So, it has been a little while since we've given an update. I don't have any exciting pictures to post to go along with my stories, so this one will be boring ;)
The main event lately was taking a quick trip to "the coast" (as people in Idaho call it) to see my parents as well as Peter and Marissa! We went this past 3-day weekend and drove from Boise to Olympia, WA (about 9hrs) arriving at my parent's house at about 12:30am. We woke up early on Saturday for our Starbucks ritual with the parents and also to surprise their good friends, Gretchen and Dave. It was hilarious to see Gretchen's reaction to seeing us -- you have to know her to truly understand the humor :-P
The rest of the day was spent talking and running errands. Mom and I split from Del & Dad to do some shoe shopping while the guys hunted for a new BBQ for dad. Just after arriving back at base camp (home) the guys proved their worth by showing up with Valentine's day roses and cards. That was where Dad made Dellas look good...after 30+ years of marriage, Dad has learned many things and it's nice to see him teaching Del a thing or two ;-P Dellas admits he didn't intend to get me anything for the holiday (neither of us take V-day too seriously) but I'm hoping Dad's influence will stay around for awhile :)
We stayed for meeting on Sunday and it was great to see people I haven't seen in many months. After a little more time at home we hit the road south to Portland for a quick visit with Peter and Marissa (Del's sister and husband visiting from D.C. area). Sunday night went quickly but it was filled with laughs and stories and some much needed visiting time. This trip was only the 2nd time I'd met P&M but it's wonderful to have family who, no matter how little you see them or how far away they are, you have an instant bond with and can enjoy your time together.
(Peter & Ris: you guys are hilarious and so much fun -- hopefully one of these days/years we can go on those fun trips we keep talking about!)
Monday morning came too fast and we hit the road for the remaining 6hr drive back home. We're happy to be back with our spoiled mutt, but we also wish work/school/responsibilities didn't exist so we could keep traveling around to see our families who are spread all over.
Well that's about it. Told you it'd be boring! But that's what you get for wanting updates ;)
NOT boring! Glad you guys could have a weekend away and see P&M. And glad D. is still teachable! :P Thanks for the update
ReplyDeleteIt was definitely fun to have you guys around, even for a short time. You can handle those trips when you're young! My roses are still gorgeous, too :)
ReplyDeleteFun to hear of such a great weekend and then getting to see P & M...wow! That's wonderful. Miss those two also.
ReplyDeleteGlad you guys have a fun road trip, and all the driving was worth it :) You can't get a better teacher than dad when it comes to that kind of stuff, he sure knows how to make us feel special :) Maybe next year i'll bring Malin by, we dont take vday too seriously either, but it is always nice!!
ReplyDeleteI think your next trip should for sure be to Spokomptin ;)