i love visitors.

 

The two most wonderful parents in the whole wide world came and visited me this weekend!

After spending four hours in the car, I made them drive another 40 minutes to St. Joe.

My mother needed to go to The Rusty Chandelier before I leave Missouri.

Antiques, clever craft ideas, refurnished items.

We loved it, my dad loved going on his own for a bit and finding some food.

We hit up Target and TJMaxx.

Found a few bargains.

Indulged in yummy food from Cheddars.

Came back to Maryville.

Had a glass of wine before going to The Palms.

(yes, I can say I officially took my parents to the bar)

They were ready for bed by 9:30 p.m.

Woke up and had breakfast.

Drove to Conception Abbey.

Mass at the Basilica.

Monks, priests, seminarians.

Old style Catholic Mass.

Then they had to leave.

I hate saying good-bye to my parents.

I still choke up and get a little teary eyed.

Good-byes are never easy.

Especially when it is people you love so much.