Virginia, Part 1

So we made it to Virginia with no hiccups in the travel. In fact, we weren't charged for luggage which was awesome and they included military in the early boarding group! It was a nice two weeks spent with family and friends. The weather kept D from being able to do any outdoor activities that he loves (hiking, fishing, etc.) in addition to the fact that all of his gear for these activities was still here in California. None the less we made the most of the time we had away from here and with family and friends.

I had made it clear to D that this trip was all about him since this was his time before he deploys. But somehow I got lucky and ended up seeing a few relatives I haven't seen in a few years and a Charleston friend who happened to be in DC for business!

My good friend K, also known as my "co-spouse" :-) I got to see her the night before she flew back to Charleston, what luck!!

Me, my aunt E, and second cousins S, V and O

My aunt E actually lives in Summerville now with another cousin of mine (her daughter) but happened to be visiting her grandchildren (from her other daughter) who all live in Maryland, about an hour from D's family. D had planned a day with G so I hopped on 95 North and took advantage of the opportunity!

And because she loves and misses me so much, my cousin C, who is genetically practically my sister (our dads were brothers and our moms are sisters...you do the genetics on that!) Anyway, she drove down from Long Island, NY with my aunt N and goddaughter G...just to see me and meet D finally! The made it in time to be at the 3D/4D ultrasound that we had and were able to hang out for a full day before heading back to NY. Everyone loved G and the energy she brought into the house; she loved D's sisters old ballet costumes, being the budding ballerina that she is! D thought my extended family were pretty awesome and nice and they, likewise thought he was pretty cool and his family very welcoming...because they are!!

Aunt N, G, me, and C

I was so excited to have gotten to see some of my family while out on the East coast! I'm keeping my fingers crossed that some of them will make it out this way sometime this year, or at least before we move. I mean, come on, even if you don't come to just see my happy face, think of all the attractions around me?! Ha ha ha, you think I mean Disney Land, Sea World, Legoland and the San Diego Zoo...I'm totally referring to Baby T!