They are some of the best people in this world. I could not have asked for a better vacation. I stinkin' love you guys! I appreciate your continued support as I get healthy and for always being there for me. And most importantly, letting me be me, but still challenge me to grow! You guys are the best!
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It is hard to believe a week ago I was in Ohio. Time flies. It feels like weeks, maybe months ago. Thursday, I had the amazing opportunity to go on a road-trip to Ohio with John to visit our friend Brianne. I write opportunity, because for me, taking time off has always been a struggle. The last trip I took was in December of 2009, and that was a missions trip. I have spent most of the past few years going on 'trips' for church, or taking a couple of days here or there, but always being on call for work in case something was needed. This time, I left town for four days. FOUR days! And I was four wonderful days of relaxation, friends, food, and dogs.
Our trip:
Depart: Springfield, Missouri
Arrive: Perrysburg, Ohio
Total miles: 673 miles
(L): St. Louis! (R): Stuck in traffic. Luckily, we didn't hit a lot of backed up traffic. And there was only one accident that we saw, but it was cleared out by the time we go to it.
The trip wasn't so bad, except the nasty bathroom at the gas station.
Random Fact: I make the best road trip person because I can hold my liquids. ha ha.
I needed coffee to make it through the last leg of the trip. Then I got all hyper because I was gonna see my friend! Tried to contain my excitement... at least until I saw Bri!
We made it! 9.5 hours later! I love Bri!!!
Dinner our first night, Ginos Pizza. It was good. The company made it a great dinner.
This is Annie, one of the dogs Bri was dog sitting. I loved her. She would lay in my lap like this and then snuggle the rest of the time. <3 more pics to come. :)
Below (L): A selfie of me. Had to... ha ha.
Below (R): Friday morning, Bri had to work, so John and I slept in, made coffee, and played scrabble while we waited for her to come home. I won... by a LOT! ;)
Late lunch at Dale's Bar & Grill. It was actually really good. Then on to IKEA in Michigan!!!!
The Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes were amazing! Pie was okay. And I want this (Below)
Meet Annie!!! She was soo adorable!
Our Family!
Sunday, we decided to skip church, so we could spend time together before we had to leave. So Bri and I ran to Churchill's to get groceries to make lunch. We decided on honey apple chipotle chicken (made at the grocery store, so we just had to bake it), parmesan couscous, asparagus, and fresh bread. It was delicious! And we all helped in preparing, like a little family!
The good-byes always suck. But the good news is that we will be reunited in May when Bri comes to town. Can't wait! But I did have to say good bye to Annie and the other dogs. :(
Drive home... beautiful sky! 
The trip! John focused on the road, like he should be. ha ha. We got into Springfield around 11:30pm on Sunday night. Then it was back to work bright and early on Monday morning for me.
This was one of my favorite trips ever. Bri and John are two of the best people I know and it was so great to be around them for a few days. It was so good to be in an encouraging, yet challenging environment, and relax.
We spent almost every night in the hot tub. I loved it, especially when the sky was clear and we could see the stars. I could look at the sky all night! Love it!
When I take my next trip, I will remember this trip and use it for an example. It was the perfect balance of relaxation and doing stuff.
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