Air matress

Nothing good can come of that title. .. so we were on our way back to btown when trents sistercalled and said that she and trents dad would load everything up and drive it here for us. How amazing is that? So I told trent to put me up in a jhotel until our matress arrived. His plan was an air matress. My neck and upper back are so sore. I know I shouldnt complain because it is a step up from the floor, but come on.  He said it was better than having to sleep in the van. I disagree!   So 1 more night and ill have my matress and maybe a massage too!

What's all this exploring I'm reading about on your blog and Facebook?  You've been very busy!  are you ready to head out in a month?

Name That Turtle

Hank and I walked on the dock near the pond this morning.  We saw this little guy and Hank was so excited!!!  Then we saw 2 more!  Hank pointed to the smaller of the three and said "baby."  

I think we're ALL going to head back tonight.  After looking at flights and having to sit through layovers (there were NO direct flights), Trent said he'd prefer we just all go back.  Gus is not happy about this.  He keeps saying 'just buy new stuff' or 'i'm not going back to america.'  He's hilarious.  So we've threatened no swimming or minecraft if he keeps it up.  Anyway, if we do head back tonight, we'll load up first thing in the morning and head right back.  So I'm sure I won't have time to see anyone :(  If by chance we stay longer, I'll call!

Best dinner yet!

So I didn't have my phone when we went to dinner but I did want to share every minute with you...we randomly found this place called "sandwich".  It's on the chapel hill version of kirkwood which is Franklin st. Anyway we were walking down Franklin st and the clouds moved in quickly. We walked into a Mediterranean  deli and then walked out.  we looked at lots of menus posted outside restaurants to no avail then it started to rain so we rushed across the street and found this place.  I'm not sure what to compare it to but I had a delightful sandwich and Trent had what he said was the best burger he's had in a  long time. They even had a cookie that was called "antidepressant chocolate chip cookie"... Everything was local and fresh.  It is defiantly a place we'll visit together!!!

Btw Trent is getting into me blogging to you.  He just asked me if I had told you about the restaurant yet.  He found the super target this evening so he's happy!! Gus found a fun comic book store so he's happy too and I already texted about poor hank.  Not sure how the nose bleed thing happened but he's been running around here as spry as can be.

Forest Theater

This is totally you're thing!
So we ventured more this afternoon on UNC campus and within the botanical gardens is this really cool outdoor theater.  It's called Forest Theater then we walked through Battle Park where we saw 2 deer!  Very fun adventure!!! We then found yet another hotel. This time in Durham.  At least it was early enough where we all went swimming and felt relax.
Tomorrow morning we get the keys to our new place-  Farrington Lake.  Still not sure which of us will venture back to btown to get our things, but if it's me I'll let you know!
Miss you but I'm thinking of you all the time!!!

Days 1-3

So after lots of searching we've felt the most at home with Chapel Hill.  Like I said in my text it's like Kirkwood only longer and 4 lanes of traffic, but it's gorgeous!  We found a place Farrington something.  It has 2 pools and a pond.  The boys found a turtle in the pond and were trying to feed it leaves.
Everywhere we walk I think "Oh I have to take Lee there" or "Lee would love this"  I already told Trent when you get back from the Holy Land, you're coming straight here!

Hank has a new word "Dodo" aka donut.  Isn't that sad!  I'm ready to be done with the hotels and living in the van.  You should see it!  Gus insisted on having hot chocolate from a gas station on the way here and he spilled it all over his side of the van.  When the door opens it now has a sticky sound-YUCK!!!

I have so much I want to tell you...Hank Heffernan has been a trooper, especially in the van!
Gus has been his usual self....ok I have to go Trent is getting fussy.  I'll try to be better about this bog thing!!!

And so it begins...

I had a great time at dinner! The girls joining us was a nice surprise too.  I got the the end of your driveway and started balling.  I called Trent  and he asked me what was wrong.  He seemed empathic...At least enough not to ask me to go get snacks! Thanks for a great last night in Btown!

I'm going to miss you!