In the South

Eric and I are finishing up a visit to the south. Eric's grandfather passed away and we were able to go to the funeral and spend time with his family in Ardmore, Alabama (near Huntsville). I had not met most of them so it was a great opportunity to get to know them better. I also understand Eric a little bit more now-his crazy sense of humor all makes sense. I now understand why he is always pestering me!

Since my family is in Nashville (just an hour north of Huntsville), we were also able to spend some time there. Of course most of that time was spent with Sam and Alyssa.

Alyssa and I spent a lot of time on the couch watching Sam and Eric play tennis on the Wii. I think Eric is addicted.




We also took the kids to the park. Eric helped Alyssa put on sunscreen for our day out. It was SO hot that we didn't stay long. Eric and I had been thinking of moving back to be closer to family, but the heat is almost too much. I forgot how it is sticky hot and thick during the months of June, July, August, and even September.




Alyssa just LOVES uncle Eric. We took them bowling too, and Eric helped Alyssa bowl in the 70's (the ball seemed heavier than her!)

I don't have pictures, but on the way from Huntsville up to Nashville Eric and I stopped in Lynchburg, TN-home of the famous Jack Daniels distillery. It was amazing watching them make all that whiskey. I was also shocked (though I shouldn't be) at all the Confederate flags that fly on houses in that area and the fact that one of the businesses in Shelbyville (home to Nathan Bedford Forrest) is called "Kim's Klassic Kuts." The KKK is still alive and strong there. Ah the rural south...

Who knows if we'll move back. I have a feeling that if Eric could find the right job and we were able to sell our house in Greeley that we would move here. We'll see what the next few years bring.