Home Again, Home Again, Jiggety Jig

I made it home today in record time. Tree, PD, and Angelo dropped me off at the Toronto Airport this morning around 7:15. The timing was perfect. It took just over an hour to go through customs and security and then I was ready to find the gate and board the plane to Minneapolis/St. Paul. I arrived at the gate with about five minutes to spare. We made great time and arrived in Minneapolis right on time. I deplaned, make my way from one side of the airport to the other, and arrived at the new gate with 15 minute to spare! Excellent. Arriving in Kansas City, I deplaned, went to the bathroom (!), and picked up my luggage (It was waiting on ME!). As I walked out the door, the bus to Economy Parking arrived! What timing. I was on the road home by 1:10. I arrived in town at 2:30, swung by the grocery store, and arrived (still) earlier than expected to surprise my wee one!

But enough of the joys of traveling under the watchful eyes of T.S.A.

I had a wonderful week in Toronto. I spent the time visiting with my sister and Pil Dong as well as getting to know my niece, Ellie and nephew, LoLo. Tree and PD have created a loving and nurturing home to raise their wee ones in. To the right is a picture of Tree loving on Angelo, aka LoLo. Left, PD and Ellie enjoy literary adventures together.

The following picture is one of my favorites, I think. LoLo and I are hanging out in the living room smiling. He was truly appreciative of my ample attributes.

Tree, Ellie, and LoLo took me to the library early on during my visit. I was able to read two James Patterson novels, two trashy romance novels, 1/2 of a Stuart Woods novel, and a big book on family games. Not only did I get to read but I worked on a baby blanket that I hope to send to Ellie and LoLo upon completion! Best of all I got to cook up a storm. I made meatloaf and roasted potatoes one night, fried chicken and mashed potatoes the next. Spring rolls to accompany PD's Pad Thai. Eggplant Parmigiana and meatballs. Quiche. And I think my favorite, pictured below was Garlic Chicken, Won Ton Soup, and homemade Egg Rolls. (Thank you Chao for teaching me how!).