H.O.M.E.

Home....that's just where I went this weekend...to my parent's home...but, somehow no matter how old I get or how far away I live...the minute I get there it is still MY home! It's that place where the outside world stops and I feel 5 again :D The place where I can just "be"...no animals calling my name, no laundry staring at me, no endless "things" needing done....HOME...it's one of my favorite places to be.

There's just parts of my family home that never change....

* My Mom still cooks better than anyone I know..and food elsewhere NEVER tastes as good as hers.....

* My Dad still always has the TV on, and turned up loud and then repeatedly says "what" because he can't hear the conversations going on :D

* There's always some kind of baked goodies sitting aluringly on the kitchen counter ...this time, there was Chocolate Cake, Cookies, & Muffins...(how can a girl ever choose??? Okay, so I made the "my pants don't fit this week" decision, and had it all :D)

* Speaking of that cake...for as long as I can remember...my Mom always put the cake (layered of course,) on a plate, then covers it with this burnt orange tupperware bowl from probably the 70's! I couldn't help but smile when I saw that bowl on the coutner...I knew what would be hiding underneath. Although, somtimes, that bowl becomes the popcorn bowl too...no matter how many other bowls my Mom has or we have bought her....it appears that one is her favorite and for keeps. (At least she takes my teasing about it well!)

* My parents also have dish TV....they are a step up from my Antenna...so, not only can I lay around there...but, I can catch some great movies too!

* One change in the house is finally, after years of one bathroom, three teenagers & girls....they have added another bathroom....and this weekend when my sister was there too...we didn't have to share...whoooohooooo :D (Although, I still had to hear..."does this outfit make me look fat?" :D)

HOME....it was great to be there this weekend....not only did I get to catch up with my family, but I also got to welcome a new addition to our family. I became a GREAT AUNT!!! (I'm not really sure how that happened, because I am wayyyyy to young for that...) but, I would never trade it...it's been a long time since there's been a new precious bundle around. Babies just have a way of bringing smiles to life!

Although my trip home was way to short...it just felt good to get away, to see those who I love with all my heart, and to be in a place that will always have a special spot in my heart. And, I have a new mission....a mission to make going HOME something that happens more often!

Hoping each of you had a relaxing weekend...and that your week is being filled with many, many Sweet blessings!