Baby and I had the pleasure of joining some of our NASCAR friends to help build a playground in Mooresville last Thursday night. It rained most of the day and I have to admit, as much as I LOVE children and community service, I wasn't excited about the rain and the possibility of getting totally covered in dirt, mud, and being soaking wet. Our shift started at 5:30, Baby and I were a good 20 minutes late. If you know anything about Mooresville, you know its 18 miles North of Charlotte, straight up the parking lot of I-77. When we got there, we checked in as "unskilled" since none of us had any prior experience with a hand saw, and made our way to our "job." The 8 of us were assigned to about 12 piles of rock and dirt. With shovels and rakes in hand we got to work. I remember looking at Baby T at one point, and we both laughed "our arms really hurt!" We were workin up a sweat!
Over 200 volunteers were there on Thursday night and they were expecting well over a 1,000 volunteers for the whole weekend. It was a fun night to hang out with friends and give back to the community of Mooresville. We ended up moving loads and loads of dirt all over the playground. Our sweet supervisor Dean eventually told us we were laying the ground work for the race track. How appropriate!
Last week was a GREAT week, I went to TWO Bobcats games...were solidly in the hunt of the playoffs...let's go cats...(not the Kentucky Cats, i HATE them...sorry Haley) but the BOBCATS!!!! Had a blast hanging with Bayless, Carrie, and Baby T. Spent the weekend at Myrtle Ave. with the girls! Kickboxing with Anna, our fav! Lunch at Panera, Pedicures, Mac's BBQ, and topped off with a lazy Sunday at home!
As for this week, BRISTOL BABY!!!! Look out for my next post, as I just finished refinishing Justin's OLD OLD dresser. I love being a wife!!
For more information on Hope Park, please visit www.buildforhopepark.org.
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