Big hugs from my youngest, who actually hugged me at least three times before he asked me what I brought back for him from Seattle.

Really nailing all the souvenir gifts for the family: Shane got a Mariners hat I really wanted to keep for myself. Luke got a Mariners t-shirt that will be perfect for P-day. Z~ got a bow-tie from Pike Place that he can wear for his jazz performances. L~ got a tie-dyed t-shirt that was exactly what she would have picked out for herself. K~ got a Mariners baseball.

Sleeping in my own bed. OK sure that now means I also have to cook my own breakfast, but it's worth it.

Family and friends. Everywhere I went there wer blogger friends and family to meet me: My sister met me in Seattle. Carrot Jello suprised me at the concert with the gospel choir. Lucky Red Hen spent the afternoon with me and my sister in downtown Seattle. E-dub and my brother and his family met us in Meridian. I am blessed by good friends and family.

The trail of Taco Bell wrappers in the car ("Mom, we only ate there three times!") tells me I've been missed.

That I didn't miss the blossoms on my trees

Home, sweet, messy, sweet, home.