Mom + Kristi + PA = FUN!!

Mom and I had the best time. Mom came to see me in Pittsburgh, and as soon as she got here, she picked me up in her rental car, and we went to the city. We walked up and down the Strip District, which is a great place to get really excellent and high quality meats, cheeses, and coffee. We walked into Fortune's Coffee and the smell was intoxicating! (I just don't understand non-coffee drinkers...) We got my favorite--Hawaiian Kona Blend, which is phenomenal. We also went to eat at Primanti Brothers, which is a classic Pittsburgh Sandwich shop. The story behind it is that railway workers would be on the trains all day, and then they would have a 5 minute stop at Primanti Brothers. Since there was no time to eat slowly, they ate sandwiches with the fries and cole slaw already on them, so that's how they are served there. I ordered mine without cole slaw, and my waiter, who was hilarious, said, "What do you think this is, Burger King??!" Mom and I laughed.
Also, Mom noticed that there were signs on the menu saying that the Philly Cheesesteak was the 2nd most popular item. When she asked our waiter what the 1st was, he said, "Beer." ^_^ Mom decided she'd go with the second...
Later that day, Mom bought me clothes!! That's ALWAYS fun. Hey mom, when are you coming back? ^_^
Mom and I also went to Reyna's, which on Saturdays, makes fresh tortillas. Since it was Saturday, we bought fresh ones and salsa to go with, and they were great!! So light and buttery. ^_^ It was a great time had at the Strip District. ^_^
The next day, Mom and I went to church together. She said she liked all my friends and church family, and she enjoyed our preacher's sermon. It's always great to have people that are special to you meet others that are special to you as well. It's strange to have people that are so close to me not know each other, but that's what happens when you move away!
Later that day, we went to Duquesne for a Grad Fair--the reason she was in Pittsburgh in the first place, although she says it was really to see me. ^_^ It was enjoyable. We sat at the Harding-displayed table, discussed the Harding Pharmacy program with students and faculty, and just had a marvelous time.
That night, we went out with Bryan's mom and brother for dessert. Late birthday celebration for me, so that was fun. ^_^
Monday wrapped up Mom's trip with going to lunch at Olive Garden. What a sweet treat!!
I love you SO much Mom and am SO glad you were here with me!!! Love you!!!