Trip

Whit and I have been traveling around these last two weeks. We got some great visiting in and had a lot of fun.

We started off in Lynchburg for Courtney's bridal shower. It was great to see her (and spoil her) and also see two of her bridesmaids again, who I had met a few weeks ago. They're great and it was fun to see them again before the wedding this summer. After that we hung out with Evan and Courtney at the JCrew sale, checking out their new house (which is AWESOME), and stuffing ourselves with delicious Mexican food. I love seeing them and am so glad we've been taking advantage of the short distance between us while we still can! Oh yeah and I forgot to mention - on the way to Lynchburg it was literally pouring rain the WHOLE way. I mean TORRENTIAL rains. It was kinda weird because there wasn't any thunder/lightning. I guess it was one of those tornado rains.

The next day we headed east to visit Becky & Justin and see our new NIECE for the first time!! Anna is SOOOO adorable!! I don't love that many babies, but she is really cute. She's two months old and is seriously the size of a baby doll (and looks like one!). See??

Whit had NEVER held a baby before, so this was his first time! He did well! We loved this little sleep sheep toy she had that makes ambient noises - including whale sounds. It was so funny to hear a sheep making whale calls. It was so great getting to spend a lot of time with Becky & Justin since we are normally just there to spend the night.

Then, since we were in the Virginia Beach area, we met up with Bryan & Erin! We hung out on the beach for a little bit (it was a gorgeous day) and then had lunch at "The Raven." The food was good but we joked that they should sell t-shirts that say "I was really hungry by the time my food came" because they were really. slow. So great to catch up with them (and we're sad we missed their visit to Blacksburg the one time we weren't there!).

From there I think you know the rest of the story - we've been in Mechanicsville meeting with some of our ministry partners and it has been great to see them as well. We've really enjoyed spending time with our parents too! Tomorrow it's off to Blacksburg again. I can't WAIT to be there to enjoy beautiful Blacksburg summer - and take pictures of the drillfield with my new camera! - which should be arriving TODAY!!! YAY!