Our TN Adventure: Visit to MA

We finally were able to find someone to take care of our animals for us to be able to go visit family and friends. We decided to go to MA when Jamie had 2 vacation days he needed to use. He was also able to work one Sunday to have Friday off. The kids had a long weekend from school and we just had them miss the extra two days. It only ended up being 1 as school in TN was closed due to snow. The one time TN got snow so far this year and we weren't even here. Go Figure.

We left Thursday late afternoon and Jamie drove straight through to Abington. It took us 17 hours. The kids did really well though and slept most of the way. We first went to my mom's house and had a nice visit there. Jamie went to sleep for a while and the kids and I visited with my mom and brothers and sisters. Friday night my mom watched the kids and Jamie & I went out and visited with old friends, some we haven't seen in years. It was so nice seeing everyone. Saturday morning most of my brothers and sisters with their kids came for breakfast.

My mom & me

Hailey & her cousin Cassie

Hailey & her cousin little Charlie

Hailey & her cousin Kaitlyn

Hailey & her Auntie Niki

Hailey & Drew with Auntie Taren

Hailey & her Aunt Kelly (only 5 yrs diff.)

(F) Drew, Luke, Allison, Kaitlyn, Hailey -(B) Kelly & Brynda

Drew & Hailey with Gramma

After breakfast Saturday morning we went and met Jamie's sister Lisa and her kids for lunch at one of our favorite restaurants, Christo's. We all had Greek salads and pizza. Thinking of Jamie's parents, who are in FL, we sat in the Gold Room, which is the room we always requested when we went there for family dinners.

Hailey & her cousin Alyssa

Drew & his cousin Russell

Hailey with her Auntie Lisa

It was great to see everyone at lunch and catch up on what everyone has been up too. We then went and saw Jamie's parents new home they recently bought. We ended up taking a picture of everyone.

Drew, Kelsey, Joe, Jamie, Lisa, Russell, Alyssa & Hailey

After lunch we went and headed to my best friend Jackie's house. The best part about this was she had no idea that we were coming to visit, neither did her kids. Once we knew we were going to be able to go to MA, I got in touch with Jackie's husband Brian and he helped plan everything for us to come.

We just pulled into the drive way and went to the door. It was wonderful to surprise everyone. I think Paige & Trent were in shock. I wish I thought to take pics as I was walking in.

We had a wonderful time hanging out together. Just doing lots of things we can't do now since we live so far away. Of course we watched the Pats beat the Broncos and we played some cards. Really just got to spend time with each other since we haven't seen them for 6 months now.