Short trip back to Maryland

BA nearly derailed our flight home with their strikes, but after nine months abroad, we stepped off the plane into the suffocating humidity of our home town.  It was surreal to be back home surrounded by familiar landmarks, yet living out of suitcase back in our parent's house.  

Our families were estatic to have us around. We caught up with all the celebrations we missed.  Here we are celebrating Chad's 21st birthday two months late.

I was siked to find Bekah from San Diego in town.  Caitlin and I made the trip up to Baltimore to catch up.  Why do my friends manage to match?

For two months before we left England for home, Jesse worked on a list of things to accomplish in his short week here.  A sampling: Eat Chipotle, golf with the boys, enjoy a cinnamon dolche frapachino, UFC fight at Hardtimes, Simpson Memorial day BBQ.  Working on limited sleep, he accomplished all but one on his wish list.

The week ended with Ryan and Melissa's wedding at Strong Mansion.

They narrowly missed the storms which cleared only an hour before the outdoor ceremony began.
http://www.imkristensblog.com/2010/06/ryan-and-melissa-stronghold-mansion.html  

Congratts to you both!!

We returned home glad to have two more months to spend in England before returning to our normal life.