Just like that

And just like that my parents are gone, and life is back to normal. I knew it would go too fast, but at the same time I didn't take the days we were together for granted. It was definitely the highlight of my summer. It had some bumps along the way but those are expected especially when you've lived your own life independent of your parents for quite a few months and then they come back into your life, it's hard to adjust. But I learned lessons in their 3 day visit and I will apply them to my life for sure.

So a breakdown of what we did. There plane got in a little late on Saturday but that didn't mess with the schedule any, we ate at Chipotle, it was my parent's first time and they loved it. We also went to Duke Medical Center and I gave them a tour of my "Stomping grounds" and a little taste of the beauty of Duke University. We also went to a Carolina Rail Hawks soccer game on Saturday, and that was probably the best decision I ever made. My dad was like a little kid, and enjoyed every single moment of that game, and my mom, well she read during the game but she loves to read so she was happy too. Here's a picture of my dad and I at the soccer game, half the game was played under lights!


Sunday we went to church, which was great, and my parents were pleased with the church I had chosen and gotten involved in, and it was very important for me to have my parent's approval I think because I had grown up in the Free Methodist church and my dad's now a pastor. We also went to The Loop Pizza & Grill which is a local restaurant chain. Here's a picture of Kara and I at church that Sunday (Sorry my eyes are closed)

Shopping at Southpoint was also on the schedule and since it was Tax Free Weekend (how cool is that!) my parents got some good deals on shoes and clothes at Southpoint. I wasn't so lucky but had a good time anyway. Then we came to my house and met Kelli and Brandi, which went very well, and my dad felt like he was back in his childhood visiting his grandma's house because the sights, sounds and smells of where I live mimicked those of when he would visit his grandma in Tennessee. Bojangles was next on the list for a late dinner, and that was also a huge hit. Oh and I almost forgot, I introduced my Wendy's co-workers to my parents.

Can you tell we packed a lot into their three day trip :-)

Monday we were able to lounge around the house while a pot roast was cooking in the crock pot at my request of course...yummmm! And have a good talk about the near future and job prospects, including Americorps, it was a talk I thoroughly enjoyed and needed because I haven't had a good talk with my parents for quite some time, due to our schedules and busyness. Plus, my daddy got the oil changed in my car, and made sure the tires weren't flat, and my mom bought me clothes at Old Navy that weren't covered by my $25 gift card.

Now it's back to reality, searching for a job, working at Wendy's, and studying for the GRE.

Here's a few more pictures from the weekend, enjoy!