VISITNG FRIENDS ON THE LOST ISLAND
7 04 2008Chris and I took a trip out to see Tiffany and Tom in Clovis, NM this weekend. It was a trip we should have made earlier because it was only after seeing Tiffany and Tom that I realized just how much I miss having them around in my daily life. They are the same people we loved back in grad-school. Tom gives the world’s best hugs. It’s like he hugs with all his soul. I think every one should get a hug from Tom at least once in their lives. And Tiffany never fails to make me laugh. She’s just one of those people that feels good to be around, not to mention she has the biggest heart.
They are anxiously awaiting an addition to their little family and Tom held a little party/baby shower for her. I think Tiffany opened three presents before she decided that that was enough baby shower stuff for the day. I know they are getting nervous about being parents. They have nothing to worry about. They’ll be great parents (I did mention that Tiffany’s heart is gynormous). I can’t wait to visit them in their new place after the baby comes!
Clovis is everything Tiffany ever ranted about and more. The stench is unbelievable. Chris said this town could even turn him into a vegetarian. When there’s little stench, the wind roars. Constantly. Non stop. Wind. But, when the stench and wind start to get you down, you can always drive over to the prairie dog field. They were a particular highlight of Clovis. The truth is, we could have been visiting Tiffany and Tom in worse places (Bovina) and we still would have had a good time. I have to admit to getting a little teary when we gave our final farewell hugs. Part of me wanted to bundle Tiffany home with us (just until they made the move). As God is my witness, I will never wait so long to visit Tiffany again!
You’re sweet, Cindy. We’ve missed you guys…you’ve only been gone for like three days and we miss you! It was so good to see you guys…I know we all said it to each other at different points in the visit, but it’s SO AWESOME when you know people, and then you don’t get to see them in person for a while but when you do, it’s like it’s only been a few days since you’ve seen them. You know? I know we have all changed and grown and been through stuff since grad school, but in some ways we’re all still the same and that’s so cool.
i miss you guys!
We miss you guys too! There’s some pictures in the New Mexico set on my flickr account. There’s one particular picture of Tom that’s worth looking at.
I didn’t leave any comments on any individual pictures because I was too lazy to open a Flickr account right now…maybe in a day or two.
You know, if I didn’t KNOW for a FACT that there’s NOTHING between here and there to do, see, or appreciate, your set of pictures would have me fooled! Texas views that look cool, neato restaurants, weird graffiti car graveyards…
Thanks for taking a few pics at the shower! I have always thought I was terribly unphotogenic. Turns out I just need to YOU to take all candids of me. Nobody else will ever be allowed to.
I’m so sorry I missed it! I got stuck at a conference. (Blech!) Anyway, I’m glad you all got caught up. I miss T&T too.
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