Surprise

This past weekend Mahkala and I went on a surprise trip to New Mexico to visit my sister, Susan. My sister, Kim, had planned her trip a month or two ago. She was going to visit Susan and her family for 4 days. A week before the trip, Kim asked if Kala & I wanted to go too. Well of course!! We decided not to tell Susan and surprise her. When we got off the plane we let Mahkala go ahead. When she walked through security she walked straight to Susan, who wasn't even looking at her. She was waving at Kim. Kala was practically 4 feet from her when she realized she was there. It was so funny! Kim had told her she was bringing a surprise from Fresno, but Susan thought it was like a food surprise (something Fresno has but New Mexico doesn't). We had a lot of fun. I love visiting Susan and her family. I hate that they live so far away. They used to live here, then Modesto, but now it's 2 states away ): I even flew on 2 planes to see her...thank goodness for Valium! We ate out so much, went shopping, watched Jamison play his soccer game, and played with the kids. We even got to hang out with Alisa, one of Kim's best friends from junior high. SHe lived here in Clovis, but now she lives like 10 minutes from Susan in Albuequerque with her husband and 4 boys. There were a lot of kids around! I was sad I didn't get to see my friend, Sara, who also recently moved to Albq. What's up with all our friends moving near Susan? No fair!!!! Luckily Kala & I are going back in 3 weeks for spring break, which we planned months ago. We're driving this time. I can only take so many plane rides in one year. We didn't want to go. I tried to convice Kala to stay and Susan would home school her but to not avail. Oh well...we did miss Eric, Soy Sauce, & Brownie. We'll be back soon, Susan, for more bonding. I wonder who we'll bring with us this time (: