Hughes Springs

Over the weekend Ryan and I took an overnight get away to his home town of Hughes Springs. We drove way to out East Texas to enjoy the fall weather and some relaxing peace and quiet. This is the "backyard" where we stayed. It's amazing. I sat and read my Bible outside and there was a mother dear and her fawn passing by. Amazing.

We always stay with Joyce, his favorite old family friend. Ryan loves Joyce like a grandmother and we always enjoy visiting with her and playing lots of board games. 

Saturday night we all went out for some fried catfish. We dined with his old best friend, Jacob, and Jacob's family. I love hearing old stories about Ryan and Jacob.

Sunday morning we went and worshiped at his old home church, First Baptist Hughes Springs. Ryan got to see another old buddy, Kent. Kent is finishing up medical school....a doctor and a pastor. I bet Ryan's mom wasn't so sure about these two when they were little boys getting into mischief together, and from what I've heard they were a crazy pair. 

I love spending time with him. I wish we could get away more often. He's pretty funny and handsome.

And what about Miss Eva? Don't worry about her. She stayed with Nana and Papa and had a blast going to their town's Fun Fest with her cousin, Mallory. 

She was so busy playing and being loved on by her grandparents that I don't think she missed us one bit. She didn't even want to come home when we picked her up. I guess get away weekends are good for everybody!