Fun with Friends

Sunday, April 03, 2016
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Heading to church with our good friends, Joy and Eddie, today. On the way from our hotel to church we found a Starbucks for breakfast and coffee. Along the way we passed big church after big church. This is the Bible belt and people are filling the church parking lots this morning.

We arrive at church and meet our friends . They show us to the front row of the balcony so we have a great view. The church has a choir and orchestra, and my how they love their music.

A southern charismatic preacher was dynamic and animated as he spoke on the "power of prayer" and "holding onto your house (household)", "because nobody has time for that" (doubting Gods sovereign power).

After church we headed to a Mexican restaurant for lunch. After lunch the ladies wanted to visit the mall and Nordstrom. Eddie got a new pair of shoes and Jack got a belt and some jeans. The ladies were saving and plotting for something bigger.

We headed to Joy and Eddies house where we were introduced to Ducky (a dog) and Maple Syrup ( a pig). Both were excited to see us, but Maple Syrup enjoyed his apple and bird seed more.

Jack needed to run so Eddie and I took him to a path along a river not far away . We dropped Jack off at one end and then drove to the other to see how he was doing. After a brief stretch he set off back from where he came and Eddie and I returned to the starting point. The path was busy with runners, walkers, and bikers as it is a beautiful spring day in Charlotte. Probably about 70 degrees. Soon Jack returns and we set off for the Millis house after a quick stop at Jamba Juice.

The ladies capitalized on our absence and headed for the outlet mall. Soon they return with several bags in tow!

We decided to grab a quick dinner at Dean and Deluca before watching the new "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" movie. The movie was funny and a good sequel to the original. Eddie treated us to too many snacks but we enjoyed them all.

After a couple very late nights everyone is ready for a normal bedtime tonight. We head back to our hotel and settle into bed by 10pm. Rest up for another fun filled day tomorrow.

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