Mary Kay Seminar!

Two weeks ago (has it already been that long?) I had the privilege of going all the way to Dallas (yes, a whole 45 minutes!) to attend the annual Mary Kay Seminar. It is always absolutely fabulous! I get to go hang out with awesome women for 4 days and be inspired, uplifted, and taught. This year was no exception. MK is celebrating 45 years and they pulled out all the stops.

My mother-in-law, Sandy, is my director in MK so I get to spend those days with her. One of Ben's cousins, Jan, is in MK, too, and it's so great to make this a family affair. It is totally a blast! We learned about new products coming out (always fabulous, top-of-the-line, on-trend products), new programs and tools that only make being a beauty consultant easier and more fun than ever. Seriously, what better job is there than getting girl time any time you want? :)


Our first night we had our National area awards night. The theme was the 50s so we dressed up for the occasion. (Sandy and Nancy in the back, Jan and me sitting)

After the awards night with our National Director, Mary Cane.

We went out to El Fenix for dinner one night. YUM! They were totally gung-ho Mary Kay. The servers were all wearing pink ties and there were pink twinkle lights and little welcome cards on the tables.

Jan, Nancy, and me sitting outside the Hyatt.

Seminar awards night. Everyone goes all out on this night! It's Miss America, a broadway show, and a big party all rolled into one. Such a blast to get all dolled up.

I have to say I am glad to be part of this company. They are so supportive of the sales force and go all out to make us feel special.

Finally

I believe all our travels are now over. It has been so crazy! I returned home from Utah last Wednesday evening and then left with Ben Friday evening for a 10th anniversary getaway weekend. My mom and sister are here and they were so great to stay with the kids so we could go. We spent it at a bed and breakfast, Creekhaven Inn, down in Wimberley, TX, south of Austin in the middle of hill country. It was just beautiful. The room was French country and very pretty and the breakfast each morning was heavenly. We spend most of the day Saturday at Schlitterbahn, the huge water park down in New Braunfels. Ben had a blast. I enjoyed it, the water rides were way fun, but I hate standing in long lines. We will not be doing something like that again for an anniversary--sorry hon. Saturday evening we found the best little German restaurant not far from the water park. It was started by a German family who immagrated here, I think, in 2001. The food was totally authentic and so so so yummy! I can't remember the name of it, but I'll find it and toot their horn so if any of you are ever down there you can check it out. It was really great. Here are some pics of the beautiful inn we stayed at. It was right by the river down a very country road and we listened to the bullfrogs each night.


We drove home Sunday morning. My mother-in-law and Ben's cousin and her husband flew in Sunday for Mary Kay Seminar in Dallas and they all came over for dinner Sunday evening. That was so much fun. Then I headed back to Dallas with them for Seminar, which was Monday morning to this afternoon. So after all my vacations with the kids and Ben I was able to get some really awesome girl time the last couple of days. Mary Kay takes such good care of us so we had a great time. Our minds and souls were filled to the brim and overflowed with excitement, encouragement, belief, and faith. I am so excited to finally get my business up and going here in our new area and enrich the lives of women around me by helping them feel better about themselves. That's what it's all about (the products are pretty amazing, too!).