Homecoming?

7-9-07

Well, it took over thirty-five years, but I finally made it back to my birth state. Yes, I was born in New Jersey when my dad was stationed there in the army even though I’ve lived almost my whole life on the West Coast.

We hung at out at Julie’s this morning to get caught up on laundry, etc. She came home on her lunch break, and we were able to say goodbye to her. She and her family were very generous to us. Thank you.

We drove through four different states today (a first for us, I think). We started the day in Virginia, then went through Maryland and Delaware before getting into Jersey. Kit was feeling fine most of the day, but then got a little queasy after we had been driving for a while so we knocked off a little early. We even splurged (or Kit splurged for us all) on a Holiday Inn with a pool. Hey, it’s not everyday that you go back to your home state after a thirty-five year absence.

Kit seems to be feeling better after a little rest, and the kids and I went swimming. New York, here we come.

I don’t think that we actually took any pictures today, but in order to celebrate my triumphant return, here’s one of Katie and me from earlier in the trip.