This week I made the long flight to Missouri for a surprise visit! I knew my week here would be completely full and somewhat crazy but I didn't expect this agenda.
Monday morning I started my journey home. It was a 12hr day of traveling with many stops in between. The planes were small and gross. Thanks Delta. And the day could not have lasted longer. However, once I arrived, 20 min early, in Kansas City my night got much better. My mom, Debbie, My brother and Kinsey were there to meet me and we made a pit stop at 11:30pm to grab some grub. Once at my moms house I unpacked and jumped into bed in preparation for a long Tuesday.
Tuesday started off with a drive to the grandparents house. Now, no one actually knew I was in town. So my grandparents were super surprised to see me. We had a short visit then headed back into town to see my aunt. Aunt Tammie answered her office door and didn't even notice me at first. She only saw Kinsey who I was holding in my arms. Once it clicked for her we stepped inside and had a short chat before heading to our next destination. The schools here just started this week so I thought it would be fun to surprise Piper during work. Sure enough, I rounded the corner to catch her with a cookie in one hand and a coke in the other, completely unsuspecting. She had No idea I was even thinking about coming into town. It was a great surprise. From there we went to my step grandparents house and caught my step aunt as well. Lastly I headed to my dads house and was about to crash when my great grandma and grandpa D stopped by to visit. After they left i passed out.
Wednesday was full of pretty much nothing. I was able to sleep in a bit and relax as all my parents were working and Kinsey was at pre-school. For lunch I met Nanny and great grandma at the nursing home. Then I went back to dad's house and finished some school stuff online. I also got the chance to talk to Kari via Skype whom I miss bunches. A phone call from my aunt informed me of a BBQ and swimming at her house around dinner time. On the way back to the house we could see the storms rolling in. I fell asleep that night watching the lightening storm. We don't have lightening in Juneau. Not often anyways.
Thursday started off nice with a bike rise across town to my Moms house. Then it was on to a day of shopping for me. I returned home from the city around noon with five shirts and two new pairs of jeans. Also, I picked up some more goodies for Kinseys' Birthday. Once back home I received a phone call from the University of Alaska Southeast. The lady on the other end told me I needed to update my shots before I could move into housing. The problem was that I have limited time here and once I return home, I move into housing on the 30th. Thats not much time. Luckily, I was able to get a hold of my doctor and get everything taken care of. Then it was off to the Mexican restaurant to meet my aunt and cousins for lunch. Then Kinsey and I napped for an hour or so and headed to the city again. Dinner was at Texas Road House and it was delicious!
Today, Friday, was Kinseys' Birthday. Sarah needed to head to the city to pick up a gift and so Mom, Kinsey and myself tagged along. We stopped at Chuck E Cheeses for Kinsey to play for a bit and then to the mall play ground for her to play some more. Needless to say, we were all exhausted. I just got home an hour or so ago and am now figuring out dinner.
As for tomorrow, Saturday, the family is heading to the Zoo. It is likely to be an all day event and will surely end at the grandparents house for a fish fry.
The sixth day here, Sunday, will start in church of course. I am so excited to see everyone at FBC. Seems like forever since I enjoyed and took away something from a sermon. After church we are heading to great grandmas house for sunday lunch. The best food in the world is here and I used to eat it almost every week. It was a huge change heading to AK simply because I didn't have that great food every Sunday. At two is Kinsey's official birthday party at the park. It will be Sponge Bob themed and it seems like everyone will be there. Both family and friends. Lastly, after the party we will head to the city for some family pictures.
Monday is the dreaded flight back home. While I have loved visiting, I have realized how gorgeous Juneau is and how much I really miss it. For now, I am enjoying the family and just living one day at a time. I will deal with that Monday when it gets here (which I'm sure will come sooner then expected). Hope Everyone is having a great weekend.
♥ Melissa
Things still left to do before school begins:
-Order books
-Distance class packet
-Call ACS
-Check in online
Monday morning I started my journey home. It was a 12hr day of traveling with many stops in between. The planes were small and gross. Thanks Delta. And the day could not have lasted longer. However, once I arrived, 20 min early, in Kansas City my night got much better. My mom, Debbie, My brother and Kinsey were there to meet me and we made a pit stop at 11:30pm to grab some grub. Once at my moms house I unpacked and jumped into bed in preparation for a long Tuesday.
Tuesday started off with a drive to the grandparents house. Now, no one actually knew I was in town. So my grandparents were super surprised to see me. We had a short visit then headed back into town to see my aunt. Aunt Tammie answered her office door and didn't even notice me at first. She only saw Kinsey who I was holding in my arms. Once it clicked for her we stepped inside and had a short chat before heading to our next destination. The schools here just started this week so I thought it would be fun to surprise Piper during work. Sure enough, I rounded the corner to catch her with a cookie in one hand and a coke in the other, completely unsuspecting. She had No idea I was even thinking about coming into town. It was a great surprise. From there we went to my step grandparents house and caught my step aunt as well. Lastly I headed to my dads house and was about to crash when my great grandma and grandpa D stopped by to visit. After they left i passed out.
Wednesday was full of pretty much nothing. I was able to sleep in a bit and relax as all my parents were working and Kinsey was at pre-school. For lunch I met Nanny and great grandma at the nursing home. Then I went back to dad's house and finished some school stuff online. I also got the chance to talk to Kari via Skype whom I miss bunches. A phone call from my aunt informed me of a BBQ and swimming at her house around dinner time. On the way back to the house we could see the storms rolling in. I fell asleep that night watching the lightening storm. We don't have lightening in Juneau. Not often anyways.
Thursday started off nice with a bike rise across town to my Moms house. Then it was on to a day of shopping for me. I returned home from the city around noon with five shirts and two new pairs of jeans. Also, I picked up some more goodies for Kinseys' Birthday. Once back home I received a phone call from the University of Alaska Southeast. The lady on the other end told me I needed to update my shots before I could move into housing. The problem was that I have limited time here and once I return home, I move into housing on the 30th. Thats not much time. Luckily, I was able to get a hold of my doctor and get everything taken care of. Then it was off to the Mexican restaurant to meet my aunt and cousins for lunch. Then Kinsey and I napped for an hour or so and headed to the city again. Dinner was at Texas Road House and it was delicious!
Today, Friday, was Kinseys' Birthday. Sarah needed to head to the city to pick up a gift and so Mom, Kinsey and myself tagged along. We stopped at Chuck E Cheeses for Kinsey to play for a bit and then to the mall play ground for her to play some more. Needless to say, we were all exhausted. I just got home an hour or so ago and am now figuring out dinner.
As for tomorrow, Saturday, the family is heading to the Zoo. It is likely to be an all day event and will surely end at the grandparents house for a fish fry.
The sixth day here, Sunday, will start in church of course. I am so excited to see everyone at FBC. Seems like forever since I enjoyed and took away something from a sermon. After church we are heading to great grandmas house for sunday lunch. The best food in the world is here and I used to eat it almost every week. It was a huge change heading to AK simply because I didn't have that great food every Sunday. At two is Kinsey's official birthday party at the park. It will be Sponge Bob themed and it seems like everyone will be there. Both family and friends. Lastly, after the party we will head to the city for some family pictures.
Monday is the dreaded flight back home. While I have loved visiting, I have realized how gorgeous Juneau is and how much I really miss it. For now, I am enjoying the family and just living one day at a time. I will deal with that Monday when it gets here (which I'm sure will come sooner then expected). Hope Everyone is having a great weekend.
♥ Melissa
Things still left to do before school begins:
-Order books
-Distance class packet
-Call ACS
-Check in online
3 comments:
AW! A surprise trip home! I hope you are enjoying your last few days there, I'm sure it was sooo nice to be home again! I miss you so much Mellie but I'm happy you're getting to do all this awesome stuff!
Aw I miss you to ave! It's not to late to join me in AK!! lol
Ah, you have been super busy!! I've bet they've all enjoyed every bit of your company. Have fun at the zoo!! :) talk to ya soon, Mel...
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