In November, we were able to take a trip to Alabama. We had not been back since we moved in 2005, so we were really excited! To top it off, we made it in time to go to Woodland Forrest Elementary School's (where I used to teach) Fall Festival. It was so much fun to see some of my previous students. I even saw a couple of kids who were in my very first kindergarten class...who at the time of our trip were in 9th grade!
While there we stayed with our wonderful friends, Brad and Andrea Schlomer. It was so much fun to hang out with them and their two daughters! Detroit and Joaquin had so much fun with Olivia and Ella!
While there we stayed with our wonderful friends, Brad and Andrea Schlomer. It was so much fun to hang out with them and their two daughters! Detroit and Joaquin had so much fun with Olivia and Ella!
Ella
Joaquin & Olivia
Detroit & Olivia
While there, we also got to see some more of our favorite people and Detroit got to hang out with her very first best friend! Detroit and Emmie were born only a month apart and since her mom (Katie) and I worked at the same school, they were destined to be best buds! It was so fun going back and seeing these two girls pick up where they left off three years earlier!
Emmie, Jack & Detroit
Diaz Family
(What family portrait is complete without Jared in it?!)
(What family portrait is complete without Jared in it?!)
Pablo & Jared
(Not sure what else to even say about this picture!)
(Not sure what else to even say about this picture!)
Barnett Family
(Notice that my family enjoys being in other people's family pictures?)
We also got to sneak in a little visit to our favorite Indian food restaurant with two more of our awesome friends...Amanda and Tobi!
***ROLL TIDE!!!***
Although we didn't get to catch a game while in Bama, we did get to hang around the quad for some game day fun. Wow! We sure do miss living in Tuscaloosa and going to Bama games!
Cutest BAMA fans ever!
Of course, no trip to Alabama is complete without a visit to our favorite BBQ place!
***Birmingham***
We were also able to take a day trip to Birmingham to go see the Civil Rights Institute. It is truly an experience and a real eye opener for Detroit.
16th Street Baptist Church
***Cousins***
We were also able to take a day trip to Birmingham to go see the Civil Rights Institute. It is truly an experience and a real eye opener for Detroit.
16th Street Baptist Church
***Cousins***
On our way home, we were able to swing through Dallas, and Detroit got to hang out with her cousins for a few hours before we headed home.
(Detriot, Allie, Riley & Josh)
(Detriot, Allie, Riley & Josh)
