Ray and I went to visit Tom in Raleigh again this year. We had a great time, as always, though Ray started getting sick on Saturday. Then, after getting home this week, he lovingly passed his cold onto me!
Our Raleigh trip this year was a little more low-key than previous years, mostly due to Norman Jr. Still, Tom had plenty planned to fill our days!
On Friday, we went to Duke University. The guys loved seeing where all of the big-name NCAA ballers play, and I loved the gardens.
Ray and Tom at the Duke University basketball court.
I LOVE wisteria! I really want to plant some, I just need to get Ray to build me a pergola!We then met up with Tom's sister, Mary, her husband Matt, and their daughter Kalina, at Tom's dad's house. The men talked men talk and watched Kalina while Mary gave me the 411 on cloth diapers. I had asked her ahead of time if we could do that on this trip, and I'm so grateful she was willing to take the time to share her wisdom with me.
Friday night we went to a real symphony! It was a first for Ray and I. They did a beautiful Beethoven piece.
Saturday morning we left for the ocean! We first went to tour the WWII ship, USS North Carolina. After that, we went to the beach. This is the point where Ray started feeling sick. Ray laid on the beach while Tom and I went for a walk. It was a bit chilly to go in the water, but it was gorgeous!
Tom, Me, and Ray at the front of the USS North CarolinaOn Sunday, we went out to Bald Head Island by ferry (a short, non-choppy ferry ride, thank you!). We didn't have much time, but we took a walk up the lighthouse (which was not recommended for pregnant women, hah) and enjoyed a fantastic view!
Luckily, Ray was feeling better on Sunday, because Tom had talked up Ray's basketball skills to his Raleigh friends. They had a great time beating some college kids on the UNC basketball courts.
The victory walk after beating kids 10 years younger than them!!!That night, Tom called up an acquaintance who showed us the view of downtown Raleigh from her high-class downtown apartment building. We met some people who probably have a lot more money than we will ever have! It was very interesting :)
View of the Capitol buildingA great time was had by all, as always. I doubt we'll make it back to Raleigh again next year (maybe Ray will???), but we'll definitely have to get back there SOON. We always have such a wonderful time.
3 comments:
You left out some stuff about the rich people ;) Otherwise, great post, great trip!
I have come to the conclusion that it was one of those "you had to be there" moments! I tried to explain it to Ray's family, but I don't think they really picked up on the strangeness of the situation :)
:) Figured that. But now we've got a good inside reference posted on the trip blog.
Also, I owe you $150. Don't let me forget.
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