Home!

So, it was in Houston where I experienced my first culture shock ~ I had made my way through customs and immigration only to find myself parched. No worries, though; there was a Wendy's right on the way to my gate, so I ordered and while the man was filling my coke, I realized that I had not a single dime on me! Yup, just pesos, and turns out they don't take those in Houston. Huh.

Luckily enough for me, he did take my debit card and didn't even ask me for my PIN, which was a good thing because I had long since forgotten that! Whew!

On the plane I amused myself by finding characters in the clouds (one of my favorite games!):



And then as I got closer to home I simply enjoyed the formations of the Northwest.








I became more and more anxious as the great peaks of Adams and St. Helen's came into view:




But at last ~ a peek at the beautiful Columbia River! Almost home!

Camas from the air!



Seeing the girls waiting for me at the gate was such an emotional moment for me ~ I knew they would be there, but I couldn't help feeling overwhelmed by my love for them. I am truly the luckiest woman on the planet!

And just as promised, we headed out to Fire on the Mountain for the best hot wings EVER!!!!!!!!!