Other than the opening of the new Shrimp Boat restaurant and the downward spiral of the economy, not a whole lot has really changed. What we did notice, though, is that it doesn’t feel like home anymore. Although it’s still where we’re from and where most of our family and friends live, we definitely felt like visitors. They say “Home is Where the Heart is,” and I think our hearts are now in Dallas. (We still send a lot of love back to Florida, though!)
It was GREAT to be back around our family and friends. The five months we’ve been in Dallas is the longest I’ve ever been away from my mom. I don’t care how old you are – sometimes you just want to see your mommy.
The whole family stayed at my parent’s house (including their dogs) so it was fun to have all the hustle and bustle of the holidays around us. We got to see most of the family and catch up with them. Plus, we saw my cousin Tina’s new baby, Addison.
Christmas night we went to the movie and out with friends after all the family stuff was over. We saw The Spirit, which had mixed reviews from everyone, and then went to our favorite local bar, Mrs. Newby’s.
I even got to see my best friend's little boy, Keegan, a few times before we left. He is so stinking cute!! He remembered who I was, which made my day. I was so worried when we left that he’d forget me.
On Saturday we made the drive back home, with Garrett’s brother following us. Then that night after we got in, Garrett’s mom flew in from California to drive back with his brother. It was great seeing her, too!
We hope you had as wonderful a Christmas as we did, and an even better New Year!
Love,
Michaela & Garrett
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