Thicker Than Water

So, I've been pretty quiet since my France trip. My travel every 3 months plan took a bit of a hiatus after the holidays and during snowboarding season and then all of a sudden it was June. I don't know how that happened. I guess my workaholic ways seeped back in when I wasn't looking. Ugh. I blame my father. If only I was the begotten daughter of Rick Steves instead of a kind, successful business man. Then I wouldn't be in this "run your own business" mess. Next time.

Before my year slipped away from me, my plan was to spend more time with my family. I wanted to use my travel time to get back east and somehow bridge the 3000 mile gap between myself and everyone that looks like me. This was partially sparked by my trip home over Christmas where I attended my cousin Craig's wedding. Even though I had to break my "no panty hose" policy set 9 years ago as well as pair my halter dress with boots and a snowboarding jacket, it was a beautiful wedding and well worth the trip. Most importantly, I spent some time with family that I hadn't seen in years. I realized then that blood is thicker than water, genes are stronger then distance and Jameson trumps all.

It was at this wedding that I also learned about the Coleman Family Reunion. Actually, it may have been at this wedding that the Coleman Family Reunion was conceptualized. I don't know, I was talking to Jameson. Regardless, it was to take place during the summer of '09. Details to follow.

And they did.

The next couple of blog posts will detail my general confusion leading up to the reunion and then the reunion itself this weekend. It will all be written in good fun and with love for everyone organizing and attending. I hope that it is taken that way. If it is not, I hope it is read after I am back in California.