Dozers and Dirt and a Gala

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Wow, I am still tired after last weekend. But it sure was a great weekend. Let me back up to Friday.

I worked Friday half day and then got my hair done. It felt so good moving up my extensions and coloring my roots. Even though my hairstylist said that roots are now in. After getting my hair done, I went to Trader Joes which was a huge disappointment. They did not have the mini cones, maple kettle corn, or cinnamon roll spread. Such a bummer. But I did get some chocolate hummus which was sooo good.

After dropping off my TJ's haul, I headed out in search of some shoes for the gala. I went to three stores and no luck. Then I headed down to Dillards and tried on dresses and shoes. I sent Rory some pics and he told me to just go with the shoes. So I did. Though I regret not getting the dress instead as I should have had my dress altered to fit better. BUT I did get a ton of compliments on it at the gala.

After shopping, I headed home to go out to dinner with Rory and the girls. Then we caught up on some tv shows and went to bed.

Saturday morning we got up, got ready and headed to Dozers and Dirt. It is exactly what it sounds like....bulldozers (and other machines/equipment) and dirt and it was to benefit the children's cancer foundation here (locally). 

It was really cool. We first went and walked through fire trucks, helicopters, police cars, an ambulance, etc. and then we made our way to the equipment. Basically, the kids can drive tractors, bulldozers, front loaders, scissor lifts, etc. with the help of crew men. Adults were able to go on some things with the kids, but we mostly just watched, took photos and videos. Check out some of our fun time!

Views from the Scissor Lift

We were served lunch, got some grab bags and so much water. It was a hot day. 

Then we headed home for some coffee, relaxing and getting ready for the gala. Us, not the girls. They stayed home with my parents.

Then it was time for the gala. We ubered over to the casino where it was held and met up with the Bay Equity crew. We had some drinks, caught up and then went into the gala where we had appetizers, walked around the silent auction, looked at items for the live auction later and found our table. The event was to give back and raise money for our local Big Brothers Big Sisters. And that is what we did.

We ate good food, drank some wine, had an auction, danced the night away and had a great time. Tears were shed during the touching presentations and lots of money was made.

It was an overall amazing night.

Dress |  Shoes

We went home just after 11 pm and were exhausted. But it was an amazing night and whole day!

Sunday was spent making breakfast, packing lunches for school, picking out outfits for Monday (for me and the girls), doing 5 loads of laundry, grocery shopping, cleaning three bathrooms, watching football and making dinner. 

Overall, it was a very fun weekend! How was your weekend?