The weekends have been full...

...which is very unlike us.
Usually, if we make any plans it's dinner over here with friends or a quick dinner at Outback, but the last three or four weekends have been so busy! And fun.
Lily's birthday party, May 14th, was so much fun...

Obviously, it was an Elmo bash with plenty of sugar to get the little ones high. Lily was an angel and had a blast.

Last weekend we celebrated Dustin's birthday by doing this....

{beach with some friends and family}

Then we went to a Japanese steakhouse for dinner, which was Lily's (and our friends' little boy, Ty's) first experience. They both cringed a bit at the "entertainment", especially when the chef ignited the fire on the cook top. Lily said, "Mama, that's too hot!!!". But we had a great dinner with great company.

Sunday, Dustin and I headed to St. Pete for a night away at the Vinoy Resort. I'd like to go ahead and brag about the day:

- Checked in at 1:45pm.

-Napping by 2pm, woke at 4pm.

- Early dinner at 5:30pm with my sister-in-law and Dustin's best friend Nick.

Then.

Then...

Face to Face concert at State Theatre. My favorite band.

I have not been to a F2F concert, other than my Warped Tour experience last year which does not count, since 2001. 10 years was too long.

It was amazing.

Then there was this weekend, which was pretty huge. Dustin is featured in a local art gallery, Studio V, and they had their grand opening last night. He was invited to be a part of this gallery by a very talented artist and owner of the gallery, Victoria Miller.

 {Dustin had a total of 5 pieces on display!}

 {I apparently missed the memo that art gallery openings are fancy and dresses are recommended. Opps}

The turnout for the opening was fantastic! Family and friends came to show their support. It was so great to see Dustin in his element, mingling amongst other artists.
I am a proud wife.

Sunday was finally a quiet day which Lily and I used for Target and the pool with Auntie Jackie.

So, that's been The Nichols life. Enough attention whoring. I hope everyone has a great week!