Trip to Kentucky

So on Saturday morning I woke up and decided to take a spontaneous trip back to Kentucky. I was sort of down and Donna and Amanda were out of town for the weekend, plus presidents day was Monday, so no class. So I got in my car and headed east!

I had many people I wanted to see in the short (two days) I would be there. This is basically what I did: I arrived at Grannie and Grandad's house around midnight Saturday night/Sunday morning. I snuck inside, wrote them a note telling them I was there (I didn't call ahead) and went to bed.

Sunday morning I woke up before they left for church and got to see them for a few minutes. They left for church, then Daniel arrived (see previous blog) and we went to Vineyard. I'm so glad he got to go to Vineyard. It is awesome and unlike any church that I've found yet in Fayetteville. We picked up Tom on the way to church because his car is in the shop. After church, we went to lunch. It was: Me, Daniel, Tom, Sarah Rini, Brandy, Wes, and Brandy's "friend" dropped by for a bit.

After lunch we went to Ben and Cristins house to SEE THEIR TWO DAY OLD BABY! So cute! Major incentive for coming back for the weekend. I got to visit with Cristin and analyze her breastfeeding (I need the practice). Then we drove to my moms house. She didn't know I was in town either, so I just walked in and said 'hey.' She and Mark visited with us for a while.

Then we met Grannie, Grandad, and Adam for dinner at Casa Fiesta. That was one of the places I wanted to be sure to go while home. Then we went back to G&G's and visited for a while before going to bed. Bruce came over for a bit.

Monday morning I woke up at 6:30. Not sure why. But Daniel hadn't gotten any sleep the night before so I let him sleep till 10ish. Then we went to Georgetown to pick up Jordyn. Oh, I miss her SO much in NC. We took her to Barnes and Noble and let her play in the kids section. My friend Cristina met us there with her 2 1/2 year old daughter, Ella, and we played and talked. Then Daniel, Jordyn, and I went to Chipotle for lunch (another place I wanted to hit while in town). Daniel had to leave around 2 so we all drove back to Richmond. Jordyn fell asleep in the car so I put her down for a nap and Daniel left. I tried to get a little nap, too.

When Jordyn woke up I got her ready, packed by bags, and headed back up to Georgetown to drop her off. Then I went back to Lexington to meet my small group (Amber, Brandy, Tiffany, Sarah Mendoza, and Julie) at Harry's. We ate and visited for about two hours. Then I headed to Cracker Barrel to get an audio-book for my long drive back. I got The Shack, which I've heard lots of good things about. Looking forward to listening. Now I'm on my way back (writing from a Starbucks) and should get there sometime in the early morning.

People I got to see while home:
Tom
Sarah Rini
Brandy
Justin and Erica
Ben and Cristin and Baby Asher
Grannie and Grandad
Mom and Mark
Jordyn
Christina and Ella
Amber
Tiffany
Julie
Sarah Mendoza

People I didn't have time to see but wish I had:
Mark Downing
Jeremiah

Lucy is in France and Ray is in D.C., so couldn't see them either.

I'm glad I made the trip. It was really worth getting to see everyone, though I wish I had more time with them all. Also really glad Daniel came and got to meet several friends and family. I'll be returning to KY on May 17 for about a 10 day trip.