Measuring Time

Babyboy

Isn't he the cutest little baby ever? I cannot wait to squeeze him, and kiss his little toes!

We will leave today for California. We will drive to Nice, then fly to London, wait a while, and eventually hop a plane to Chicago, then wait some more… and afterward fly to San Francisco. Once we arrive there, we will lug the suitcases to my sister in law's car, and then drive a few hours home to see our family and friends. Flying direct is what we usually do…this will be the longest journey ever, all in the name of saving $1,200. I imagine once home I will sleep for a week, of course, that is after I have had a burrito and a cold beer.

The last time I saw my baby nephew was at his baptism, he was a few weeks old. Whenever we return "home" I am aware of the time I have spent away by looking at my nieces and nephews. Their growth shows me more than anything else that time has moved on….their first words, first steps, first tooth….are the small milestones that I miss.

I have a ton of catching up to do, When I arrive home I'll be able to chat a mile a minute in my native tongue, non-stop talk to the point of my voice growing hoarse, it happens every time I go home!

Yippy Skippy!

Photo: My baby nephew at his baptism. My blog will be spun from tales of California and cookies. I hope you will enjoy the trip!



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67 responses to “Measuring Time”

  1. Bon Voyage, Corey and Happy Homecoming. Have a wonderful time catching up with all your family.

  2. Blessed Blessed Journey Corey! Sweetened by lots of giggles and cookies of course : ) Wendy

  3. Have a GOOD long trip home , Corey.
    Don’t forget to bring back some burritos to South of France ….

  4. Enjoy your trip and all the sun!

  5. Corey, Have a safe trip to California! And have a wonderful summer! 🙂

  6. Corey, have a safe and wonderful trip home to Cali. Oh, a real authentic Mexican burrito sounds good right now. 🙂

  7. Those eyes look very wise beyond his years, er, months. Bon voyage!

  8. Paris Parfait

    That does sound like rather a convuluted way to get to San Francisco! Hope it all goes smoothly and you have a safe journey. Just remind yourself, at the other end, you’ll be home for some carefree, lovely times!

  9. If along your route you feel the urge to stop by Colorado, do! We can match your chatterbox ways word for word. Oddly, I even had a conversation in French the other day here in this new/old land. Can you believe it? It just rattled right out of my mouth as poorly pronounced as ever, but it gave me a warm feeling never the less.
    Have fun!
    Meilleurs voeux!!

  10. have a save trip, corey, and enjoy being home again!

  11. I love you darling one……
    Safe travels.
    Love and hugs and kisses
    Jeanne

  12. Elizabeth Meredith

    Bon Voyage!

  13. Have a safe trip! In order for me to take your journey, you would have to give me serious perscription drugs….good luck with it all 🙂

  14. Keep thinkin’ of that burrito and the beer! SOON YOU WILL BE THERE!! have fun. Can’t wait to hear of your adventures. Speak English to your hearts content!!

  15. he is adorable!!!! have a fantastic time with your family!

  16. Hope the waiting time passes quickly and that you have a safe trip.
    Bring your sun hat, the weather has been hot!
    Darla

  17. Shannon

    Have a safe trip!!
    I’ve bought my tickets and will be coming to see you Nov 7-17.
    We’ll talk soon.

  18. Have a wonderful and safe trip! I’m headed to California (from our home on the East Coast) at the end of the month. It still feels like going home.

  19. I’m so happy for you Corey. I remember my sweet little neices and nephews…all grown up now with ideas and opinions!!!

  20. Have a wonderful, safe and enjoyable trip. Yak, gab, yak and gab and throw in hugs and kisses in between.

  21. HOORAY!!!!!!!!
    HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!
    Have a wonderful time!!!!!!!
    xox – eb.

  22. Have a wonderful and safe trip.
    Congrats on your blog spread in Somerset, by the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Beautiful.

  23. God speed…and adventures ahead…happy you’re coming home…blessings, rebecca

  24. Have a wonderful time soaking up some of that California sunshine and drink a margarita for me! cheers 😉 yvonne

  25. Safe travels Corey! That photo is amazingly precious!! I can feel your anticipation!
    Pat
    Back Porch Musings

  26. Traveling Mercies, Corey dear.
    Now sing along with me…
    California, here I come,
    right back where I started from….
    Have a wonderful time!!!

  27. When you come to California, I suppose you feel that there’s “no place like home”. Then when it’s time to go back to France, do you feel again that there’s “no place like home”?

  28. What a sweet trip! Have fun, build memories, and enjoy your visit!
    (And tell your nephew that he is a beautiful baby!)

  29. It’s been in the 100’s here in the west…pack light…shorts, tank tops, flip flops, swim suit …..SUNBLOCK! Always remember to travel with those little itty-bitty bottles of vodka…an absolute must for long, convoluted, save money itineraries….Safe journey!

  30. What a sweet babe!
    Have a safe trip!
    Hugs

  31. Corey,
    I love, that you will be in my home state.
    Have a great time with your family!
    Enjoy the burrito!!
    Rosemary

  32. Ugh! I thought you were already here.
    Looking forward to your photos so we can all catch up on what’s happening back “home” too. Safe travels, Corey.

  33. Corey,
    He is sooooo cute! I love that picture.
    Have a safe trip! I hope to see you around town and have a chance to visit with you. See you soon.

  34. Awwww, look at him! He’s got that Amaro twinkle in his eye. 🙂 Have fun giving him lots of squeezes and kisses. (My little niece is now six feet tall!)
    Wishing you a wonderful time gabbing and yakking and catching up on burritos! (My husband has never met a burrito he didn’t love and must have one at least twice a week or he goes into withdrawal hehe!)
    Bon Voyage!
    Sally

  35. Brother Mathew

    Sister, This guy is something else. Sam and I where playing with him the other day and just can’t get over him. VERY huggable with the cutest little smile always on his face. I will ask Zane and Joy tonight if I can keep him.

  36. Have a good flight, all of them. And a wonderful summer with your family.

  37. have a wonderful summer, Corey. And you can see the family resemblance in your nephew!

  38. Corey, It’s hot here in Northern California!! But we have air conditioners!! God Bless the person that invented them. Have a great time. Cheryl

  39. Enjoy and talk yourself hoarse.

  40. Wishing you a safe trip and look forward to seeing you soon. Annie

  41. I had to giggle. Burritos and beer. Ah, what the hey….make it a margarita…
    wishing you a safe uneventful trip! (ha….uneventful…is that possible with you?! hee hee)

  42. Jeanette

    Have a safe trip home. Hope to see you around town. I am sure all the nieces and nephews are counting the days now hours until Aunt Corey and family arrive. But most of all Delores and George are awaiting their baby girl to come home for another visit! Enjoy your summer home!

  43. Have a wonderful journey HOME, Corey! ♥

  44. Have a safe journey!!
    Kip

  45. When you are allllll the way across the ocean–I wish to see you, but don’t think about it too much. When you’re HERE–45 minutes up the road, it KILLS me!! Sleep for a week and then come see me when you can! I mean it girlie. But only when you can, only when you can.
    Make sure to take a good long whiff of that wonderful baby smell! It keeps you young you know.
    Safe journey it… In a plane… in the air… above the land… in a plane…
    (heeeheeee…)

  46. Oh have a wonderful trip here to Calif & enjoy your family. Where you are here I will be off on a trip to Oregon.

  47. Safe travels, Corey! Looking forward to your Californian tales 🙂

  48. Oh, he is a handsome little fellow. What a mischevious look he has about him already! He looks like he recognizes a kindred spirit in his Auntie too.
    Safe journey to you and your family Corey.

  49. POOP! here I come to wave hello and you are gone:(
    You’ve got me all CALIFORNIA DREAMIN and I too must get back out there! ahhhh is there anything nicer then summers in carefree california? I think NO! Enjoy enjoy dear friend* that baby is nothing short of ADORABLE! It’s HOT here in the states with lots of extremem temps so be sure to drink lots of margaritas and beer* OOPS I mean H2O:) xoxoxoxoxo

  50. That is a beautiful face. I don’t blame you for wanting to get back home to see him. Have a wonderful time with your family.

  51. He is gorgeous!
    Have a safe journey and of course a wonderful time visiting family and friends. Make sure you indulge in a burrito GRANDE – I mean it is America, afterall! 🙂
    Bon Voyage xo

  52. Have a safe journey home, and enjoy wonderful family time! Your nephew is a beautiful baby, and you’re so right about being able to see how quickly time flies from the growth of children.

  53. What a beautiful baby. Have a safe journey!

  54. Those eyes!!!
    Safe travels and enjoy your family!!!

  55. what an adorable baby!
    enjoy your vacation and happy catching up with your family 🙂

  56. oh Corey- enjoy your time in CA….We used to live in the east Bay of SF….I love that area! Can’t wait to see where you take us!

  57. Oh my goodness! Look at that beautiful face!
    Oh Corey! You have a wonderful time with your family!
    Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!!
    p.s. give your dad and mom a hug for me. 😉

  58. I just melt looking at that beautiful baby!! I can imagine how wonderful it will be to get back among your family. I SO wish there was even a moments chance to meet while you are here.
    Safe travels dear Corey!
    XOXO
    Love,
    Lisa

  59. Marie-Noëlle

    I’m a bit late for this one !
    Hope you had a safe journey. You must be sleeping like a log by now…
    I’ll wait for your new stories – “made in California” !

  60. Have a safe trip.
    I’m from Denmark living in California, and will be going the other direction in Aug.
    Love your blog.
    smiles,
    helle

  61. Bon Voyage Corey et mange une burrito pour moi!

  62. have a safe and nice trip back home Corey ! but can’t wait the day when you will come over more north … and share this nice cup of tea waiting for you at home

  63. Thanks for taking us along. I sneak a trip out to San Fran WHENEVER possible. And I’ll actually be there in about 2 weeks! Mayeb I’LL run into you on the street. Lol!

  64. Yay! You’re going to californi-eye-ay! Have a terrific time! Bet there are some great Mexican restaurants near your folks’ place. Coma! Goce!

  65. Mmmm…. a real California burrito…. mmmm… I’m so hungry all of a sudden.

  66. the same thing happens to me every time i go back to argentina, where i don’t have an accent and i can talk to my friends for hours.
    i am so glad you are back safely and you had a good visit with your family.

  67. Oh! I could have just missed crossing paths with you at SFO! We were on our way back home from a trip to Anchorage around the time you came home. I’m behind on my reading. Welcome home!!

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