Not for us in Europe this weekend, but for Jim and Justin in the states.
With a long three-day weekend, Jim decided he would go crazy being stuck in Texas with nothing to do. We must have the traveling bug, because he decided to hit the road.
No boring hotel room this weekend.
Friday night, he left as soon as class was out and drove the leg to Haysville. He quickly checked on our house and renters before crashing across the street at our gracious friends.
Saturday morning early {5:30ish}, he headed north to Highland, Kansas- that tiny spot in the middle of no where. He checked out the less-than-clean conditions in their all-football apartment and swooped Justin up to go along for the ride to visit family.
They drove six hours yesterday arriving at Granny's house close to 4:00.
Talking to Granny a couple times on the phone this week, I have to admit I was more than a little sad to be over here and not there. In the small town of Marissa, most of the Dickeys are right there.
Jim's dad and step-mom, a step-brother and his family, uncles, aunts, cousins and their families, great aunts and uncles and friends.
Granny's house is sort of that magical, wonderful place to visit.
She and Pa built their house and have lived there for what seems forever. It is forever for the grandkids and great-grand kids.
The memories are endless.
Just in time for Sunday dinner, the cousins will gather, kids will play and the most delicious food will be enjoyed. Granny always remembers everyone's favorites. This weekend is no exception.
I've decided I want to be just like Granny when I grow up.
Always an open bed and space for anyone to visit.
Wonderful Sunday dinners with the most amazing hot, homemade bread.
Grandchildren and great-grandchildren all over the place.
All the time in the world {or at least that is how she makes you feel} to visit.
So much love.
Tomorrow, Jim and Justin will get in the car early {4:00am ish} in order to get Justin back to college at noon for conditioning. Even being a holiday, he was almost not allowed to leave. Luckily, Monday morning running was cancelled allowing him the time off. Quality time off with the dad.
Mapquest estimated the entire trip {one way} to be 14 hours and 890 miles.
Round trip, that makes it close to 28 hours of driving a whopping 1780 miles.
All in a weekend.
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