Jeff and I spent the holiday weekend in Mt. Pleasant. Pleasant, so pleasant. We drove over Saturday morning and spent the afternoon cleaning, sorting and packing. That evening we cleaned ourselves up and drove to Midland for an anniversary dinner at Molly's Bistro. While living in Mt. Pleasant, Molly's became one of our favorite places to eat. We ate our first meal as husband and wife at Molly's in 2008. So Saturday we returned for an early celebration of our 2 years of marriage. What we like about Molly's is it's unique entrees and live music during dinner. Molly used to sing in New York. Now she sings at the restaurant joined by a pianist, bassist (stand-up bass), and drummer. Sweet, mellow music. To be honest, Molly's voice makes me a little crazy, but it's the atmosphere, the way it makes me sway and tap my foot, that I love. We also like Molly's for it's slow pace. It isn't for everyone. Certainly not for those who come into the restaurant starving. I've learned to ration out the bread and oil so I don't eat it all in the first 5 minutes. Though we enjoy the pace now, by the end of our very first meal there we just about fell asleep at the table. I'm serious. It was our wedding day and we didn't realize how tired we were. We began the meal energetic and chatty. Before the end, we were both slouching, hunched over the table and not saying a word to each other.
Sunday we went to church at MPCC. There we were able to reconnect with a number of people we used to spend time with. After church we had the pleasure of sharing a meal with Fred, Janis and Zack Taylor. Janis had the brilliant idea of going to Stan's! I had the french toast. I ate all 6 pieces and the sausage links. And some of Zack's bacon. Yum. We chatted and chatted with Taylors for a couple of hours. Sigh, so so good. I miss them terribly.
After lunch Jeff and I bought a paper and took a nap. That's what we do on Sundays.
After nap time, Jeff resumed sorting and packing. I proceeded to book our social calendar for the evening. We were able to spend time with Sarah and Andrea and finished our evening around a campfire with Phil and Bethany. Do you know what I loved so much about this day? And I did love it so much. I loved it because it was just like any other day in Mt. Pleasant. Surrounded by people we know. Just a couple miles, blocks in one case, from our dear friends. Love at our fingertips.
Monday morning Holly made us breakfast. A perfect morning full of friends, love, yummy food, coffee, words and hugs.
Oh, dear God, thank you for Mt. Pleasant.
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