We're here!

Yesterday was a looooong day. Our flight left at 7am, which means up by 5. We stumbled our way out of the house, made it to the airport, and caught our first flight. We made it to Chicago O'Hare without incident. Yes, I slept 90% of the way, as I'm prone to do on long trips.

Out layover in Chicago was about 3 hours, which is actually kinda perfect. Chris and I had time to wander around, eat, find our next gate, and people watch for a little while. Our connecting flight to Philly was on time, which was a miracle considering there were big storm systems moving in and out of the area delaying other flights.

We made it to Philly, then on over to New Jersey with no problems too. For a travel day, it went as well as could be expected. The hotel room that will be our home for the next few days is pretty awesome- a king bed, a little sitting area with a couch and ottoman, and a BIG TV hanging on the wall, positioned so we can see it from the couch or the bed. Big bath tub..... Restaurants I love nearby. What else could a girl want???

We met Jason, his mom and dad, and one of his sisters for dinner last night. After months of emailing, calls, and texts, it was so wonderful to actually meet in person! We all headed to the Italian place down the street. After a couple hours of great food and great conversation it was time to head back to the hotel for the night. Jason doesn't live particularly close to the clinic/ hotel, so that was all we are going to be seeing him this trip. Chris and I are both sad not to be spending any more time with him this time- we hit it off so well!

This morning, I'm up and fluid loading for the transfer!!! So crazy that the day is actually here......