Labor Day Weekend

Ray, Rich, Homer and Fran all came to visit us this past week at our new house. It's hard to believe we've been there almost a year now. They arrived Tuesday morning, after driving all night, and slept while I studied and went to class.

The weather could have been better for their visit, but we enjoyed our time anyway. Chloe has enjoyed having the familiar guests in the house as well. In particular, she has taken to Rich. She asks for him to sit next to her when we eat and usually wants him to hold her hand or carry her (though she still wants mommy or daddy sometimes too).

We all made the drive down to Arnel's place yesterday (after I got out of class). The rain was unrelenting, but we made short work of the distance needed to travel. Homer rode with me and we talked at length -- that really made the time go by even faster. It seemed much like old times, as we bonded by sharing life stories and chatting about life in general. It's hard to believe that Homer and I met 14 years ago. Rob and Rayne (and the kids) will come today and we'll have some good times during the next couple days.

The Labor Day Weekend will be filled with games, good conversations and good food -- like so many Labor Day Weekends in the past. I always enjoy get togethers with Homer and the guys (and now girls too). The group continues to get together, even if only one or two times a year. We all enjoy it so much that we just don't want to let go. I hope we continue to hold on to it.