We pulled in last night around 8:30. Both Lilo and Stitch were excited to see us! We unloaded the car, grabbed a bite to eat and went to sleep! It felt so good to be home!
B was exhausted! She slept on and off the entire trip home! She wore herself out at the AG store!
M however was being very clever trying to finish her story in the dark using my cell phone as her personal light!
M is always reading or writing!
We stopped in Atlanta at the North Point Mall and shopped and ate at the American Girl Store! Lunch was a three course meal! We had so much fun! It really made the trip end on a high note!
The displays at this store were great!
M in front of all the doll selections!
B's face says it all! They were both so excited to be here!
This is Derek with his younger siblings (that he met for the first time) Brandon and Staycia.
B with her cousin K!
This was our first trip to Louisville, and the girls and my first trip to White Castle! Much like Krystal- It would be fun to do a taste test!
At the wake.... meeting for the first time Brandon!
B and S were best buddies instantly! S's mom and Derek grew up together!
This is B and M outside the Galt House on our balcony overlooking the Ohio River!
Check out this homemade Gingerbread House that was created by the Galt House chefs! It was a true treat!
This was a Christmas tree in the Convention Center. B, M, and I explored all over Monday. Our hotel had this neat skyway walkway that went all the way down to 4th Street Live! We had a great time in downtown Louisville!
In J-ville we have sea cows and panthers- in Louisville they have derby horses all over downtown! 
Our very first night in Louisville was spent in a GYM! We went every night to watch some great basketball in J-town!
This was our first trip to Louisville, and the girls and my first trip to White Castle! Much like Krystal- It would be fun to do a taste test!
At the wake.... meeting for the first time Brandon!
B and S were best buddies instantly! S's mom and Derek grew up together!
This is B and M outside the Galt House on our balcony overlooking the Ohio River!
Check out this homemade Gingerbread House that was created by the Galt House chefs! It was a true treat!
This was a Christmas tree in the Convention Center. B, M, and I explored all over Monday. Our hotel had this neat skyway walkway that went all the way down to 4th Street Live! We had a great time in downtown Louisville!
In J-ville we have sea cows and panthers- in Louisville they have derby horses all over downtown! 
Our very first night in Louisville was spent in a GYM! We went every night to watch some great basketball in J-town!
What a way to end 2008. Derek and I never thought we would bury one of our parents so soon. The week was long and very emotional at the end. Derek was able to reconnect with his family in Louisville and we felt much love and support while we were there. The Rowan's are an amazing family and believe in taking care of each other! The girls despite the circumstances had an awesome time playing with their cousins, making crafts with their Aunt Dianne, and being loved on and hugged by a HUGE support system.
We are glad to be home and will take this week to get back into our routine. We appreciate all the kind words, cards, and expressions of love over this last week. We are looking forward to 2009 and all of the good things it holds for our family!
"Those who are sad now are happy, because God will comfort them." ~ Matthew 5:4
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