Trip down Memory Lane

In March, I was able to go back to North Carolina to visit my dad and good friends. I had a really great time and it was really sad to say good-bye all over again. It was my first time being back since we moved to Dallas two years ago. A lot had changed, however, a lot had stayed the same. I wish I had taken more pictures. I was able to spend a lot of time with my dad. We went to the old house I grew up in. We also visited the cemetary where my grandparents and brother are buried. I visited with my great aunt and got some great family history information.

In addition, I was able to eat at some of my favorite places. Of course I had Lexington BBQ more than once and drank my share of Cheerwine! (For those of you not familiar with Cheerwine, it is a yummy cherry soda that you can only get in the Carolinas.)

I was able to visit the Raleigh Temple and spend time with great friends who made my visit extra special. I miss you guys!!!

Here are a few pictures of our previous house. An older couple bought it and it now has some grandma touches. There are garden gnomes in the flower beds and bird decals in the front windows. They did install the storm door on the front that I always wanted. I would have loved to see inside but didn't have the nerve to knock and ask them. I wanted to see all the "fun" changes they were able to do. Seeing as we got to do the "have to" stuff like getting a new roof, painting, replacing the water heater, etc., etc.

It was really fun to visit!!!

The shrubs are a littler shorter and the flowers aren't blooming yet. I so wish I could have gone in Spring. So beautiful!!!

You can sort of see the garden gnomes. So cute!