Days 257-266: A little mom time, a little reunion, a little R&R, even a little white stuff...

So no palm trees, or white sandy beaches this year. My annual trip to Florida with Grams was a no go, but my poor mom is undergoing surgery 2 of 3, so I took off the week to head home and help out...plus get in some serious QT with my lovely mother. :) No worries, the surgery (which was to help with her carpal tunnel) went fine, the woman is the strongest person I know! The hardest part of this trip is getting her NOT to do stuff, she's so stubborn! (hmmm...maybe that's where I get it from??)

Of course, no trip home is complete without some Chad/Ilona/Heather time! I got in an overnight with the Chad, then got a ladies night out (Chad included) with the Ilona and Heather. I know I've said it before, but there's a special bond between people who can pick up where you left off, even if you saw them last several months ago, and who just get you. It's special, and every time I get together with these girls (and Chad!!) I'm reminded of how lucky I am...and how much fun we have together!

And, how can I head to Upstate NY without some B-Lo time with the Grams? I was lucky enough to get in 3 days, where I helped Mom with things around the house, but also got to catch up with Gramma and the doggies. My Chloe never hesitates to recognize me right away and I swear she gets cuter every time I see her. I'll admit to wanting to stick her in my bag and bring her back with me...:) Being that I was in Buffalo, I also had to take advantage of the local cuisine. Can we say Buffalo wings anyone? I had my fill and then some...nothing like comfort food from home!

And, yes, it was April...and it snowed. What can I say? I was secretly thrilled... While my vacation couldn't have been less tropical, the snow was the perfect cap to feeling like I was home.