Where have I been?

Last Monday night Gary and I were laying in bed and I was reviewing with him the list of last minute things I needed to add to my already packed suit case in the morning. I'm pretty sure that he wasn't listening to anything I was saying (which was because it was more just to help make sure I wasn't forgetting anything, than it was for him) until I said the word "Camera" - He perks up and says "Tara, what am I going to use? I need a camera too. I guess I'll just have to go buy another camera tomorrow." - HA!! Secretly I knew this was going to be an issue which is why I actually said this out loud! I'm such a good wife!

Gary and I both went to Georgia last week. He flew out a day later than I did and actually stayed somewhere else. I know, ideal trip eh? NOT! Gary was going for a school event and I just went because there was no way I was going to let him go to Atlanta without me! I stayed with my Aunt and Uncle and had my own kind of fun while Gary was staying with a big group of University students and competing in some landscape competitions. Needless to say, Gary won and took the camera...so I have NO pictures to show! But Gary's got lots, and I'm going to have him tell you ALL about it!

I was able to see Gary on Sunday, we went and picked him up and had him over for dinner and then also on Tuesday before I flew out, Gary and I borrowed a car and went to see his Brother, Scott and his wife, Tracey who also live in Georgia. I DO have a picture of that because the keeper of the camera happened to be with me!

My trip was filled with shopping, eating at fine dining establishments like Moes, Steak 'n Shake, Cheesecake Factory (where there isn't a five hour wait like Utah), Village Tavern (where they managed to spill balsamic vinaigrette on my WHITE hoodie), five guys, etc. Most of my time was spent just chatting away with my cousin, Lisa...and for some reason, we can talk FOREVER...so that never got old!

Thanks Mark, G-Lo, Nathan, Lisa, Matt, and Ryan for letting me come crash your life for a week! I had fun and can't wait to come back! (Maybe it will be warmer and a little more DRY next time I come!)

One thing I really like about the East is the birds. I did manage to get up and go for a run every morning and just LOVED it! There were a couple really nice trails that I ran on that were totally surrounded by trees so there were birds flying all over the place. My favorite is the Cardinal. It is absolutely beautiful and sings a very pretty little song. Here's a picture I found online of them because I didn't have my camera to even attempt at taking one, aren't they pretty? Now, imagine them in the middle of a Canadian winter...perched high up in a white covered tree. Now you know why I love them!
And now, in a matter of a few hours, Gary and I will be on the plane once more. We are flying to New Mexico for a couple of days...since we'll be together this time, I BETTER have some pictures when I get back!