Hello, everyone! We arrived home here to Norway safely mid-week after a looong day of travel. I caught a cold just before we went to the States, and only now just over all that, and now the jet lag... so finally feeling myself again. We had a WONDERFUL time back home with my family, and a string of lovely days cramming in as much fun and cozy time with them all as we could. The two weeks sure went fast... Much of our stay was all about family. Most photos very much family-oriented too, which I'm really not at liberty to share here. Sorry, girls... But I know you understand. The photo above is from a trip to Petco with our niece, a big pet & pet supplies store/chain that has lots of different fish and aquariums for sale, among other small pets. It's almost like a mini-zoo!
Now that we're over the worst of the jet lag "fog," we're starting to get back into the swing of things here, getting the mojo back. Vacation is over--as evidenced by the mountain of laundry now awaiting me, household chores, etc.! Charlie is very glad we're back, though. He purrs constantly. He was so happy we're back, that when I opened the suitcase to unpack, he hopped in one of them to take a snooze, and as if to say, "you'll not be leaving now!"
Many thanks for all your very happy comments left here while we were away. Unfortunately due to the very unreliable internet connection at the hotel we were staying at, I wasn't able to get online much at all while we were Stateside. So I really look forward to catching up with you all now. Give me a couple of days to do that, and I'll be right back here too... ;o)
With Love,
lovely to have you back! our cats love to snoozein suitcases too, although usually when we are packing as if to say "take me too!"
Posted by: driftwood | June 03, 2011 at 09:58 AM
Aah look at Charlie! Andy and I were joking the other day that Lily remembers when I went away for two weeks as 'the great disaster of 2008'! I was away for four days, and even Cassie has been sitting on my la and following me around since I came back-and she hardly ever sits on my lap! Tiger gets over it quickly but Lily-she remembers and worries! Glad your trip was good and that you are home safely!
Posted by: Sarah | June 03, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Glad you are back safely and had a lovely trip, sorry you had a cold though. We are off to London for a day trip (I know crazy!) tomorrow, to go and see the England football match (it's M's birthday) and a little shopping, so can't wait :) Will catch up soon properly, have a lovely weekend with Charlie, Catherine xx
Posted by: Bumpkin Bears | June 03, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Tracy dear!! welcome back :-)) Sorry to hear you had a cold and glad that you feel better now! The picture of Charlie on the suitcase is so sweet! And the aquarium beautiful! We have a long week end 4 free days so I'm busy here with my family, mostly cooking, it seems - lol and we are dog sitting a puppy for our neighbors ... more later when the things get to the usual again ... ;-) happy to see you back!! sending lots of love!
Posted by: Birdie | June 03, 2011 at 02:27 PM
Love that photo of Charlie! Good to have you back online... xx
Posted by: Helen (Dixon Hill Girl) | June 03, 2011 at 03:43 PM
Dear-dear Charlie! I do want to give him some love. I think he hopes you will take him with you! Welcome home.
Posted by: Natalie VV | June 03, 2011 at 03:52 PM
Glad the jet lag is wearing off and that you are over your cold...
Posted by: ellen b | June 03, 2011 at 04:24 PM
So glad you're trip was fun!
Posted by: Gayle | June 03, 2011 at 04:29 PM
Welcome Back! Charlie looks quite happy in the suitcase. Miss M was quite relieved to see me again as well. Things were not up to standard in my absence. I am not in the swing of things yet, and no jet lag, there was only an hour difference... will start posting phots soon. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: P.K. | June 03, 2011 at 04:29 PM
So glad you had a great trip!
Posted by: stephanie | June 03, 2011 at 05:52 PM
See how Charlie is snuggling in your suitcase, because he missed you so? That's how I feel ;-)
So glad you are back Tracy. Take your time to recuperate and come back when you're ready. Giantest hugs!!!!
Posted by: Anyes - Far Away In The Sunshine | June 03, 2011 at 06:04 PM
Welcome back, Tracy. Sounds like you had a really good visit with friends and family. Those are the best of times. I'm sorry Charlie had to be without you, though. So nice that he appreciates your company.
Posted by: nikkipolani | June 03, 2011 at 06:41 PM
My Coley always jumps in the suitcase when I am packing. He does not like for Mama to leave him.
Glad you had a nice trip and visit. Welcome home.
Posted by: Judy | June 03, 2011 at 07:19 PM
Hello there! Glad you are back safe and sound. It sounds like a great time was had. Charlie looks pleased to see you back! Enjoy the weekend Ros
Posted by: SNOOPYDOG | June 03, 2011 at 08:12 PM
Kitties are so funny. They don't like to admit how attached they are to us it seems to me, but our cat is just like Charlie when we get back from a trip.
Posted by: Caroline | June 03, 2011 at 08:34 PM
what a happy Charlie to have you safely home ... as are we
Posted by: S. Etole | June 03, 2011 at 08:59 PM
Yes, I see that Charlie is happy you're back. :-) I'm glad you had a good visit and you're back home, safe and sound, too.
Posted by: Paz | June 03, 2011 at 09:26 PM
Look at Charlie, he indeed missed mommy and daddy. What a sweet photo Tracy.
Welcome home and can imagine all the fun you and family shared together. Time indeed does fly when you are having fun.:o)
You and your dear husband enjoy a lovely weekend.
Smilesā„
Beverly
Posted by: tea time and roses | June 03, 2011 at 10:16 PM
oh how i have missed your special visits to my space .. i would curl up like Charlie in the suitcase as well .... so glad that your visit with family was a special time , you are so far away from them I am sure it means so much!!
Posted by: elk | June 03, 2011 at 10:50 PM
welcome back! and the tea cozies arrived this afternoon! HURRAH! we've already sampled that delightful chocolate (which didn't melt at all :) thank you, thank you, dear tracy, a million times over... and here's a little photo of the cozies in their new home:
http://letajoykeepyou.blogspot.com/2011/06/its-beginning-to-feel-alot-like.html
Posted by: Leslie | June 04, 2011 at 02:54 AM
Charlie does look determined to keep you home with him.
Welcome back! So glad you had a good trip and your cold + jet lag are leaving you. It's always nice to have time to settle in after a trip, especially one that involves more flying time. :)
Posted by: elizabeth | June 04, 2011 at 04:09 AM
Welcome back! Glad to hear you enjoyed it :-)
Posted by: Courtney | June 04, 2011 at 04:49 AM
Yay, you're back! I missed you! Glad you are getting over your cold and starting to feel like yourself again x x
Posted by: Kerri | June 04, 2011 at 06:49 AM
Charlie is not the only one who is happy to have you home safe and sound again!! I am too! Glad that you had a lovely visit with your family! I hope that we can chat soon, after your jet lag has gotten better of course!! Hoping that you and TJ have a restful and pleasant weekend! The weather is gorgeous here! And we have tadfrogs! (Well, tadpoles that are almost frogs in our pond. You can see what they are going to be now, little legs and arms are growing and big bulging eyes. It's miraculous!) Love you loads dear friend! xxoo
Posted by: Marie | June 04, 2011 at 09:25 AM
Lovely to have you back & lovely to hear you had a wonderful time.
Have a relaxing weekend.
love
Alison
x
Posted by: Alison | June 04, 2011 at 11:58 AM