Sunday, April 17, 2016

Morehead, KY

It had been a while since our last pig-out night, so we decided it was time for another, this time in Morehead, KY.  We took a self-guided tour of MSU, which involved stops inside both Breckinridge Hall and Rader Hall. 

Michael wanted a picture of himself (under the Lucille Little arch) to post to Instagram and you can see Elizabeth's efforts to prevent that from happening.

Michael also wanted to check out the MSU basketball court.  He's about 5'10" now, so the huge gym and court didn't dwarf him like it did when he was younger. 

Wal-mart was our stop for pig-out night food (the usual donuts, chips, drinks, even a Boston crème pie; don't be too worried, I think Steven did drink a wee little bit of milk at some point).  Our overnight at Comfort Inn was lovely.  The next morning we were back at MSU for a tour of ADUC; unfortunately, the bookstore was closed due to spring break, so Michael didn't get the bright yellow shirt he was eyeing, although Elizabeth found a Fuzzy Duck sweatshirt that we have seen quite a bit since our trip. 
Steven and I showed E&M where we had our wedding reception. 
Elizabeth insisted on a photograph.  Actually, I think it was I who insisted.

Steven met Terry for lunch at Pasquale's, the restaurant Steven always chose for his birthday meal while growing up; Mom and I planned to have lunch together at The Bakery but ended up at Pasquale's as well.  Mom's former chess club friend Stephen was working behind the register so I got to meet him.  The children alternated between sitting with Terry and sitting with Grandma.  Mom and I talked about Wrightsville, among other things, and now we are considering going to Blockade Runner this summer.

Michael made the 9th grade summer basketball team and has two-hour practices most days.  They participated in two tournaments so far, earning the championship in one of them.  Steven and I are trying to get used to cheering for the "red team," after the red-uniform Scott County was our greatest rival for three years of middle school!  
Elizabeth continues to amaze us with her even-keeled personality and acceptance of pretty much everyone.  She and I recently attended a lecture on campus by a Notre Dame religion professor, who wrote a book on restorative justice and prisons in America.  I tried to get her to leave after an hour because my stomach was growling and my attention was waning, but Elizabeth insisted on staying the full 1.5 hours!  I love her love for equality and justice.  For her to have learned such an important life lesson at such a young age makes us so proud.