Weekend in Jackson/Charleston

Friday evening when Steve got off work we headed South to see family and friends. First, we picked up Hunter and invited Mollie, Chris and Darla to dinner at ET's (Chris was unable to make dinner...he has no idea how much fun he missed). Hunter loves the cheese dip and chips and Mollie and Darla have their favorites. What a fun evening the girls talked about their week of school and work. Hunter was enjoying the food to much to talk except to ask what time did he get to go swimming!

After dinner Hunter, Steve and I were off to the Drury Inn for some down time! Hunter loves the water...even more so when Steve and I swim with him. He worked on floating with Steve's help...he is somewhat fearful of being alone in the water and/or putting his face in the water. Next he found the "hot tub" at which he would sit in the hot tub for a few minutes and then jump in the pool and yell for Steve to join him in "the big pool". He is so much fun to be around and Steve and I wish we had just a portion of his energy.

Saturday morning we were up early and off to Charleston with my Dad to survey the ice damage at Jan and Red's. God's blessing was that their house sustained minimal damage but we can not say as much for the backyard. They have substantial tree damage but a few days of work with a chainsaw will change that also. Jan finished my "bed cover" it has grown from an afghan...it now covers a queen size bed. Steve and I had to spread it out after getting it home to include a picture so everyone can see Jan's beautiful handy work "I love it Jan, you did a wonderful job!" It is a piece of home that can travel with us everywhere.

We returned to Mom & Dad's for lunch and a visit with Mom, Dad, Kayla, Donna, Dennis, Ashley and Hunter. Lastly, we said our good-byes but Hunter knows that we will return on March 13th...he is already counting down the days.

Next, we were off to an early dinner with our friends Donna & Rodger...they are both doing great! Though it had been over a month since we had seen them last...our conversation picked up as if it was yesterday. The four of us laughed through the entire meal and even entertained our waiter at times.

After dinner we stopped for "Good-Bye" hugs with Mollie, Darla...and Dutchess. Making sure that all is right with their world before heading back to Rolla! We miss everyone but will see you soon! My next trip home will include a Ruben and a tea at McAlister's!!