Amanda and I flew back into LAX Christmas night... well, I shouldn't say just "Christmas night", the 25th was also the first day of Hanukah. Either way, it was nice to step off the plane and feel the rush of warm California night air coming through the open spaces in the "little arm thing that connects to the plane's door"... I forgot what they were called.

But as good as the weather might have felt, it didn't take long for me to miss my family. What in the world they are doing back in Michigan freezing their butts off in single-digit temperatures is beyond me... but it was nice to be around them.

Amanda and I decided, before we left for Michigan, that next year we probably won't wait until December to visit - instead we'll fly back at random times during the year. Or, more importantly, whenever Spirit emails us great deals on tickets. This way we aren't limited to one visit a year. Which just isn't enough time to do everything we want to do, and to see everyone we want to see.

Unfortunately, during my last day in Michigan, my throat started to feel dry and soar - about half way during the flight home I could feel a full on cold coming. If it wasn't for a steady diet of 'cold & sinus' medicine, I'd be completely miserable. But thanks to modern medicine... I'm only 70% miserable.


I can't write long - right now I'm at the apartment, but we have to head back to over to Van Nuys soon - Amanda and I are house & dog sitting for her "Uncle" until the 1st. And for some reason their internet isn't working more than three hours a day. But before I go - here is a handful of random pics' I took with my camera phone while away... sorry, I don't have time to explain each one. Enjoy.