See Rock City!

Saturday morning came with temperatures in the 90s before 9 am. It was gonna be a scorcher. We had two extra teenagers, friends of Josh's, who were joining us for breakfast after spending the night playing PlayStation. I am so impressed by the kids he has befriended - smart kids who are good to one another - they are still boys and I don't think for a second that they avoid trouble all the time - but they are good kids.

I got up early, took Bear to work at 7am - then came home and started working on the house. It is a never ending battle - but Saturday was going to be a magnificent day, and work is always easier if it is a magnificent day.

Breakfast included the usual: sausages, bacon, and for the boys - Krispy Kreme donuts.

By 10:30 we were scootching them out the door - which felt a bit inhospitable - but we had places to go.

We got to Chatanooga a little later than planned - but it was worth the drive because we met up with Ian!!!

Now, if you read Ian's writings, you already know what a great sense of humor he has - but his spirit is infectious. It was like meeting up with an old friend - though this was the first time we were in the same zip code. Funny how that works out. The boys were unimpressed - initially - but by the end of Rock City, he had won them over as well. Ian probably heard more about Star Wars and movies and Playstation than he ever wanted to hear in his life - but he was a good sport.

We drove up the mountain to see Rock City. I have passed those barns and signs for as long as I can remember - never dreamed it would be anything more than a hokey roadside stop. I was wrong.

Rock City was beautifully landscaped, slated steps, dogwood trees, moss covered passages, cool stones, which felt wonderful to the touch on a hot day, wind tunnels, breathtaking overlooks. The perfect setting to relax and chat - affording all of us time to just be.

When the photographer asked to take a famliy picture - we adopted Ian and included him in the picture - he got a digital picture - so maybe he can post that.

Later in the day, we met up with Summer - he calls her sweetie -and she is aptly named.

For now, I have to get back to work - I'll fill in more details in a bit! Happy Monday!