Beth's November visit and Football

 Beth came for a visit last weekend (Nov 4th and 5th). It was so great to see her. Ross stayed at the Belmont Pet Resort. Its like a hotel for dogs. They have private rooms and play areas including outdoor and indoor spaces for dogs. We think Ross liked it, but he was exhausted we he got home.

I picked Beth up Saturday at the airport at 1:00. We then headed to Cookout to get some lunch. Cookout is a drive-up restaurant. Similar to Sonic but much cheaper and less...classy. ;) The closest Sonic is like 30 minutes away by the way.. Anyways. So at Cookout you can get a cheeseburger and 2 sides for like $6.00. They have sides like fries, hush puppies, and onion rings. They also have sides like chicken nuggets and a bacon wrap. Beth was impressed. Ha.

Then we went home and relaxed. The Estes girls try to rest whenever possible. Dane doesn't really understand this type of relaxation.

Saturday night we went to Satisfaction to watch the Razorbacks and the LSU/Alabama game. They have the best atmosphere, the best pizza, and the best music. A few of Dane's friends met us there. I think there were like 30 people from the Div school there.

Dane's friend Allan was supporting his team - UVA.

 Dane's friend Raygan supporting his team - UCLA.

 Desert. Yes. Please.

Dane sporting his Hogs gear. ;)

Sunday we slept in, ate some lunch then went to church at night. The church had the most moving communion service I have ever been to. They have a band and the band lead the songs throughout the liturgy. I had never seen communion done that way. It was beautiful.

After church we got some dinner at our favorite Chapel Hill restaurant Top of the Hill. After dinner we watched a movie on demand Janie Jones. The movie turned out to be really good. It was about a rock star Dad who had to take in a daughter he had never met and how she kinda saved him from himself.

Monday morning I took Beth to the airport at 5am to catch her 6am flight. It was so nice of her to come see me. I love love love sister time. 

We are now 1.5 weeks from Thanksgiving. I am very excited. My parents have new floors and new living room furniture. I can't wait to see it all. I am also ready to see my extended family and Dane's family.

I miss my Gran. I feel like I am not being honest when I say I am excited about Thanksgiving. I am excited about Thanksgiving. But I also miss Gran. Everyday.

October

Little recap on some October events.

1. I had my 26th birthday. Yikes. For my birthday Dane and I went shopping in the morning, watched the Arkansas game at noon, and went to dinner at Cheesecake Factory in Durham. At dinner I had eggrolls and mediterranean salad It was a great day. I got lots of goodies in the mail from some awesome family and friends.

2. Our friends Merritt and Adam sent us the first season of Friday Night Lights. We are crazy hooked. It's about a small town and their football team.

3. Dane's BFF Chris came to visit for an interview. They had an entire day of male bonding. I made it for the last 4 hours when we watched football and listened to old hip hop like Usher at Satisfaction on Saturday night. I worked Saturday night and staying up late to watch football and in a sports bar made me feel young.

4. The fall leaves are unbelievable here. Every day when we drive up on our road I see a tree that literally takes my breathe away. The sun always hits it just perfect and it feels like heaven is smiling on us.

5. I have recently made my Gran's cheesecake bars 2x. I can literally smell her kitchen. I miss her kitchen. I miss her.

6. I dressed up as the Cat in the Hat for work on Halloween. The kids thought it was great. Except for one of my sweet babies. Scared him I think. He actually smiled when I took the hat off ;).

6. My friend and former classmate Leigh is moving to NC this weekend!!

7. Beth is coming to visit for the weekend on Saturday!!!!

8. Thanksgiving break is LESS THAN 3 weeks away. :)