"The greatest work you will ever do will be within the walls of your home."
-Harold B Lee
Home: It's my haven place, the foundation for my little girl to learn right from wrong, the place where we can make memories and strengthen our family's relationship.
This trip was a great reset for us, we went through some beautiful rustic cities and experienced some weather that we weren't really prepared for.
Stoutsville, Missouri- it snowed twice while we were there. The first time was a perfect amount to go sledding. My papa grabbed the golf cart and my husband Bryan, little brother Logan, and I tied the sled up to the back of the cart and off we went. My husband stayed on the longest and he credits his history on the ski slopes. Logan didn't stay on too long and as for myself, I'd like to say that I took the sled by the handles and showed it who was boss. In reality though, I broke the sled by hitting a tree.
The second time it snowed the wind chill was below zero, and snowed us in. We tried to get the car out of the driveway but no such luck. It was then that I realized I hate the cold and I hate the snow. No matter how cute winter clothes may come, my heart and soul will forever love the warmth of the sun and the smell of the ocean breeze.
Quincy, Illinois- during our stay Bryan and I drove an hour to Quincy to visit a box. For those of you who don't know the crossfit lingo: we call our gyms "boxes" our workouts are named after girls and heroes, and the lifts can sometimes be referred to... Well for instance "I have a nice snatch" or if Bryan wanted to brag to a fellow cross-fitter he could say "my girl has a nice snatch and can clean." All within the terms of lifting of course. (it wasn't explained to me until this trip that the lift names could be somewhat misinterpreted) It was nice to see that the Crossfit community was so strong in such a small place. We enjoyed two days of great work outs which we later consumed the burned calories in homemade bread. Thanks again Q-town we greatly enjoyed your hospitality!
Charleston, West Virginia- goodness what a beautiful old town surrounded by the winters mountains. After driving ten hours we decided to stop and stay for the night. The cities lights gleamed from the old buildings and the 0 degree bite made me question the possibilities of frost bite. We were happy to climb into a warm and clean bed. Driving out this morning we were surrounded by natures beauty and if Charleston wasn't the center of hillbilly central than I would consider settling down there.
As we draw closer to home the anticipation grows more and more. The thought of finally being able to shower In my own shower sounds quite desirable. Bryan I'm sure is counting down the miles to unload his car and finally be able to clean the inside and outside of his baby from the accumulated damage of the trip. (Thanks to both Blakely and the weather) Blakely is probably ready to chuck her car seat out the window and forever fight sitting in one again.
Pushing 36 hours round trip at a little over 2500 miles we are finally home. I can honestly say it's good to be back! Harley was glad to see us, I for once was glad to see him and after unpacking we're all beat.
Chinese and redbox sounds like the perfect way to end this day.
I'm going to go take that shower now.
Xo
M.