Thursday, May 22 was my last day. Although I was summoned at the last minute to a training session on Friday, my wonderful principal said that the notification was too late. Thus, I was able to pick Mosey (Maureen to her family) up at the airport as planned, and enjoy our weekend! Although the forecast called for scattered showers, we went to the ASO (Alabama Symphony) and Temptations concert at the park with my friend Gail. It hadn't rained all day. As you can see, it poured on us for about 45 minutes. It was like the cartoons where the rain cloud follows one person. It didn't rain one drop at home that night. We still had a good time with our picnic (and wine).Saturday we made the trip to Meridian to visit the Tom Cronley family. Boog successfully managed his first shrimp boil. It was incredible! I am confident it will not be the last. We predict Mom will love it also! It was the hottest weekend so far, so Mosey got to experience some southern summer weather. 
On Sunday, we stopped at Home Depot to purchase tomatoes. I've wanted to try to grow them for years, so Mosey helped me pick some out. Of course, I knew I had to prepare a garden for them. Ouch! We relaxed and enjoyed some great barbeque for dinner at a restaurant called Jim n Nicks.
Monday was a work out! Gail took us on a challenging 5 mile hike at Ruffner Mountain (yes, in Birmingham). It was like Utah with different trees! Luckily, it was a little overcast and we had a breeze. It's my goal this summer to experience more of outdoor Alabama. We were ready for picnic after. (without the wine)
Mosey returned to a chilly Chicago Tuesday morning. From summer to spring in an hour flight!
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