Every Time You Say Goodbye

What a weekend!

Grayson Running Down the Dock

After surviving my two midterms, I loaded up the car, picked up a few friends, and hit the road! I dropped off my friends in Atlanta, and then came the tricky part. I didn't really know where I was going. But I just kept following 85, and eventually I got to Montgomery. It figured it out; it wasn't too bad. I got in late, but I did see a deer and two other animals that I couldn't identify while driving through some country roads. So that was interesting. Thankfully, I had music to keep me awake. When I got home, I was definitely a little hoarse, but sleep and water fixed that!

View from my room!

Daddy and Mama met me on the steps of our new house, and then Daddy gave me the tour. Every room has a great view. And the bay is beautiful. We are right next to this park with a huge pier, and Mama and I walked through it a few times. The only problem with that park is the ducks/geese/swans. I just can't get away from them!

Blurry Creeper Picture of the Wedding that Occurred Saturday

Thursday, we went to Foley to do some birthday shopping for Daddy! We found him so clothes that I think he's happy with. Before we went shopping, though, we ate at LuLu's! I'd never been before. It was fun! And delicious. And we saw dolphins! I tried to get a picture, but it didn't really work. It was a really fun day.

Grayon and I at LuLu's

He's single,if anyone's interested.:)

Payback, Roeck.

That was one of the two dolphins

That night when Daddy got home from work, we went out to dinner where Roecker's "best friend" (whose name Roecker can never remember) works. They aren't really best friends, they only met the last time Roecker ate there; Roecker does this a lot, especially with waiters, for some reason. But that was a fun meal.

Mama and Roecker

Friday was Daddy's birthday! He had to work, so I didn't see him till later. But we baked him a cake, and I attempted a sign. Daddy got home, we sang to him, and then we hit the road to Bon Jovi! Yes, I went to a Bon Jovi concert on the beach. We weren't super close, but I could see him on the stage. And there were video screens. It was a fun concert. Roecker loved it! We sang along, watched people getting more and more drunk, nearly died from second hand smoke inhalation, and had a wonderful time. Bon Jovi was impressive. I enjoyed myself.

Daddy admiring his PJs

Bon Jovi. Trust me.

Saturday, Mama and Daddy had to go to a party in Houston, and Roecker went to tour Troy, a college about two or three hours away. So it was just me and Grayboy! We rode our bikes up the hill (aka our driveway) to Jolly's, a hotdog stand. That was fun. And then I went to the art festival. There was some really cool things there! This one guy had wood carvings - they were the most detailed without being overwhelming pieces that I've ever seen! I could almost hear the song of the bird, or the sound of the fish leaping out of the water. I was impressed. Then Saturday night, I drove around a little, got dinner for Grayson and I, and then watched the Bama game. Roll Tide! This one ended better than last week's. But we aren't going to talk about that. Ohio State lost, so I sent my friend Chelsea my condolences.

Pretty Sunset

Sunday morning, I got up, headed to church (which was really good. There will probably be a post on that later), got back to Chestnut Manner (the name of our bay house; felt like I should throw that in there. We didn't name it. It was already named,), packed up, and hit the road! A quick stop in Atlanta to pick up someone, and I finally made it to back to school! It was good to be back. I saw a few friends, unpacked, and hit the hay!

Leo puppy! He's not a puppy, but still...so cute!

I know, everyone who knows me is shocked that I have a picture of my dog on here (or else they are shocked that I HAVE a dog). But yes, Leo is my bud. Its just all the other dogs/animals that I don't like.

I love my school. Every time I go away and then come back, I always remember why I came here and why I love it. So that is good! Breaks keep me from taking school for granted!