Costa Rica, Travel Day 1: Still in the States

Arrived in Pullman with two minutes to spare--lucky us. Luckily it's po-dunk Pullman and they didn't care to much. Got through security and went straight out to the plane, and, magically, there was a BSU plane, summoning us. It was like a message from heaven telling me "this is going to be the best vacation ever!". God shined down and slapped Moscow in the face, which, as you all know, makes me happy, and it quite the perfect way to begin a perfect trip.  The picture is from out of my window--what better way to see Mount Rainer than with the stamp of perfection above the view?!

Spent EIGHT hours in Seattle. It was a little ridiculous. I slept on the floor, like a true db, and hacked up one and a half lungs. The whole mind over matter thing to prevent this illness from completely setting in is not yet working. Started reading "Eat, Pray, Love" and am thus far infatuated with the book. AMAZING.

While waiting at our gate there was a mom and her son with a balloon saying "Welcome Home". I knew there was a soldier that was coming off the plane to reunite with his family...when the little boy saw his dad he ran and hugged him and the entire terminal applauded and many people stood for him. It was beautiful. Refreshing. My heart stopped. It really put into perspective how thankful I am for our men and women in uniform who sacrifice everything, even family, to protect the way I live. I was honored and humbled to call myself an American at that moment, and even found myself wiping away a little happy tear.

From Seattle to Dallas J, K & family were on the same plane--and Roo made friends with EVERYONE. Cutest thing ever...invited everyone from cowboys to soldiers to flight attendants to her birthday party--in August--and told them they could bring friends. Super cute :)

Now, we're in Irving, Texas...not to far from Texas Stadium. And, I must say, that God really did bless Texas...Jess & Jamie: we need a trip here ASAP!!

Tomorrow morning, bright and early, we exit the states and welcome in paradise (although, with all the hottness in this state, I might be considering it paradise, just sayin'...). Hopefully there is more excitement tomorrow, which I expect as we try and conquer the Pan-American Highway and the Spanish language while avoiding getting monkey poo thrown at us....