Wednesday, July 11, 2012

TRIP TO FLORIDA

Last Thursday Angela and I went to Jacksonville Florida to move Kelsie into a new apartment. She is working down there this summer and will be a senior at Jacksonville University this Fall. Kinda hard to believe, isn't it?!? She found this one-bedroom apartment and will be there through her senior year.

Angela drove a Budget rental truck with Kelsie's bedroom set, a pair of couches, table/chairs and a variety of household items packed in tubs and boxes. She "whipped" that truck down the Interstate, up and down the hills/mountains, and through the dreaded Atlanta just like a pro! We were two days on the road and glad to get to our destination safely.

We met Kelsie at work at 4 pm on Friday. She didn't get off until 5, so we went to a nearby Publix and got a few necessities and then followed her home. These pictures are kinda mixed up, but will give you a brief look into her apartment.

This is her bedroom - all put together and decorated.

Kelsie surrounded by boxes, tubs, etc. as we get ready to "dig in". To her right is the living/dining room, and to her left is the kitchen. Notice her bike on the small patio. 


Two beauties heading to the beach - after all one can't go to Florida without hitting the beach, right? I, however, stayed "home" and read a book and took a nap.

Monday night we went to a beach-side restaurant for dinner and took a walk on the beach. Kelsie's friend Kelley went along and took this picture for us.
We made several trips to Walmart, Home Place, Publix, etc. - and in the end we were pleased with the result. I hope Kelsie will be happy there. She is a very independent, responsible young woman. Angela and I flew home early Tuesday morning - 5 am departure on Southwest Airlines, 30 minute connection in Nashville, arrived in Midway on Tuesday morning and Grandpa was there to meet us.

5 comments:

Nog Blog said...

Sounds like great mother/daughter/granddaughter bonding time! And some work thrown in! Glad you made it safely - Angela was brave, but then she has always been energetic and capable. Congratulations to Kelsie on her college career and new apartment. Looks like she has her mother's spunk!

Ann said...

Great pics and great story!!! Glad to hear that Kelsie is happily settled. I am impressed to read about Angela's driving skills - Atlanta is enough of a bear to travel in even with a regular car. Thanks for posting - I enjoyed reading about it.

Ada said...

Grandpa could not be more proud of all three of them!! Kelsie is just a remarkable, smart. independent, capable, and beautiful granddaughter. I could not love her more!! Gramps

Perry said...

Kelsie's bed is very attractive with the yellow flower in the corner for a perfect finishing touch. It sounds like all went well and you had a great time. ---Carol

rk2 said...

Speaking from experience it is wonderful when you move to have help getting everything unpacked, settled, and set up quickly!!! What a huge help for Kelsie. Enjoyed the pics.