{Connecting}

I love the Truman family. They're good peeps. :)

So, it was my pleasure to hang out with them recently. Jen and I were overdue

for a visit. She was interested in having me take her maternity photos, and I

wanted to spend some time with her while she was still pregnant with kiddo #2.

Disclaimer: It's always so hard to figure out who I'm going to see when I go home.
There are a lot of people I miss and need to connect in that area, and while near,

many of them are still one to four hours away by car. It's always stressful for me.

Do I run around trying to see everyone and feel frazzled by the end? Or do I take

a vacation for me and enjoy quality time with a few people? Option number two

has been winning the last few years.

This time, I stayed in Mason. For the first time, I actually stayed with Jen instead

of just visiting with her during the days. It was wonderful! I spent four nights with

her (and two night just ten quick minutes away with David's parents). I totally

enjoyed myself!

It was good to be "home" ... to bond with Jack ... to see Scott and Jen together ...

to experience a little of Jen's pregnancy ... to feel winter weather ... to catch up in

person ... to eat at some of my old places ...

Speaking of eating, we did our share! Jen prepares fabulous, complete meals every

single night. It's amazing. That girl can cook! We had dinner at the table every night

too, which was a special treat for me. She also makes killer brownies. I've been craving

(but resisting) them ever since I got back to Phoenix.

This kid is pretty cool. :) Jack was so good when I was there. We

played lots of hide-and-seek. I also got pretty good at interpreting

Jack talk. (He has an awesome vocabulary, but his Grandma Hector

is right -- it takes about 24 hours of being with him before his

pronunciation is clear.) He is a total pleasure to be around. Scott

and Jen have so obviously done a great job raising him. He's a great kid.

I made a new boyfriend while I was there, too. This is one seriously

affectionate cat. I have officially offered my services as his god-mother

should they ever be needed. I love Mickey and Mickey loves me.

Finally, Jen and I had a photo session. This is just a sneak peek!

I'll share more once I have a chance to edit them.

Thanks for everything, guys! You were incredible hosts. It's crazy to think

the next time I see you, you'll have a whole new family member!