The Life and Times of James, Julie & Lola: Sisters Reunite!

As mentioned in the previous entry Jenn and Alex and Jane and Parker came to visit us this weekend. We had such a fantastic time! I hated to see the visit end. When it did I think the word sad sums up how I felt. It's very unfortunate that the "Shubrooks" Family lives in all different places. Why can't it be the way it used to be? Why can't I just hop in the car and run over to Mom and Dad's or Jenn or Jane's? Here's a few reasons why: Realty. Growing up. Life and circumstantial changes. Curve balls. Challenges. Work. All of the above. I believe that absence truly does make the heart grow fonder and it's times like these that I have learned to cherish.

Friday nite we went to Buffalo Wild Wings to cheer on the Cards. Can you believe James actually skipped the home football game? That's what I call a good man. He bleeds red---literally and figuratively---and I realize it was a true sacrifice for him. The outcome of the game was unfortunate but we all still managed to have a great time. I think the way we felt the next day proves that correct. HA!

Saturday was a long and lazy day. That was perfectly fine by me because as I mentioned above I didn't want the weekend to end. We didn't get up until noon. That's a first in a VERY long time. I prepared a big brunch. We just hung around each doing whatever struck our respective fancy. TV. Internet. Naps. Pedicures. Bloodymary's. Shopping. Yes, between the 6 of us we did all of that. It felt like we were in a little bubble, a very happy little bubble.

On Sunday we ventured down to Bardstown Rd. and eventually Captain's Quarters. Talk about a gorgeous day! We spent some time outside enjoying the fall like weather. The afternoon was cut short as Jane and Parker had to hit the road. There was a disappointment in the air however we made the most of this day. Alex left the following morning and Jenn stayed until Wednesday. It was such a treat to have everyone in town and I hope we will do it again soon!