A lot a lot

So, its possible I have a lot to write about. Ever have those moments in life where you feel so behind that it feels easier to just move on and not address 'whatever' than it is to address it. I'm feeling that. But for me, addressing it is a fun thing, its just a lot. Plus, I enjoy processing :) 

As you might have guessed, it wasn't as easy as just picking up D from the airport. Of course we would have a few issues. I mean, this has been delayed for a while, so go figure that we had a few more hiccups. First, I was sitting in the car at Panera listening to the March Madness games (for like 20 some minutes) and I suppose I drained the battery (mom did I tell you that...haha) But, no big deal, someone helped me out and I then moved to the airport so I was THERE. The problem with me being THERE, was it was 830, only an hour or so early, but his flight was about 3 1/2 hours late, so I waited for a good while. But, he made it!!! 

Ask him if he felt differently, but things weren't awkward. We had to get used to be able to reach over and touch each other, yes, but it wasn't weird. Skype helps bridge that gap. So we had so much just being around each other. That weekend we were at his step sisters wedding, which by the way was beautiful. It was so wonderful to meet his family. I love being able to see all sides of someone and better understand them. That was a picture of our weekend. 

Dayton was quick and fun. Scott (my brother) pulled out a 20 question psychological test. No big deal with D. It was a joke...sorta...in a big brother way. I liked it, because I know Scottie wanted D to know that he loves me yet he was welcoming him. Dayton turned into a longer stay than expected when we showed up at the airport and found that I was cancelled off the flight. Somehow..in cancelling my Asia flights, my other flights, not related, were cancelled. It was a mess--but we made it to Atlanta, just later than we would B'ham and still had to drive. So, D and I rented a car (or a man truck really...) and drove. It was fun, because it felt real. I mean, life happens and we just made the best of it. Nothing a little Chickfila couldn't help! 

And then...the adventure in Tuscaloosa. I could write for a while about all we did there. We did normal things in my schedule with Crusade, things I love like going to the river and hanging out in my room and we did everyday things. We washed my car, went to the grocery store so we could cook dinner together, watched part of a movie on tv, ran a few errands. It just felt like life. Atlanta happened in the middle of the week, so I could see a doc and visit my dad and sister. Another quick stop but really fun. D and I had an all day date on Thursday, where we went to the mall, CNN tour, Varsity (one of our fav places) then back to Tuscaloosa to cook together and I showed him pictures. 

The weekend was full of friends in town. Lots of people came to visit which was pretty awesome! Its special to think they would travel from where they did to see him. We had so much fun just hanging out, going to dinner, cooking out, playing corn hole, and be together. 

Sunday Mr. Smith took me on a great date to dinner on the river at Cypress Inn and then we went to a park to watch the stars. Let it be know that we also got frostys, which in my book is a big deal. 

All in all, it was a great time! Oh and he is coming back next year, so thats pretty rad!! I can't wait. 

A highlight of the whole time was when we were at church he got to meet a lot of the women I talk about--that for me was really special. 

The night before he left, he gave me a journal. Its something he bought and started writing in in Feb, and writes to me all the things he appreciates about me. His thoughtfulness and time put into that was so special. I was blown away--and no, I have not read it all yet :) I'm letting it linger...

Switching gears...Monday I started the process to get braces. I feel like 13 boxers took their best shot at my mouth, it hurts. As a result I'm eating with only my front teeth, so if you are with me when I eat and think I look like a rabbit, I do. I've embraces that so refrain from making fun of me. Its only going to get worse when I have the full braces on. I'll survive though.

Flowers came today, isn't he sweet. :)