Sunday, May 24, 2009

On the Road

Well, we left the city Thursday night and took the train to NJ to stay with Jay's aunt and uncle. Then Friday morning we rode with them to WV to surprise Jay's dad for his 60th birthday party. He was surprised! Success.
My parents also came up from VA for the party and spent the weekend here. If you've ever watched "Diner's, Drive-in's, and Dive's" on the Food Network Channel you may have seen a little hotdog stand in WV (near Huntington) called Hillbilly Hotdog... just wait until you see the pictures (I'll upload them soon). The "dining area" is inside 2 OLD school buses, it was quite an experience and I've never seen so many different ways to serve a hot dog :) I wasn't so daring!

One of the things I'll always remember about Memorial Day weekend is that 6 years ago I totaled my car on the WV turnpike while on my way to visit Jay before we were married. It was one of those times I can truly say God's hand was covering me and I'm so thankful for his protection. He has blessed me in so many ways.

I'll share pictures of our weekend soon :)

5 comments:

Ulla Sue said...

I remember the 2003 Memorial Day. It was very traumatic for all. Jay called and wanted us to ride to Beckley with him. After a terrible scare and a long recuperation all is well. We give thanks for that.
The 2009 Memorial weekend was nothing but smiles! Thanks mostly from Jay, Desiree, and James being here. It was a great time, and Jim was very touched by everyone making the trip to surprise him. Thanks a bushel to Wanda and Warren too. So glad they were here!! And thanks to Dan and Karen in their part of sneaking and transporting our precious cargo. :)

Kristi said...

I'm waiting for the pictures before I comment!

Kristian and Katy said...

so glad your father-in-law was surprised!
and memorial day 6 years ago does sound like a very memorable one for you. wow!

Becksta said...

So thankful for God's protection over you, too!!!

Miss you guys and glad you had a great Memorial Day!

Erin Parker said...

I hear you. I had to take Hailey in the bathroom with me on the plane. It was so small that she had to sit on my lap!

Hailey understands when I say no, but she doesn't listen. Or, she will look at me and defiantly do it again.

I assume this is all kids!