Whirlwind

Hi everyone....this post promises to be a lengthy one so pull up a nice comfy chair and maybe a cool glass of sweet tea or iced coffee too help you through.......


What a whirlwind we have been on these past couple of weeks.   It all started with a trip to Illinois...

                                    

to be exact - the St. Louis Area - and what a long trip it was.  It takes us 16 hours to drive
it.  And....they are a long 16 hours.   But - we made it......without any events.

We spent a most of our time with our oldest son S and his family.  They were busy with packing and getting ready for their move to Philadelphia in 6 days. What an exciting time for them - entering a new season in their lives.  We so enjoyed our time with them and had so much fun...We were also able to visit with our siblings - which was awesome - since we only go there about once a year.

After a whirlwind week of visiting we started back with a few more passengers than our trip over -
Our youngest son's girls and their brother are here for a two week visit ... we are loving it.

Miss K. aka Sissy

Miss C aka Mimi

Mr. C aka Bubba

Thank goodness we have a built in DVD player for the trip -

it was a lifesaver.....

We stopped in Metropolis, Illinois for a gas-up

and

guess who we saw there.....

Yep - you guessed it

SUPERMAN

and

WONDER WOMAN

and, of course,

WONDER WOMAN, JR.

In Nashville the kids all decided the AT&T building looked a lot like

Batman.

I admit I have to agree with them on this one.

In Nashville the storms began and

we sat in traffic for over an hour -

thus,

delaying our trip .....

The storms continued through the mountains.

and

Georgia

sometimes torrential and a little scary

out on that interstate.

But, we made it home safe and sound at 5am.

All of us quite beat

but ,

looking forward to all the fun in the next two weeks.....

While we were gone

I was nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award.....

                                               
Thank you ARod from MakinMy Apt a Home
                                                    found here http://www.makinmyaptahome.com/.
  Check out this amazing coffee table she made - WOW....
                                  how fabulous is that?
   Visit her blog to see what other great things she is up to.....






And now for 7 random facts about myself:

      1.   I was born in Montana and have lived in Illinois, Florida and now South Carolina. I think
               Florida was my favorite state though, South Carolina is beginning to grow on me.

      2.  I have 5 siblings - 3 sisters ( one of who lives in France) and two brothers.  They are all
               younger than me.

      3.  I love to read - all kinds of books and most of the time you can find me reading 2 or 3 books
               at the same time.

      4.  I love afternoon naps - especially when there is a baseball game droning in the background.
               It is so relaxing to listen to and I just drift right off to sleep, lol....

      5.   Frozen cappachino from QuickTrip is the bomb - I absolutely love it but, there are no
                QuickTrips in this state.  Bummer....

      6.   My all time favorite flower is a carnation - I mean I love their fragrance and ruffly blooms
                  it is the only flower that I had in my wedding....

       7.  White, cottage, beachy, vintagey style has been my go to decor for ages.  It all started with a
                  shabby chic magazine and I fell in love.... however, my hubby is not so into the all white
                  look and so I incorporate as much as I can.....


Again thank you so much to ARod for nominating it is an honor to be recognized by your fellow blogging friends......

                    So, how has your week been - traveling?, creating?, or just having fun?
                                               We'd all like to know.

                               Until next time get out there and do something fun
                                                              but,
                                               most of all enjoy your life.....
                                                               I am.
                                                                                                                  


                                                                                                   Lovin' my life in Carolina,
                                                                                                                  Cathy