We made it!
Disclaimer: These next few entries might bore you to death with details, so please feel free to skip any unnecessary paragraphs. There will be no quizzes at the end. I woke up at 3:30am Thursday morning, wide awake and excited, maybe even a little nervous. I kept thinking to myself that there will always be time to sleep later. Like a man I knew once said "sleep is overrated" and so maybe a few bags under the eyes is worth it when you have to soak up life as much as possible. My bags packed, kids kissed (with a little tear in my eye) and notes written, Ty and I headed out the door ready to drive the 2.5 hours to Birmingham. It was early, but in order for us to make the 9am flight, and give us enough time to get through security, we left at 4:30am. We made a stop in Tuscaloosa for a sausage biscuit at Hardees and then we arrived at the airport around 7:30am. Ty parked the car and I checked the bags at the curb (and yes, Dad, I made sure to tip the baggage guy like