Monday leaving NC for SC

Jacob playing with his cars before we leave Aunt Lynn's and Uncle Simon's.

Before leaving Greensboro we were going to eat lunch at my cousin's restaurant MCoul's, but

the one Monday we were in town they were closed because they were putting new tile on the patio. So we walked down the street to a little Greek place. Now, when you think Greek you think big portions, right. Not so much. The food was great, but nothing big about the portions.

I definitely suggest anyone go visit MCoul's if they are in the Greensboro area.

The sun was shinning bright in Jacob's window on the way home, so I made him a curtain. He thought it was neat.

Sunday on the Road to NC

We left Troy, OH around 10:00 am to travel through the rest of the plains of Ohio and into the hills of West VA and Virginia and arrived in Greensboro, NC about 5:00pm for our last stop before going home. We drove 7 hours with just one stop. Jacob did very well! Much better than our 2 hour trip from Lexington to Troy, OH.

Jacob decided to collected some cars for the road. Aunt Linda was gracious to give him some which was great for us because it kept him occupied for the first hour or so and the last.

Now we're in West Va and once we go through this tunnel we will be in Virginia. Jacob liked going the the tunnels.

Fourth Stop: Greensboro, NC ~ My Aunt Lynn and Uncle Simon's

Jacob's 2nd cousins: Xander, Cayla & Kendall Ritchy

'The Bump'

Jacob & Cayla

Saturday in Ohio

Jacob playing with Wes' cousin, Todd's cars.

Pictures from our morning visit with Granny.

Reading with Granny

Sitting in Granny's walker and then her lap.

Video of Jacob & Granny Lawson

_________________________________________________________ Visit with Uncle Rich, Aunt Di, Chad and Alison

eating suckers

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Last trip to Granny's

We had a great visit! Granny smiled the whole time and just watch Jacob entertain everyone.

After our visit with Granny, Uncle Bob treated us to Cassano's (a must stop for pizza in Piqua, OH). Jacob was very hungry since he didn't eat lunch. We offered, but he didn't want it at the time so he went straight to bed instead.

Eldean Bridge

Friday going to Ohio

Our Hotel in Georgetown, KY, north of Lexington

Best Western~ we decided to pay a little more, but it was well worth the indoor pool, king size bed and complimentary breakfast.

Jacob didn't have the best ride to Ohio. He did have his moments. Just out the video of him singing.

Third Stop: Troy, OH~ Wes' Uncle Bob's & Aunt Linda's

We left Georgetown, KY about 10:45 and arrived in Troy around 1:45-2pm. We were going to stop and see Granny, but Jacob was a bit cranky. I would be too if I was strapped in a seat for hours and hours as he was. We ate lunch at Arby's then headed to Wes' Uncle Bob's for a nap, which included one for me too. We woke about 5pm and went to see Granny. She was so excited and said this surprise was the best Birthday present. She'll be 86 next Friday, July 3rd. We had a good visit. He helped push her around in her wheelchair and watched the birdies and gave kisses.

Thursday on the Road

So we left Gatlinburg around 9:30am ~ stopped at Cumberland Falls around 12pm ~ Ate Lunch and then back on the Interstate.

Second Stop: Lexington, KY ~ We arrived around 2:45 and went to Mary Todd Lincoln's (wife of 16th President, Abraham Lincoln) childhood home. Just for Jacob to throw a big tantrum in public (luckily he doesn't have very many). Wes graciously took him outside so I can finish the tour. He also donated his $7 admittance fee. We left there and drove through the University of KY's Campus and then stopped and walked around the arboretum. When then decided to head back to the interstate and find a hotel with a pool after getting hot and sweaty. We found a good deal with our AAA discount at a Best Western in Georgetown, KY just north of Lexington for $62/night more than the Grand Prix Motel, but this one includes a complimentary breakfast and we got a King Bed.

Stars Car Musuem in Gatlinburg

Slide Show

Hollywood Stars Cars Museum