Back from the north country

It is pretty sad to see the end of a two week vacation, even worse is that tomorrow is Monday.

I just spent the past week in North Conway, NH with many extended Boutchia's, some of which I meant for the first time. First impression--a little overwhelming. Tim and I stayed in a house with his brothers and their families. I have met all of them before, so that part was easy. But I feel like I was too quiet....I hate that. I feel like people can't get to know me because of my demeanor. My Tim's brother from Florida and his family are here for another week. I am a little bummed that I have to go back to work this week cause I was hoping to spend more time with them....they are pretty much awesome, and again I feel like they have not had the chance to truly get to know me. I really want to spend more time with my sister-in-law before they head back to Florida....she's a hoot and made me a laugh way too much this past week. She probably thinks I am a dork. But I had a blast any way with all my nephews and one niece. Being with all them this week only makes me want kids more and more. There was one point this week, and I can't remember exactly what was going one, but I actually got a bit teary eyed just watching everyone interact their kids....I want it so bad, but I realize that it has to be in God's timing.
I love that I start writing about one thing and leave that thought and go on to something completely irrelevant. So....my vacation-- the main event was my father-in-law's 60th birthday. The entire week was a surprise to him and all the people that traveled from Oklahoma and Texas to be there was the big surprise. Everyday brought a new reunion, it was pretty cool. The house we stayed in was immense and had a hot tub and a game room, we brought the Wii which lead to some good times with our nephews and niece. We did alot of eating out at pretty cool places with such names as "The Red Fox", "Muddy Moose", and "Peaches"....true north country atmosphere in all. Tubing down the Saco River proved to be frustrating and relaxing all at the same time. Highlight of the week had to be shopping at the outlets on three different occasions. Oh, can't forget about riding the train with Thomas the Tank Engine...it was neat to see the kids really enjoying themselves...and I saw "Mrs. Slowsy" :)
So the week is over and reality will come at 7am tomorrow.