West, east and back again

One week ago, I spent the evening packing my small bag for my business trip back east. I checked the weather online and it was supposed to be in the low 70s and at night in the upper 50s. It was going to rain a couple days but... when we landed I had to call my friend to bring a fleece! It had been about 10 degrees colder than anyone expected -- especially me! I stepped off the plane wearing cas black pants and a nice fitted T. I was sweating when I got the airport in the Valley at 6AM! When I stepped off the plane, chills went up my spine... it was COLD!

Not really, it was actually beautiful. I never really thought I would think rainy and chilly was beautiful but I think because it was such an extreme contrast to the Valley, I really appreciated it.

Wonderfully, the trip back east was for work but I certainly took advantage of being in town to try and see EVERYONE I could. I still feel like I could have stayed for another week just to spend more time with some really dear, dear friends! But, on Monday, I was so missing my boys I was almost in tears. I just missed them so badly and had another whole day and a half.

I cannot end this posting without especially thanking A, PW, & KD, my dearest, sweetest ones for all of their love, hospitality and GAS! I also have to say how much I love Va Piano, Irish pub until 1:00AM, and sleeping in on a rainy Saturday until 10! So, even though I missed my boys it was the first time since LG was born that I went out to a bar past midnight and then slept in until after 10! It was wonderful and RAINY too! Yes, I have to mention again about how the contrast of the rain and wet to the sun and dry was just refreshing.

I love you all back east! I cannot wait until Christmas. I think we will back there for about 4-5 weeks!!!! WAHOO! Only about 11 weeks until we get to be back home.

Yes, today it was over 100, again.