The Trip Home

I got so excited about the conference that I forgot to continue the saga:
We all piled back in the van, with the addition of Lisa. We heard rumors that the pass was closed/had been closed, but was now open/was open, but may close, so we rushed off toward home. We stopped in Ellensburg to change clothes and get something to eat, then headed up over them thar hills.
It started looking a little snowy around Cle Elum, and by the time we hit Easton the pass was, indeed, closed. So there we sat. For about an hour, we sat. It was really pretty up there in the snow. The snow flakes were huge and fat, and it was truly a winter wonderland. What a lovely interlude in an already lovely day!
We had actually started thinking of various alternate plans. Plan B: drive back to Yakima and on into Oregon. Plan C: Aunt Jenny volunteered to book us a hotel in Ellensburg, where she had stopped for a rest. Plan D: I could call David and ask to use the retreat center over night, it being right there in Cle Elum and all.
Then wonder of wonders, things started moving! What was normally a 3 hour trip took 5 1/2, but we made it home!
Cheryl dropped us at Choir Jenny #2's house. Mom picked Lisa and I up from there and took us back to her house to get my car. I drove Lisa to meet her family in Everett, then I went on to my wonderful, warm, inviting home! And straight to bed! Never felt so good to be in my own bed, with my own non-smoky air. Not to mention without the threat of smelling like I'd hung out in a bar all night. How does one wash a suit case, anyway?
It was quite an adventuresome weekend and I truly appreciate the time I was able to spend with Aunt Jenny. It just proved to me once again that I need to make more of an effort to see her more often. She truly is one of my closest friends and my heart-sister.
Well, that's quite enough excitement for one weekend. I'm going to kick back and watch TV today and get my laundry done.
Oh, and then there's that little treat at 8:00 pm on ABC, Once Upon a Time! If you haven't seen it, check it out. You'll love it!