I'm in love...

...with Washington DC.

This past weekend I flew down to DC for my cousin's 40th birthday. Her husband had surprised her with a long weekend in DC and my brother and I thought it would be nice for me to surprise her and come down.

Getting down there was a nightmare! I got stuck in LaGuardia overnight because of rain and an unfriendly gate agent who wouldn't check to confirm that they were supposed to hold the flight for me. I spent the night in a hotel room across the street from the airport...loud and smelly and I got no sleep. Friday morning my flight from LaGuardia to Baltimore was delayed, but they put me on a flight to National, which worked out even better because its super close to where my brother lives. My original flight to Baltimore was eventually cancelled.

I spent Friday morning down by the Capitol and at the Museum of the American Indian. Really made me miss my work in Mexico. Jay and I had Ethiopian food for lunch...yummmm! I met up with Jill and Larry after lunch and walked around the mall for a while. Dinner was at an amazing Asian resturant in the city.

Saturday Jay and I went to the gym. Yes, I go to the gym on vacation if at all possible...I brought my spinning shoes and everything. We met up with Jill and Larry in lunch in Georgetown and then walked around for a while. What a beautiful part of the city. We all had dinner together and then went to a movie. After the movie, Jay and I went back into Georgetown for a drink and to talk. I really enjoy being with my brother, he's one of the most amazing people I know.

Sunday morning we drove around a little bit to look at places where he may want to buy a townhome or condo and then he drove me to the airport. Flights back were fine. I was absolutely exhausted when I got home and really just crashed until bedtime. Which means I have to unpack tonight. :(

It was a fantastic weekend and I got to see some of the most important people in my life for a happy occasion in a beautiful city. What else could a girl want?!

Girls' Weekend

Tomorrow I leave for a long weekend in New Hampshire and Maine with 2 of my cousins. I haven't seen Jill since December (Florida trip) and I haven't seen Randi since September (Dara's christening). I can't wait to see them both!

Thursday we are getting a "Lobstah Dinnah" prepared by Randi's husband, Rich...although I was told I get to drop them in the pot. Friday we are heading up to Ogunquit where we will spend time shopping, eating, getting a massage, relaxing and probably giggling like we did when I used to stay at their house.

Lupe, aka Chicken Dog, is staying with my Dad and Mary. So she is getting a mini-vacation as well. This is going to be amazing!!!

Back from Cali

*sigh* what a wonderful weekend! Did I really have to come back? I'm going to be lazy and steal Julie's post of the weekend...you can find it here...

http://www.babyolsenchronicles.blogspot.com/

Back to reality for me. But with a clear head and extremely relaxed. I could never thank Julie, Bob, Cooper, Hunter and Winnie enough! THANK YOU GUYS!!! YOU SO ROCK!!!

Vacation

Heading to Florida tomorrow so this will be my last post probably until I get back.

Hope everyone has a great couple of days. I'm looking forward to warm weather, family and relaxation...things I most definitely need.

TTFN!

TGIF!!!

I'm just about always happy when its Friday, but there are some weeks that I'm even more happy than normal...this is one of those weeks.

Caught a cold, don't know how, but I did! Kind of kicked me to the ground, but I didn't let it stop me. I'm looking forward to some restful time this weekend so that I can be well and rested for my vacation next week.

I can't believe my Florida trip is next week! That means I need to dig out warmer clothes and make sure everything fits. My dad told me that he spoke to my uncle and that everyone is so excited for me to come and visit! I can't believe I've never been down to visit them. Bad, bad, bad, bad, bad...

Trying to figure out a weekend where I can either go visit Rand in NH or Vik in MA. Rand had a set back with her recovery and had to undergo another reconstruction. Would love to spend time with her, Rich and the girls again. Vik would just be a girls' catch up visit seeing that we haven't seen each other in many many many years. She's even all married and a mom and I have never met her husband or son. Again, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad...

Hey, if airfares stay as low as they are (my flight to Florida was under $200) I might be able to justify another trip, maybe out to the west coast...another friend I haven't seen in years, never met her husband or son...hint, hint, hint, hint...

Have a great weekend all!!!

Vacation for me!!!

I just booked my flights to go to visit my cousin (and her family) and aunt in Florida from December 11 - 15! I am SO excited! I haven't take a vacation by myself in a long time...well, if you count visiting cousin and her family in NH for a long weekend a vacation, then that would be July...

I found a wicked cheap airfare and I just had to do it...now I just have to focus until then...good luck with that!!! :)