Recently Scott and I decided (in true fashion) to take a LAST minute road trip. What other kind is better? Our sweet friend and first nanny Vanessa helped launch a church in Ohio. What more reason to go and visit and make a few stops along the way?
We got into the car early on a Friday morning and literally said "where should we go first?" Izzy would stay at home with all her favorite people so we were kid free. We blasted "Life Is A Highway" and away we went.
After stopping in St Louis first, Izzy enjoyed being with my parents. She joined them for church too! The story goes as they pulled up she said "Is that church? Oh no!"
After staying in Missouri one night, we hit the road. We thought it would be a good time to chime Vanessa in that we were coming. She had no idea! Scott sent her a couple of texts that hinted to our arrival. Finally she pieced it all together. She greeted us with Cheryl cookies! She lives in Ohio where its headquarters are. If you know my family...you know these cookies are our favorite and a staple when it comes to "thank you" "happy birthday" or "best wishes." We went for a yummy Italian dinner then went to get yummy ice cream at Jenni's.
Meanwhile back in Oklahoma...Izzy played and enjoyed Tingie & Bob.
The next morning in Ohio we went to Adventure Church's first service. They had a great turn out and did an awesome job welcoming guests. Vanessa is the song director...and boy did she do an outstanding job!
We got really close to her sister and brother in law when they lived in Oklahoma. Here I am pictured with their sweet kids Rileigh and Maddox. Izzy and Ri were best pals!
Shortly after church we headed South. We both chose a city we had never been to. Nashville won! We headed to the land of the good 'ol opry. Once settled in our downtown hotel we turned on the tv and tried to narrow down food choices. But guess what was on? Miss America! I have not missed this broadcast since I was in kindergarten. Therefore we ordered room service and enjoyed the crowning of Miss New York...again!
To make up for our uneventful Nashville night, we got up early and went to the famous breakfast joint 417 Union. Wow! We were glad we went. There is so much history here. Not to mention we spotted Adam Levine from Maroon 5.
We headed down Painters Alley.
Walk around downtown...then headed to Memphis.
We jammed out at Hard Rock....
And strolled down Beale Street...
After our adventures in Tennessee we were home sweet home bound to Oklahoma. What a trip! Cheers to our sweet pals in Ohio! God is good all the time and all the time God is good.
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