Gators, Grandmas and a “Stay-cation”

Have you ever heard of a “stay-cation?” They are actually becoming quite popular these days as the recession is taking its toll on people’s discretionary income. As I’m sure it is not too difficult to figure out, a “stay-cation” is basically a vacation at home.

We are currently enjoying our own “stay-cation” with a little mid-day blogging, DVR watching, walking, talking and seminary. It’s so nice to both be home!

In all actuality, I guess we may not qualify for complete “stay-cation” status, as we have been out of town half of the week. Too bad, I’m still claiming it… We actually settled back into our house yesterday after spending a long weekend in Baton Rouge. Micah headed to Louisiana as planned Thursday night, but I had to stay behind for a last minute appointment on Friday afternoon. Riding in two cars was not ideal, but it was worth it. The torrential downpour that stuck with me throughout the entire five hour lonely car ride was also not ideal, but I made it safe and sound.

Good thing I did, too, because I arrived in Baton Rouge to discover that some amazing friends had offered us a couple of LSU vs. Florida tickets!! I think Micah about soiled his shorts when he found out. These tickets were going for hundreds of dollars on the Internet, but they offered them to us at no charge. The generosity of some people astounds me!

As I’m sure you all know by now, the outcome of the game did not go as hoped, but we still had a blast. The record Tiger Stadium crowd of 93,129 was electric. And I wouldn’t be surprised if there were half a million people on campus that day tailgating! In all my years as a Tiger fan, this was the worst traffic and the most people I have ever seen at LSU. There was also an incredible energy in the air! We got to enjoy some gator jambalaya, run into old friends and watch Tiger Band march down the hill. If only the Tigers had an offense…

After gameday, we had the opportunity for some family time. We visited with my parents, brother and grandmother. Then Monday we caught up with Micah’s grandma and aunt at Coffee Call.

We fit in a little time with Istrouma folks too, spending our first Sunday at our home church in over a year. It was nice to catch up with people, and then to celebrate with some students at Madeline’s birthday party that night. Good times, good times!

Now we’re back at home with the windows shuttered enjoying our little “trip.” I guess I better return to avoiding outside contact with the world…

-Laura