GA Trip part 4

Wednesday I came down w/ a UTI, so after losing my insurance card--and a way into Urgent Care (turns out Brian had a spare in his wallet all along), I got into good old Dr. Patel Thursday morning, got an antibiotic, and then we all headed up to Dahlonega to see Scott and Rebekah's home and stomping ground.  Rebekah gave us a fun tour of the town and Katya's school, and we all enjoyed pizza for lunch at their house.  We also checked out the Nike outlet store on the way home (losing Spencer for a few frightening moments at the playground when he headed the wrong way to the cars, and was fortunately directed to a security guard--and all w/o tears!!...at least not his!).  Brian and I stole away for a little that night to taste Zaxby's that we've missed, and find a birthday gift for Lucy.  Friday I followed Mom to her  intense water aerobics class and finished getting things washed and packed up. We played over at Madsen's for a little bit, and Rosie and Nattie got to spend time w/ us one more time.  The weather was just starting to warm up again (it had snowed Thursday!!), so the kids had fun riding the wagon and Kettcar down the driveway and hilly road.  The kids watched an episode of "Psych" (their new favorite show!--at least the older ones) while Mom, Dad, Katie, Briant, Brian, and I went to a decadent meal at the Magnolia Thomas Restaurant.  We got up at 5 Saturday morning to begin the trek back, and were home, thanks to Stacey picking us up from the airport!, by about 5 that night, in time for supper and baths.  The ride home was a bit simpler, and everyone SLEPT finally!! (NONE of the babies slept a WINK the whole trip out!) .Poor Maddie has had an armful of work to keep busy with in makeup work, and Spencer is STILL waking up an hour early every morning, but other than that,we're not much worse for the wear, and SO happy at the chance we had to be with everyone there.  LOTS of thanks for all of the meals and housing, and HUGE schedule adjustments to be together!! We all loved it and Maddie said the first week back in school, "I was worried school would be so hard or boring after a vacation, but it was actually nice, flew by, and I kept looking at people around me wondering why they seemed so glum--I just feel REFRESHED!!"  Brent is worried at how much Nattie-boo and Margot (or Marble, as Anne calls her) will change too much before we see them again, we weren't sure if Emily's and Katya's hips could handle the separation, we're still enjoying all of Kristen's handmedowns and gifts, and can't stop smiling when we think of Jack calling me "Mom" or Rosie's contagious giggles! Family is just the best!! It was good to feel happy (and not bitter) coming home, and we could only wish the distances were shorter.  On every count though, we are TERRIBLY BLESSED with family on every side, and so glad for the strength and joy they are to us!