It has been about a month since Alan got home and even though we are estatic that we are together forever without an expiration date, it has definitely taken some adjustment. For instance we rediscovered than I am a neurotic clothes folder, so Alan reluctantly has given up laundry priviledges. That has been about as hard for him to get used to as it is for me to come home from a 12 hour shift to dinner on the table. We got back from visiting Alan's family a few days ago, where we did what has quickly become the traditional LA trip - Gin's Sushi and sake, motorcycle rides, and plenty of family time. Alan's parents hosted a Welcome Home Party, Alan taught Lauren how to drive a manual transmission Mini Cooper, and the entire family had a blast at Brian and Ronit's lovely wedding at Rancho Los Lomas where we tore up the dance floor. We have a busy month ahead of us including going home to Virginia for massive wedding planning and to catch up with Melanie's family followed by a trip to Wisconsin to pick up our brand new puppy!!
