It always brings a smile to my face to think back to when I was a kid.  Not only was life must more simple and carefree, but I felt so very loved.  My brother and I grew up in an incredibly small town, playing in the yard walking to school and visiting everyone in the neighborhood.  Now that I think about it, it seems as if we grew up in Mayberry.  For those of you that remember the Andy Griffith Show, you know exactly the place.  Where old ladies bake pies, local crimes consisted of kids pulling pranks on people and everyone knows who you are or who you are related to.  No, I did not grow up in 1960, it was the mid-late 80′s and Dirty Dancing was all the rage (Nobody puts Baby in the corner!).

That seems like so long ago, yet only yesterday.  Time really does fly.  On a recent surprise trip to visit my family, Andrew and I decided to check out my old stomping grounds.  Keep in mind that we left when my brother and I were only 10 years old, but those are the best memories I have and I am incredibly grateful for the years we spent in Maytown, KY.  We grew up playing at the local feed store and visiting with Herb.   I must admit it has changed very little from what I remember when I was a little girl.

So ignore the flip flops in the next photo!  I had much nicer shoes, but had those on for the trip and walking around.

Oh no, by pointing them out, I just realized I made you look at them.  haha

It was such a cool experience to go back home, and to take Andrew.  It is always nice to show him that underneath this city girl is a small town girl at heart. 

More later about why we surprised my family with this mini reunion!