A few months ago I got an email from Airtran.com advertising low fares. A flight from San Antonio to Richmond, VA was $75. I eased Edward into the idea of me going (ALONE) for my birthday. And... I did! (a few days after my b-day). He had the kids all to himself from Thurs AM to Tuesday PM. Brave man!!! He was ok, just afraid I would never come back.
My trip was great. I miss all the huge trees hovering over the land. I miss my family. I miss some of the things that come with living in a small town with a new branch. (I got to teach Seminary while I was there)
Here are some pics from the trip.
Focus on the trees, not the cars. My moms road is a small country road with trees just like this surrounding either side. Those were the best morning runs I've ever gone on!!

We spent a day in Richmond. When we got there I saw this hamburger bun stuck to a wall. Why? I don't know. But it did provide an interesting photo-op.

A very close-up shot of me, my mom, and my little (just younger, not little) brother JT, or as we call him, "JR".

Cobblestone street! Loved it.

Pretty architecture.

There are a lot of things you never appreciate, or realize you have until its gone and you can revisit your past (if you're fortunate enought to do so). I had a great time and will have to do it again someday. Don't worry Edward, not for a long time.