Well, well, well... Sloan I and I got to go home for what we thought would be a week. Instead, my family, friends, and Sloan talked me into skipping my class to make it two weeks. (Sloan just finished summer school and had no classes for 2 weeks) Also, Granny Jo, (Sloany's granny) was sick so I am glad we stayed we got to see her a few times! So, we stayed, and it was beautiful! (Images above: Sloan and I got ice pops and ate them on the road like little kiddos! I must admit they are refreshing in such HOT Savannah weather!)
I just love my family! I hope one day my kids will enjoy being around me as much as I do my parents and siblings (I do MISS Landon)! We may have stayed, but I was heavily involved in writing a five page draft of my research paper, but I can't complain because I had 2 cute pups beside me as I typed. I also had the help of my brilliant cousin Elliott. My teacher was confusing with his comments, and he helped me understand what he thought he meant. He also read over it when I finished- what a sweetie;) We watched home videos at the Roche's. Elliott had the CUTEST voice ever! Hayden was so funny- and still is one of the funniest guys I know. Allie was a little princess, and I discovered on this trip home that she won't stay little anymore. Reality check- she is almost a teenager! Don't read this and think teenager like most people think of that word. She is not your typical one- she is still VERY sweet and loving :) Allie and I had a fun arts and crafts day and mocked a painting she loved and saw at an antique store in Savannah! Love you all!
When home, I love my morning coffee with mom- and dad if he is not running around like a busy bee before he leaves for work! I went to pilates with mom one day and got to see the beautiful Aimme! It was nice to catch up, see the babies and new house, and get a good work out in! Loved it!
Mom got her BELATED mothers day gifts- (Necklace and earrings by yours truly.) I had made her a leafy necklace and didn't like it. I think it was worth the wait - sorry again mom ;) I am thinking of making more pea pods. Would anyone be interested in purchasing- Let me know what you think!!!
Mom was craving spaghetti squash for dinner one night. We were going to go buy some and a miracle happened. Daddy called us and said "Hey Karen had extra spaghetti squash from her garden, I'm bringing some home!" Thank Karen- You must read minds! It was FANTASTIC!
I got to have coffee with my sister at her favorite coffee shop- Fido's, in Nashville. We both agreed that me being home can be unfair becuase it makes us miss each other more than when I am gone. Becasue when I am gone we can't do cute little things like get coffee so when we do it makes us miss each other more. haha. Does that make sense? I love you Lynds!
I got my hair "did" by the great Nikki :) Then that night I got to go to Nikki's baby shower for baby Wyatt!!! I know she can't wait for him to be here! I painted a picture for Nikki to have in Wyatt's room. He has a camouflage themed room and I knew she was having trouble with accessories so I wanted to help her out a little and give her a painting. Two birds for her and Dustin. Two eggs for Emma and the soon to be newest family member Wyatt:)
While home I ate a ton of sugar snap peas. HA. Turns out I am now known to a grocery bagging guy at Lebanon Publix as, "the girl who eats snap peas as a snack." Literally he said that. He was amused that one day when I went and got them I asked if I could have the bag (I was hungry) and started eating them in the store and gave some to Emily and my cousin Allie. So the next time I went in, he said the the cashier that I eat them as a snack and gave them to my friends. Weird, but also funny. The puppies Ellie May and Rascal were IN LOVE with them as well. I would get them out and they would run in and sit at my feet and just stare until I gave them one. Munch, munch, munch- they stinking loved them. haha.
Look at them. They even traded places to see if that would work! Pitiful things! You would think we never fed them!
Ellie May was a crack up. She is becoming more "snuggly" as she ages, but still on her terms (unlike Rascal who sits in your lap every chance he gets!!!) One night she was sitting by my stuffed bunny bun bun and would not move when we said her name. I swear, she was triyng to act like a stuffed animal! SO funny!
Rascal was acting odd at the beginning, but that is because he was on new medicine. Sounds crazy but trust me, if you have met him you would understand. We call him nervous pervous. I asked mommy to take him off of them while I was there because they made him sluggish. He is such a sweet puppy but is getting so old:( Rascal and I danced together a lot this week. Everyone said it was freaking him out, but he liked loved it. I am trying to keep him youthful. Emily snapped a silly video of it...
One thing I love about going home is when I people I haven't seen in a while. In Lebanon, this happens every single time. They ask where are you, what are you studying. I reply, SCAD, Savannah-metals and jewelry. When I say this I either get a lot of conversation and people who think it's so neat or the total opposite- these baffled looks on their faces that are = priceless. I guess it is soo hard for people to understand that there is a degree for that. I reply, yes! Metals and jewelry. I love it! I have never enjoyed school so much! They still often have priceless faces. It's so funny... I want to say- Yes, the earrings and necklace you have on, someone made that or designed it. It doesn't just magically get here. Someone had to learn how to do it. I don't, I just smile because I LOVE what I do!!! :)
Anyways, I would have taken all 5 dogs back with me if I could have! I am sure I left so much out, but look how long this blog has gotten!!! Two weeks of pure happiness crammed into one blog is a joke! This is just a blimp of my great memories and a grand trip home. Sloan and I are so blessed with great family and friends!
I/ WE LOVE YOU ALL!
Lilly Grace
