Got Our Girl

Since this is the last weekend Hollywood can use her "ac" days this year (2 extra days awarded for good behavior - sounds like jail doesn't it?), I went today to pick her up. The weather was gorgeous so I didn't mind the 500 mile drive except when we neared home and sat in traffic on I-64 - you know the usual spots - Ft. Eustis, Busch Gardens, the last 5 miles before in the 2-laner before the breakout into the 4-laner in Newport News. But we made it home safe and sound - Ms. Hollywood was no worse for the wear. I'm sure it had a little to do with her typical "powernap" stance she assumes whenever she travels any distance with me.

I took her by hubby's work where her car stays and we all grabbed a quick bite to eat before she had to home and buckle down on homework. That was the deal - she could miss class on Monday and Tuesday but she had to get ahead of the homework. You can't tell by this picture but her hair has finally grown out just enough so she can pull it back into a ponytail or make that a pony"stub". You might wonder why she is still in her greyblouse at this point. They aren't allowed to have civvies at school and I hadn't brought any with me. She rode most of the way home in her t-shirt and spandex shorts. Not really appropriate for Big Dad's work - well at least not for a few more weeks until the tourists come in their interesting bathing attire.

It is great to have her back, even for a short time.