Valentine's

It was such a nice experience to have Valentine's plans with someone special. Robert took me out to eat Friday night and we got dressed up. It was fun. Saturday we went for a hike to Rainbow Falls... a new trail at Jones Gap... its a beautiful water fall that comes out in a bit of a canyon. The water falls off a cliff and becomes a mist of water at the bottom to turn back into more intense short falls. It was a beautiful day with a mild chill in the air that warmed up as we came back down. It was a great hike and good exercise. It was fun to head back and have dinner (which he made for me). Two thumbs up for the romantic and thoughtful gestures... I haven't had a Valentine's date for several years... it was worth the wait :)

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Baby shower

This weekend was Kristin & Matt's Baby Shower. It was a great time for the couple and for others. Several friends and family flew or drove in. Matt and Kristin drove up to Greenville SC from LA and their friends Prena, Aasheesh and Sepna flew in from Michigan, Cheryl from DC and Uncle Blair and Aunt Debbie from TX, Mom and Dad from PA, his Mom and Dad from Georgia, and his Uncle and Aunt from TN, and our Cousin Dave and his fiance from NC. That's nine states represented... pretty impressive... and very special for the couple that so many came from their homes to share in their excitement as this new baby boy is about to arrive.

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My brother and his family couldn't make it. He said he doesn't even pass a block to go to a shower -- let alone several states.... hehehe