home.

we both believe that things happen for a reason. but, we're also human and *of course* going to be disappointed and frustrated when we feel we're getting screwed or things are done unfairly.

that being said, i suppose my dad was right- life isn't always fair. but, my dad also taught me that life is what you make it. what really counts is what you do with what life throws at you.

so, here's to being home another round!

there are tons of pros against just that one stinking "we aren't traveling" con...

- we get to snuggle at least two babies (are there anymore due before July?)
- we get to spend more time with our friends (remember one of my resolutions was to do more to nurture my relationships- who knew how easy that one would be??)
- we get to try more of atlanta's new restaurants
- we get to see our families more
- i get two more months of not converting time, money and measurements
- we get to see our doggies
- i get another chance to actually get the things done i meant to get done this round
- we both can have regularly scheduled haircuts
- we only have to take one suitcase each to costa rica
- we can enjoy patio season in atlanta
- we get to finally go out on easy e's boat (yes, that is a bona fide promise!)
- we can travel to more places in the u.s. since it won't be frigid

i could go on and on, but you get the picture.

atlanta is our home, where we feel comfortable, where or close to all our loved ones are, where everybody knows our name. okay that last one is a lie- but at least the people we want to know our name know it, there are those few we'd wish would forget it but that's another story ;)

the whole point is- sure we'd rather be traveling, but who wouldn't? we're blessed, pretty healthy and extremely happy. there are a lot worse places to be than "home".

home sweet home

It’s rare for the Americans to swing a trip home during the year. It usually requires either an assignment in Mexico or an in-between trip from South America to Asia. Thinking, or in truth hoping, we’d be spending the remainder of the year in Asia we decided to use vacation time to come home and booked a trip for 5 days in Atlanta.

Georgia decided to forego the red carpet and instead greet us with a soaking wet reception the minute we got off the plane. I can’t say that the torrential downpour through downtown’s morning commute was exactly heartwarming but as soon as Pablo opened the door and our little Monkey came running out we knew we were home.

No matter how exciting our life may be at present, the desire to be around those who really know and love us is always there. It is far too easy to feel out of sight and out of mind when you’re so far away. So, to have so many of you come out really meant the world to us. We can’t thank you guys enough.

5 days is not a lot of time to squeeze in friends, family, doctor appointments, shopping, errands, mexican food, etc. It was a whirlwind of a trip with absolutely no down time. But, through the hectic schedule and sheer exhaustion it still felt incredible to put our arms around loved ones and just be ourselves.

We seriously miss you guys already but take comfort in knowing we’ll be seeing you again very soon. Love y’all!



p.s. If you have pics from Saturday night can you email them to me? I'm a moron and deleted the few I had before uploading (see previous entry about my brain not working thanks to the jet lag). Thanks Ann for these!

Reminder

This Saturday- La Casita

Drinks- 6ish
Dinner- 7:30-8ish
After Dinner- Mary's

We really hope you can make it, even if you can only drop in. So sorry for the lack of personal invitations. This trip is going to be such a whirlwind we thought the best way to see everyone was an open invite.

We've missed you all so much this year and are thrilled we were able to swing a trip home. We absolutely cannot wait to see as many of you as humanly possible THIS WEEKEND!!