It's so wonderful to be back in Alabama. I never thought I'd say that a few years ago. Since we've been home I've been able to see my parents and sister, Melissa and her new kitty, Andy and Amanda and their family (including the adorable addition of Noah) and Clay and Shanna who came home just to see lil' old me. It's been so great to see everyone and it's making it so hard to say goodbye again on Wednesday. My mom says that even after living away from her hometown twenty-two years, it still feels like it's home when she goes back. I guess growing up in a place makes you more connected to it than you ever thought it would or wanted it to. I know I have to leave again soon, but it's just so nice to feel like I'm actually in a familiar place again, where all my childhood memories and family are. At least I'm blessed enough to have a great husband who loves me, warm weather and a cranky hamster to go home to. What more could I ask?