road trip to alabama

Great friends of ours, Chris and Jackie, moved to Alabama but had to go at two different times.  Chris went ahead in September to start his doctorate program.  Jackie stayed in Minot until her seperation date from the Air Force, November 8th. 

On the 9th of November, Jackie and I hit the road for our drive down south.  We headed out with the VW neon green bug packed, coffee in hand, and plenty of good music!  It was a great three day trip.

Day One we drove to Minneapolis.  We stayed the night near the mall of america and went shopping for a few hours.  Day Two we drove to Illinois and stayed with my Aunt Julie's family.  We spent the evening having some great food and catching up!  Day Three Jackie drove me to Atlanta and she went on to Auburn.  It was a great drive but bittersweet.  It is always sad to say bye to such great friends!

While I was in Atlanta I also got to see some family!  The night I got to Atlanta I stayed with Aunt Karen and Uncle Mark.  The next morning they drove me over to Athens where I visited with Grandpa Tom, Nana, Papa, Aunt Nancy, Sam, Morgan, and Will.  That evening Sam, Morgan, and I headed back to Atlanta and we spent all day Saturday hanging out.  On Sunday morning I flew back to Minot. 

Overall it was a wonderful trip and I enjoyed all the opportunities I had to see everyone!
.katherine.