As per tradition, we have compiled a list of the things we loved, liked, are missing, want back, have fond memories of, want to always remember, etc. regarding our 4-year stay in North Carolina. Honestly, while I don't necessarily want to move back to Pinehurst anytime soon, I have definitely missed it more than I anticipated! Maybe, just maybe, we are a little homesick... So, with the help of my sweet children and husband, here goes (in no particular order):
-THE BEACH (okay, this one is at the top of the list for a reason). Myrtle Beach, SC was our home away from home; our Paradise!
-Location, location, location!! We had prime access to all things East Coast as well as the South. You couldn't beat being 8 hours from Philly one way, and 8 hours from Orlando the other way...
-Our house with its great upstairs playroom
-THE GYM! I miss the group exercise programs (Body Step and Body Flow)
-Teaching my Body Pump classes M and F 12:15 p.m. The "lunchtime crew!"
-The Kids' Center with Miss Molly, Miss Sandy, and Miss Wanda
-Gym friends (Jennifer, Carla, Erin, and Molly)
-Josh and Luke; William and Amelia-- playing with neighbor kids
-The gorgeous trees and lush greenery!
-Water, water, everywhere-- especially thunder storms!
-Camelot Park
-T-ball and Baseball, tennis, and swim team (great Rec. programs)
-Big backyard with a trampoline
-Great Wolf Lodge and trips to Charlotte, NC
-Sand Park in Southern Pines, and trips to C Cups Cupcakery
-Lunch playdates at Chick fil A and Sonic
-Southern BBQ like the Pik N Pig
-Day trips to Cary (Target run, chicken shwarma at Jasmin's, Gigi's Cupcakes)
-"Costco Run;" our 90 minute drive up to Raleigh and back for groceries
-Trader Joe's
-Crabtree Valley Mall
-Sunday walks in the neighborhood
-Late Summer (the heat and humidity, the "swampiness")
-Fall (the red and gold trees)
-All the unnecessary Snow Days!!
-Southern History; Civil War sites
-Church friends and primary classes; Activity Days
-West Pine Elementary!! Lots of missed friends...
-Our vacations up to PA and Amish Country, also to Disney World and HP World
-Visiting Devin and Sarah (and kids) in Richmond, VA
-Rockingham Children's Museum
-Marbles up in Raleigh
-Asheboro Zoo
-Aberdeen park and our "top 5" Friday night restaurants (Texas Roadhouse, Bonefish Grill, Olive Garden, Lonestar, and Brixx)
-Sandhills Cinema 10
-Hobby Lobby and Kohl's
-Pinehurst Marina during sunset
-The Reservoir (walks, feeding the ducks)
-"Aldi runs"
-Atlanta trips
-Breakfast at Waffle House
-Rocket Launches with Dad
-Tanger Outlets in SC
2 comments:
Are you kidding me? Nothing on the list about incredible golf courses in Pinehurst? Your priorities are all messed up. What I'm really interested in is the new Colorado bucket list. Have you started on that one yet? Might I make a few suggestions?
Wow, who would have ever guessed that you'd miss that place. See it wasn't that bad after all. You did have an awesome house and neighborhood and I loved your gym and classes. I'm sure you'll find just as many memorable things in Colorado.
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