Between Here and There

View from Cumberland Falls Resort Lodge It was a long day, we left Wilmore at 7:15am and arrived in Durham just before 8:00pm.  But we had some very cool sights along the way and a different route to enjoy.  We have traveled I-40 too many times so it was nice to drive a new way.  It was so quiet too.  Unfortunately there were many windy roads involved and Jack was the victim, twice. Cumberland Gap Boone, NC, photo for Rachel (and MM) Cows on our journey, photo requested by Jack Blueridge Parkway

Kids who think they are tuff Saturday we went to Lexington to visit two parks and walk around downtown.  We parked and then walked from Triangle Park (the fountains) to Thoroughbred Park.  It ended up being at least half a mile.  We were pretty tempted by the fountains to cool off.  Others seem to be taking full advantage.   Sunday we drove half an hour south west to Harrodsburg to visit a fort and a couple more parks.  Unfortunately the Fort was having a special event including an indian raid re-enactment and they charged admission.  We decided to skip that and stick with just the playground and river parks. The moment before the crash. These kids could throw rocks in water all day if you let them. Sunday evening we came home and got our suits on for a visit to Jessamine County Aquatic Center which has two slides, two diving boards, splash pad, children's pool playground with slide, etc.  Jack just barel...

We have been taken care of extremely well in these weeks away from a real kitchen and our usual routine of meals. Since we are guests of the Asbury Inn (though staying in Seminary housing behind the Inn) we are allowed breakfasts every morning.  Even though having the same thing every morning and maybe not your preferred choice isn't always very exciting it certainly makes life easier. Wes likes cereal and sausages. Jack likes hard boiled eggs or waffle and cereal. Lillian likes cereal often oatmeal and a bagel with jam. Kyle like a waffle with peanut butter and jam. I like a bagel and cream cheese. And we all have a yogurt usually. Unfortunately the coffee offered all day was not up to par so Kyle found a cheap maker on the Asbury listings and some mugs at a thrift shop.  Monday and Thursday Kyle has meetings from 3-5:30 followed by dinner for all.  We are very grateful that they have included the whole family. There is a kids table, complete with crayons and different t...

Jack and Lillian went to VBS at Wilmore Free Methodist church this week.  Jack said he was bored on Tuesday so after one more day of trying it out he stayed home with Wes and I the last days (I can't blame him since he didn't know a soul and I'm sure he didn't talk once in those three hours).  Thursday the boys and I went to the seminary family back porch VBS of sorts.  The boys chose soccer and baseball to participate in but it started pouring about 10:45 and we came home.  Wes definitely needs a tee-ball set though, he loved that. Jack had a quite the week of falls.  Monday he got a scrape across his face. Wednesday evening he was in the tub and must have banged his cheek bone into the tub.  When asked all he remembers is the pain with getting soap in his eyes. Then Friday morning come back from breakfast he rain into someone and fell flat on his face busting his lip and scraping the outside. This is why we call him Mr Cozy.   Lilli...

So, here we are.  Spending 26 days in some beautiful country.  As soon as we drove into Kentucky we fell in love.  At least Kyle and I did.  The kids were either sleeping or had their eyes down at a movie.  It smells good, it feels good, and it's beautiful...everywhere! Asbury has provided very nice housing for us: a 2 bedroom/bath with small kitchenette, and living dining area.  We have breakfast every morning at the Inn, about 100 yards away and dinner there twice a week.  There is a mini-park across the street.  The campus is very pretty and quiet.  I've heard one dog bark once - it's been gloriously quiet.  Oh, except for the train that goes by a lot, 10-15 times a day, but I think we are already use to that.  And I'll take train noises over dogs and birds any day.  I also realized that I've yet to see a mosquito, no fruit flies even though we had bananas sitting around for a week and only one house fly (and it was de...