Flying, Fun, and Fourteen

My second family -- the Mays.
V & I ready to go
Ready for take off
Natural Bridge -- we hiked there, Ashley!
Eastern KY from the air

Last weekend we took a fun trip to Lexington and flew in the helicopter! It was quite an amazing view -- much better than the small window of an airplane. Eastern KY is gorgeous from an aerial view. We flew over Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge. It is much different from the air than when hiking in the middle of it (Believe me, Ashley!) After 45 minutes we arrive in Lexington, ready to shop. V & I did the Fayette Mall and tried on tons of clothes. That night we ate at the Japanese restaurant and then headed to Saul Good for the half baked cookie sundae! Thank you, James and Kirsten, for the recommendation. Cheryl wanted to shop in a nearby store so V and I passed the time by trying on horrid prom dresses. Yes, she is 14, and for a moment I thought I was too! We ended the night with Fireproof -- the new movie starring Kirk Cameron. I think all of us cried at one point -- maybe even Frank. The next morning I got up early and did a 13.5 mile run in Lex. I really think I could live there. It was a great run, and I got back just in time to shower, hop on the helicopter, and hurry back to rehearsal at 12:30. It was a whirlwind weekend full of fun.

What in the world?

Foxy ladies

Back to the 80's. Is that style back?

One sad event -- my digital camera broke! I have no way to take pics for awhile. Plus, that camera has been around the world with me. It has taken me a few days, but I am finally coping with the fact that it is gone.

V is like a little sis to me.

During my time here in Prestonsburg, I have spent some quality time with Victoria. We run together, watch movies, eat cookie dough, and just have fun. I have known her since she was nine, and I am so proud of the girl she is becoming. Not only is she beautiful, but she has a real heart for God. I got home from rehearsal the other night, and she and Cassie were singing and playing the guitar. They are both great singers so it was a blast singing around with them. I forgot how fun 14 was. I was quickly reminded of my age on Wednesday night. We were at church, and I came up to V and Cassie. They were talking to a boy, and he asked me if I was V's mom! LOL! The 14 dream sequence ended abruptly. Anyway, I have enjoyed my time with her and am trying to live it up for the next week and a half before I leave.

Hangin' out with the girls

Also, good luck to all my friends doing 1/2's or full marathons this weekend. Sunday is the big day in Detroit, Columbus, and Louisville!