheesecake. It's Zac and I's favorite. We're always too full to eat it so we always take it to-go and indulge later on in the evening.
Words cannot express just how much I love this man. He has been so amazing to me since day one, but I have to take a second to brag and tell y'all how amazing he's been these last couple weeks. These past few weeks have been intense as I was juggling a heavier work schedule than normal, while also being in the middle of finals week. This sweet man brought me home-cooked meals to work every night so we could eat dinner together on my lunch break. He even stopped by Dunkin Doughnuts on his way home from work in the afternoons, so he could come to wake me up with coffee and doughnuts as I prepared to go into work for night shift. Isn't he the sweetest?! Somedays I don't know what I'd do without him. When my brain feels like it's functioning at 25%, he's my missing 75% that gets me through the day. I was leaving work the other morning and opened my car door to find an oatmeal pie sitting on my driver seat. Lol, I love oatmeal pies! It's the little things in life. Thank you, boo! LY!
For Mother's Day, Mom wanted to do a family hike around Stone Mountain. Only on Mother's Day can she convince the entire family to do a 5-mile hike. Lol, wish granted!
When you have a Mom as great as ours, a hike is a small favor to ask in return for all that this woman gives to everyone. She's the best Mom, friend, and confidant a girl could have. She's my inspiration for strength and always reminds me to follow my dreams, follow my heart, and let my voice be heard. We love you, Mom!
I hope all the other Mama's had a great Mother's Day!
Oh man, that hike up Stone Mountain is no joke!!! When I was in college, my roommate and I used to go up there and run around the mountain. There is no way I could do that now I dont think. Ummmm Dunkin Doughnuts being brought to you? Yup you got a keeper!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's so sweet that you drove to see your mom on mother's day. I'm sure she really appreciated it. I definitely agree with you that taking the cheesecake to-go is a must; there's no way I can finish a full meal and dessert in one sitting. Zac sounds so sweet; definitely a keeper!
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I still haven't hiked Stone Mtn! Need to change that asap!
ReplyDeleteAww looks like you had a great Mother's Day with your family!! I love hiking, one of my favorite out door activities! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pics, especially of you and your fam! And Dunkin Donuts is always a good idea, so glad he was there for you while things were stressful <3
ReplyDeleteGreen Fashionista
Such fabulous photos - I always love spending time with family like this!
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