VA Beach

My friend Lauren is the coolest! I met her early 2006 after she came back from a 3 year mission in Budapest, Hungry. Lauren grew up in good ol Seneca, SC and went to Presbyterian college. She played volleyball and softball there and I met her at the adult leagues in Greenville.

So that being said, Lauren was asked to speak at a church in Virginia Beach during the July 4th weekend. This church had sent members over to Hungry while Lauren was there and they wanted Lauren to give her testimony, hang out etc. So knowing full well that I would hop in a car and take a long road trip on a whim, she asked me to accompany her to what I know think is the "bestest place on earth".

We stayed with the sweetest couple from the church. He was an ex Navy man and she was a FANTASTIC cook! They opened their homes and hearts to us.

Once Lauren and I arrived to VA Beach, we went for a long jog, that was cut short (2.5 miles...Lauren kills me with the half marathon distances) to see a volleyball court on the beach. We stopped, chatted and played around a little.

After a shower we went out to a yummy seafood restaurant. After dinner we met an ex navy guy that explained to me how to spot the military mean versus the non military. I must say, military men are okay in my book ;-)

Lauren spoke at the church and received many well wishes from the members. It was amazing to meet so many caring people. After church we explored First Landing State Park where the English settlers landed in 1607. It was a lovely experience and I am thankful Lauren asked to to be her travel buddy!

Braedon Michael Stitt

Here are some picture from June of me and little Braedon.

Another Charleston Weekend

Okay so I am way behind on my posts, but since my recent surgery that has left me coach-bound, I have high hopes of catching up on everything past. Back in oh June 2006 Lynn and I went to Charleston again for another EEVB tournament. We played open doubles. Lynn's birthday was the Thursday before so we ate in Mac Grill on her honor and I asked them to sign "Happy Birthday". If you have ever experienced a birthday at Mac Grill, sometimes the sign in Italian Operaish type. An embarresed Lynn is a Happy Jackie!!!

We stayed at Shevlin's new pad. It is less than a mile from IOP and looks like something out of cribs. Backyard pool, spa and the house was CLEAN!!!

We went to none other than wild wings that night. Lynn and I barely drank. I actually think that I did not drink at all and Lynn and I ended the night by playing scavenger hunt at the bar...example find white sneakers...etc. I had a blast.

Chris Ward and cute family came down to the beach and they are doing great. Chris actually joined us for a pint and it was wonderful to see an old friend!!

Chicago

Memorial Day I flew back home to Chicago to visit my brother and sis-in-law. While I was there we went on an architectural boat tour and went to see Spam-A-Lot. They also had a gathering at their house. Here are some of the pictures.