Today I booked our tickets to go to Kentucky for four days in early July. Which made me think of this picture, taken during our last trip last April when Sophia was just a wee babe.

You gotta love a town that lists “Pork & Beans” as one of its grocery aisle listings. You ain’t gonna see that at Wegmans!

Going to KY is always an interesting trip. The majority of Rob’s family is there - he is the youngest of six kids. They are a lively bunch and with a total of ummmm, 20 of us it gets a bit crazy (Rob’s dad and his wife, six kids all with spouses, and twelve grandchildren). Sophia is the youngest grandchild - by far. Her next oldest cousin is 17. She is a very loved little babe. She makes an even dozen for her granddad. A fact that tickles him silly.

Rob’s dad is a true Southerner. Right down to the odd and beguiling phrases that come out in his language.

Aside from the normal: “y’all”, “i reckon”, etc. One of my favorite’s include: “She’s just a gittin’ it.”

I think I need to bring a notebook this visit - or better yet, a voice recorder just so I can preserve some of the intonations and phrases.

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day 6 - y’all come back soon, ya hear?