I’ve never experienced a bad trip home. I love hanging out with my family, looking out on the lake, stopping in town and chatting with familiar faces. The time flies by, and I end up where I am now… at the end of my trip, wondering where the time went and looking forward to my return. The difference this time, however, is that my next return will be permanent! It makes preparing for my plane ride(s!) tomorrow much easier.
This winter has had it’s challenges for my family… most recently our water stopped. Yep, it just stopped. The theory is that the water table is low, so hopefully with the Spring thaw and some good rainy days, indoor plumbing will again be a reality. In the meantime… well, you develop a new angle!
Today I bought a camping shower – hopefully this will prove sufficient for the next few days, weeks, or months! I was extremely excited to see the bonus item that came with it… a very cool shower cap! Looking forward to testing it all out early tomorrow morning!
Aside from a few comical conditions around the place, things have been normal. Everyone’s been working hard and trying to play just as hard. A few lessons that I’ve been reminded of this trip home that I want to share with you all…
*New and more are not synonymous with better.
* If you’re not trying to have a little fun, you’re not living life to its fullest.
* Work is what you do – not who you are.
I feel so fortunate to have had the chance to catch up with so many of my family members and even some friends these past weeks. We’re looking forward to plans to do more of that this summer! And in the meantime, I look forward to the remaining time with my wonderful friends up North and, of course, my sweet hubby!
Flush buckets rule!
Hope you are having a fun ride to Alaska…. I’d imagine you are in Chicago about now. ?? By the time you get back HOME, hopefully the water will be working. Until then- I’ll completely enjoy this sweet camping shower you purchased, while catching the water in the bucket as I wash my hands…. and trying not to pull any explosions in the house… aka “lauras”.
BYE BYE
xoxo
AH Erin….gotta love the Solar Shower! You look HOT in the shower cap…what we laughed about is the fact that you got the shower cap for Free…doesn’t that defeat the purpose of a shower…to WASH your HAIR…giggle:)
Glad you had such a great visit! I am sure it will be so nice when you will get to call it home for good.
hugs,
tiff:)
Love the look, Erin! It is you! It’s too bad you had to end your stay in Minnesota without water, but rest assured that with the warmer weather coming, there’ll be plenty of water for you to splash around in!
It was so good to have you “home” and I can’t wait until you and Bill are both back in the state!
Hope you had a good flight!
Miss you lots already!
Love you (and Bill)
Mom
The shower cap is HOT! You should have brought it up to Unalakleet with you… it might help keep the lice away (hee-hee)!!
It is so great to see you again, I had such a great afternoon catching up with you & the month’s happenings 🙂
Loves…
Stacie