RTR

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Short and Sweet

This weekend the McCurrys came for a visit. It was short, but very sweet to see them. 

Jake drove from IN and Kevin and Joanne from WA. Of course first on the list was to clothe them with clothes from the BAMA nation. 

Kevin and Joanne left this morning with the truck we borrowed in July, remember that? 

Goodbye truck, you have been oh so helpful.

But before they left we had to partake in the south's famous fried chicken and BBQ in preparation for the BAMA vs LSU game.  

You can't help but get into the spirit of things. We took them to the Elephant Stomp. The band, cheerleaders and drill team wind up the crowd before releasing the troops to the stadium. 

This is a bit dark but the sound is spot on. Imagine a lawn full of dedicated fans preparing for their pilgrimage to the stadium....have you caught the spirit yet? Roll Tide.

The war wages on

We've heard it said you are born waving one flag or the other. 

If you have 50 minutes and would like to see what we see we recommend you take the time to watch this film. (Special thank you to Netflix and ESPN)

30 for 30: Roll Tide/War Eagle

Take a guess

The red earth here reminds me of somewhere else. Somewhere far away, somewhere hot and humid. Somewhere that also meant a time of new discovery, of growth and challenge. Somewhere, just not here. 

Driving around Alabama comes with the added thrill of reminders; memories of lunches on the ground, long drives on crazy roads and long sessions of choirs singing. 

It's easy to forget but when I spot the red earth I am transported. 

Number 1

Number 2

Two of these things are not like the others. 

Can you tell which ones don't belong?

Bonus points if you can name the location of these pictures. 

Number 3

Number 4

Number 5

Number 6

Lake Lurleen

What's the best way to eat Dan's homemade hummus? 

Outside

Preferably at a lake while enjoying the sunshine

Paired with a walk around the lake. 

The day can't get much better.

Shots

Who doesn't love fall?

 It's beginning to cool down here; dropping into the 30s at night at warming to the mid 70s by 3pm. 

For two people who aren't very fond of snow, freezing, winter or cold the warm afternoons are a great source of joy. We (or maybe I should say I) froze to my seat during Friday's soccer game but Sunday afternoon, in true Alabama style, we both got sunburned after a few hours outside. 

......Open the doors, see all the people

Here is the church,

Here is the steeple,

P.S. Here is where the Southern Baptist Convention Began