Support the Local!

After a crazy week in Arkansas, Loretta and I were both ready for a little rest and relaxation which worked out nicely because the next week we had off for the 4th of July! I ended up hopping on a plane on the 3rd and made it just in time to watch Thomas Road's Celebrate America Fireworks. That was a REAL treat. My Dad, Grandma and dog and I all sat outside in the mall parking lot and watched the night explode with color and gliiiiiitter. :) On the actual fourth, my Dad and I relaxed at the house then we went out on a little to Red Lobster followed by the new Transformers movie. I love dates with my Dad. Wednesday was another day of resting and that night I meet up with some of my favorite Gills at Geralds (a local restaurant in Wyndhurst) for dinner. I love that Baby Bleu salad. Afterwards we met up with some of the guys for catching up and a few laughs. I also met up with an old friend that night and we drove around town, just like old times. It was really nice.

Wednesday was possibly my favorite day because Allison, Micah, Sarah and I went to The Ploughcraft Tea room (another local spot in Lynchburg) for afternoon tea!!!!! We had wonderful homemade English crumpets, little sandwhiches, an endless pot of tea and time with my Gills. Priceless. I then went to my good friend Courtney's Zumba class which was SO much fun. Courtney and I go waaaay back. Our relationship began when we were both in a show called Cabaret. We wore corsets and danced on chairs, the rest is history. Courtney has always been a great choreographer and is always doing those workout videos, not to mention she went to school for education. When she told me she was now a Zumba instructor, I wasn't surprised and said "SIGN ME UP!". After Zumba she and I went to another local place in Lynchburg (Are you getting that I like local restaurants yet?) called Vinnys and basically REDID everything we just worked off by eating a giant cheese pizza with a side of Ranch. YUM! I then met up with Micah and we made cupcakes for our friend Shaun's Birthday. A busy day indeed.

Thursday was also a fun day because that  day consisted of preparing for a cookout with my friends. This meant cleaning and cooking ALL day with Dad. Everyone showed up for steaks and homemade white chocolate and raseberry cheesecake, thats how we do it at my house. :) My Dad also fixed all kinds country fixens such as two kinds of dip for our chips, salad, HOMEMADE Macaroni and Cheese, corn on the cob, deviled eggs.....it was delish and I KNOW your jealous. We not only had good food but we had Badminton! I have to be honest, I'm gonna say this as humbly as I can, I'm awesome at Badminton.

Awesome.
Haha!

The night ended with the final goodbyes and laughs. It was so hard to say "Goodbye".
I miss my friends.
Friday was family day again. My Grandma came up and she, Dad and I spent the whole day together just relaxing at the house. It was so nice.
Saturday was a sad day. My Dad and I left early in the morning and headed to the airport.
I hate saying Goodbye to him. Thankfully at the end of August I'll be able to come home again so that helps.
Till then Lynchburg!
-Jen