First, there's gonna be a wedding in the Barnes Family next year!! My little brother proposed to his girlfriend, Amanda, while visiting Cali for a couple weeks. He flew out there to surprise her for her graduation and they both knew it would be coming the next time they saw each other.
The story...They've known each other since kindergarten, but hadn't hung out till after high school. They shared several classes together growing up, including Mrs. Seymour's 4th grade class. Andrew recommended that they stop by and visit Mrs. Seymour and her class just to update her on how they're doing. They make a trip to our old elementary school. Mrs. Seymour introduces the class to her former students and then asks if her former students would like to say anything to her class. Cue Andrew and his proposal.
Andrew, you have grown from that adorable, mischievous, happy child to a handsome, loving, and hilarious brother. I can't be more proud of you in your decisions in life, from joining the Coast Guard to now finding your bride. Congratulations to you and Amanda! Love you!!
Here are some more engagement pics of them. Can't help but just be sooo excited for them!
Around the same time as the engagement, the world welcomed little Cannon. Drew and Donna are good friends from community group and it's been such a blessing to have been a part of the anticipation of Cannon. At 36 hours old, he was just absolutely adorable and perfect in every way!
Last, but DEFINITELY not least, in the emotional day of May 27th....In-N-Out is coming to TEXAS!!
That morning, my Aunt Maryann sent me an article with the best news of 2010...In-N-Out expanding to Texas. (Thank you, Aunt Maryann....you know you can't take the CA out of me.)
See, foreigners, us Californians have an obsession with this heavenly establishment known as In-N-Out. It's like the Chik Fil A of burgers. 2 words: Animal-Style Fries....actually that's 3 words....get over it. Folks, not gonna lie when I say that the news of In-N-Out's migration east to the great land of Texas, may or may not have brought as much tears as the news of my brothers engagement and Cannon's birth. Okay, maybe I'm not that over-dramatic, but it was pretty close.
So I'm thinking the Lord REALLY wants me to stay in Austin...so much so that He brought In-N-Out to me. Now if we can just get the west coast beaches over here....
