Trees...Green...Sunshine...Humidity...Gardens...Sweat...Bugs...Family
Due to a very unfortunate death in my husband's family-Seth and I found ourselves booking flights for the Palmetto State. Although we hated to go back under the circumstances-it was just what the doctor ordered for both of us. It was wonderful to see our families-and most importantly to be able to give and receive some loving on.
It is an overwhelmingly joyful feeling to see and hug the people that I love dearly-and haven't seen in 5+ months. I have such a stronger love and appreciation for my wonderful family and Seth's wonderful family than I have ever experienced prior to our move. Anywho-enough sappy stuff or I'm going to start crying or something not fun like that. The point is it was much needed.
The Cook Fam.
I enjoyed the sunshine and even the humidity somewhat. Just soaking it all in through my little skin cells :). One thing I haven't experienced in a while was spending a little time getting myself 'to do' (pretty) and walking out the door to a mighty heatwave that causes everything I had previously done to get pretty---undone. Even such-it was still a wonderful sign that I was in the South.
Let's talk about Troupester-My pup. Or at least he was-he is now over 2 years old. When I left him in the care of his grandparents he was a tiny 7 lb fella I'm sure of it. He was teeeeeenny and such a well disciplined rascal. Well I come home 9 months later and he is an obese pup. My parents and brother are all to blame for this situation. They have spoiled Troupe with T-R-E-A-T-S. And the dog won't even sit when you tell him too-I'm wondering where all the T-R-E-A-T-S are coming from if he isn't disciplined?
The Troupesta with his Mommmmmmiie :). There is some true love there. He even wanted to sleep with Mommmmmiiiee!
Surely you can tell how obese the poor pup has gotten. He takes up an entire couch cushion now. Anywho he's still a cutey and so in love with his Mommmmmiiieee :). Of course-My daddy is starting to mention that Seth and I may not be capable of taking care of Troupe when we head back. Daddy thinks he 'may just have to stay with us'. :).
Zach and Karla
Seth's 'younger' brother and sister with their sweet little sidekicks.
Seth and I have been up a ridiculous amount of time for the past 6-7 days. He was able to catch up a little on the plane rides-but if you know me-that didn't happen. While flying both directions we had pretty decent flights. Seth and I bought last minute tickets, so we couldn't find seats together for all of them. Fortunately, we were able to switch seats or find an open section that noone had claimed so we could sit together-all except our last flight. It was an excruciating 4 hour flight (which makes me feel a little bad for saying when we were on a flight with a soldier who had just flown 14 hours from Afghanistan). Anywho-Seth sat between two larger men in front of me, and I sat between two talkative lovely women. One was a complete Southern lady-who was lovely and enjoyed hearing everything about Seth and I (I mean what kind of girl doesn't like to tell her 'love' story and talk about herself for at least 1.5 hours straight?) and the other lady was a woman who knew lots about traveling and lived in Washington State. Anywho-after thinking that was the longest 4 hours of my life-I can tell you I doubt I will be flying to Europe and around the world for sight-seeing. Poor Seth will have to find another buddy. Flying is definitely NOT good for my digestive system (was that to much?-hope not).
Below is my hubs at 5:55 this morning. We purchased a 'reading' lamp recently and have used the hound out of it. Can't you just look and tell how well rested and happy I make him?
Alrighty folks-I am going to head outta here--clean up from supper, head to the good ol Library, and talk to my Momma :). Seth is gone to put all his clubs together at a friends. He is soo excited!
The Cook's :).
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