Two Very Special Trips

Well, we're jetting off tomorrow! I can't believe this day has arrived. We're getting very excited, and also very curious about how these next few months will unfold.

Before we left, Joey and I each had somewhere we needed to go separately. For Joey, it was a road trip with his dad and brother through northern Mississippi, Tennessee and Alabama. They visited various family members, many of whom Joey had not before met. They also went to different museums and other historical points of interest. I think they even got to visit the grave site of Joey's grandfather's great grandfather. I'm sure Joey could tell you much more about this trip, but as he tells me, I'm the writer of the family. At any rate, they had a great time; and I'm pretty sure this is the first time that father and sons have taken a trip together just by themselves. I'm really glad they went.

So while Joey was gallivanting down South, I went up to New York to see my sister Maya. As many of you know, my sister is pursuing an acting career, and has lived there for about five years. She is doing an amazing job, and we're all so proud of her. Although I get to visit her pretty often, and she also comes home a few times a year, there is always a hole in my heart that no one else can fill when she's not around. It's very difficult living separately, as we're very close. So I wanted to come see her before Joey and I left for Europe. This is actually the first time I've ever come to visit by myself...Joey is usually with me, or other family, as everyone wants to see her, and we're usually coming to see a show of hers. So it was really nice to get to some time together just the two of us. We lovingly dubbed it SISTERFEST! I stayed for a week, and then she flew home with me for additional week, so it was really wonderful. It's the longest amount of consecutive days we've gotten to spend together since she's lived in New York. I will miss her terribly, and I'm so grateful I got to spend some time with my little Moo before we leave. Here are a few photos from my trip to NY and while we were home, and a few from Joey's trip.  

Greenwich Village

At Brunch in Brooklyn

James and Joey in Huntsville, Alabama at the NASA Space Center

Being silly with our dogs, as usual

Fleur, my Grandmother, my Mom, Maya at home

We will dearly miss our family and friends while we're gone! Please leave a comment every now and then or send us an e-mail! We would love to hear from you. Your prayers during our travels are very much appreciated.

Love and blessings to you and yours,