VIR with #69

So we hit the road midday to Virginia International Raceway. Its a track about 45 minutes north of Durham. Its great because its the closest track to us, so the kids love it. Brianna and her son Jayden beat us there on Friday. The weather was great all weekend. There was a track day on Friday that Chris didn't participate in, so we had the day to 'set up camp' and wait on Pam, Jon and Brianna to get there. I thought Jon got off work later but he ended up getting out early and they arrived around4p, which was great, because it let me see Brianna for a longer period of time! Allisons 12th birthday was Friday, and since we stopped by the post office to pick up a package from Grumpa and Mimi on the way out, Allison couldn't wait to open it.

We unloaded Chris' trailer first and then got started on our tents. We looked like we had our own cult going. It was awesome though, Chris picked out a beautiful piece of land with a water view from the master suite. It was fun. The grill, the coolers, the beer, the FOOD~ I guess we pretty much had everything. Even a birthday cake and CUPCAKES from the Spring Hill Pastry Shop. Need I say more? After we got everyone showered and ready for bed Friday night, the bellowing out of 'Good night John Boy" from our next door neighbors, had me laughing so hard. It took more than 20 minutes to get everyone settled down.

Saturday, we were up early. Chris had 2 practice sessions, even though he only went out for one, and then raced in the afternoon. He wasn't too happy after the race on Saturday. Saturday was ok, that was probably my fault. Dealing with Mr. Cleaver can do that to you. But Chris and I talked and Sunday was a great day. Chris went out for the only practice session of the day and his race was after lunch. He did GREAT! Even though my pics didn't turn out like I am used to, we are working on that. Jon and Pam had a blast, and I think even both Brianna's did. It was so good that we talked Jon and Pam into letting Brianna come back to Raleigh for a few weeks. Im so excited. So back to Raleigh we headed AFTER loading everything up and packing up the mobile homes!

Thanks to Selena and Phillip for making my 'surprise' for Chris totally AWESOME! I had Selena come up with Chris' number in a box and had shirts made for all of us! They were a great hit! So much so, I have to order more BEFORE the next race!

In all the years I have gone to races with everyone from Raleigh, years ago, I had the most fun Ive ever had. I absolutely love being with Chris. Having Jon and Pam there made it that much better. I am hoping Jon comes up with something for the September race so that the family reunion he goes to is in Danville, VA. Hint Hint!

Hope everyone enjoys the pictures!