Back from North Carolina

We are back from our weekender in Maggie Valley North Carolina. We had a nice trip with beautiful weather not only for the visit but also for the drive up and back. The kids had a great time at the hotel swimming and playing video games with their cousins from Florida , who they do not see nearly enough.( pictures will be posted soon ) Mike's Aunt Marilyn was very gracious in opening her home to all ten of us and even coking us a lasagna dinner. I think we all had a wonderful time. The only problem was that it was way too short. We got in Friday evening and had to leave Sunday morning.The drive home was quite rushed as we had to pick the dogs up by six at the doggy hotel and then Mike was asked to record our parish mission and burn it to DVD for parish's video library. The plan was to leave the Hotel by eight at the latest but of course that didn't happen and we left at nine. Due to this minor detail our lunch/ dinner consisted of drive through sandwiches . Gas stops also doubled at restroom breaks . For the most part it all worked out though. We were twenty minutes late picking up the dogs but thankfully the owner stayed open for us and the dogs didn't have to spend another night. Mike also made it to church just as the first song was being sung. Unfortunately the rest of the family missed church but at least we have the video. Next trip we take I will make sure that I don't have anything else planned for at least a couple days after.