Life with Mom

Spending time with mom this last weekend has been wonderful. (This is mom when she was about 23...isn't she HOT?) We had a great visit, some laughs, a few tears and lots of hugs. It's really amazing to be with family and it's also quite special that she lives around all of her sisters and my Gran. My favorite time was the sunset tribal gathering on Gran's back porch. Every evening, all the sisters and brothers in law and grannie gather on her porch and talk about the day, life and other miscellany. I was a part of that every night and I'm still laughing at Uncle John Kalange for doing doughnuts on the grass before he left. I also had a blast with mom and Auntie Joan at Gator Joe's restaurant at the Landing. After mom's 5 pineapple martini's, she decided to get us a boat ride around the lake and proceded to put everyone to shame with her funky dance floor moves. Oh my god, she is so funny. I was hard pressed to find anyone under 40 to flirt with, save the odd 17 year-old waiter, but I thought it best to keep out of jail before getting to London. Thanks to Auntie Pat for taking me to the airport and for everyone for showing up to my party. I love you mom, I promise I will stay in touch and I will be safe. Take care of yourself...xoxoxoxoxo