We were in Chicago a little over three weeks, and drove all the way home yesterday. So very grateful for dry roads; the only challenge was fog through all of Indiana, again near Cleveland, and very dense fog in Erie. Nothing that really slowed us down, and if the weather forecast is right, we made it home just in time. A winter storm watch starts tonight at 10:00 and up to six inches of snow is forecast by noon tomorrow.
Although I’m already missing everyone in Chicago, I’m glad to be home. It’s taken most of the day to get things semi-organized, get groceries, run errands, and pay bills. By the end of the week, I hope to be back into regular routines, and to have started another purge of my studio.
Right before I left Sarah’s, I had another chance to visit with Alexandra from Art, Scrap, and More, who invited me to lunch. If you know anything about Alexandra you know that in addition to beautiful card making and scrapbooking, she is a fabulous baker. We sat down to a lovely (and very elegant) lunch of quiche, salad, a glass of wine, and fruit for dessert.
It was delicious, and once again, we had no trouble with conversation, sitting at the table for nearly two hours! Another distinct pleasure was meeting her daughter, Gabrielle, who kindly took our photo (much better than the selfie we attempted in September.)
You can imagine that the pile of mail was a bit overwhelming after being away three weeks.
I sorted it last night before I went to bed, and opened any bills, but the pile of catalogs will have to wait a few days before I’ll get to them. Today I opened personal mail, and the packages. Among the happy mail was a New Year’s card from Rinda, and a stamp set I purchased from My Favorite Things. (Another set for grandchildren. I have one card in mind already!)
Hoping to be back creating very soon as well. Waving to Sian and other Monday Memo Makers!
How lovely to meet up with a friend & fellow blogger. That is surely a lot of mail in just 3 weeks. We are being warned about the same storm system, although I think your area will get more of the snow than us. I bet you are already missing the little ones … call Tuesday a snow day & sit by the fire and enjoy all those catalogues. Happy week ahead.
what a lot of mail and how nice to find that cute card among it.
Oh, how lovely! Meeting up with the two of you would be just wonderful. Maybe some day..
Sorting the mail after a trip is one of my favourite little jobs when I come home. Even the catalogues seem a little more exciting after some time away lol
Stay warm!
Welcome home! I’ve missed so much… I just spent time catching up on your last 19 or so posts – apparently I hadn’t read anything since before Christmas… So glad to hear Sarah and Hannah are doing well after what must have been a bit of nerve-wracking times. Hannah is adorable (as are all your grandchildren!) and Caleb really seem to be taking to the big brother role quite nicely. Here’s hoping you are able to settle into a routine soon.. I sure haven’t managed it!
Hooray for jobs jobbed, family and friends seen and assisted, safe journeys and a happy homecoming!
Welcome Home! Good your journey was safe , albeit long. Did the snow come? Your lunch sounded just lovely and the shot of the glasses, perfect. I can imagine the fun you had opening packages…bills, yuck!
It is always nice to be home but I bet you miss those little ones. Good to know your daughter and granddaughter are progressing.
Cheers~
Hello Karen!
I’m glad you are home safe and sound but I MISS YOU!
That first shot is so beautiful! Maybe I should follow the class you are taking 😉
Good luck with the cleaning and sorting and getting back into the groove!
xx
So glad y’all made it home safely & before bad weather sets in! That’s quite a pile of mail to process – so glad that were some good bits & pieces in there! 🙂
Yay, great that you’re home safely! Doesn’t it take ages to get ‘unpacked’ and ‘up to speed’ again. How lovely to be meeting Alexandra – a very sweet photo of the two of you :).
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