Meeting The Family

After talking to Justin's Ma on the phone for the past few months I decided why not meet her in person. We get along great. She makes me laugh just like he does. He got his personality from her thats for sure! So we decided I would drive up to her place at Lake Isabella, CA for the 4th of July weekend. I live in Southern California so it was a nice 3 - 3 1/2 hour drive. Uneventful and peaceful drive. Thank God I got a country radio station almost the whole way! Yeeehaw. When I arrived Friday afternoon his Ma greeted me with a big hug and a comment about me wearing a sundress :) I told her I wasn't a girly girl so she must have expected a lil tomboy to pull up! I felt right at home from the second I stepped on her front porch. It was soooo hot up there. She took me to a nice local park along the Kern River. We hungout for awhile then headed home. She made a great dinner and we just kicked it for the night. On Saturday we went to a local camping area to see if we could locate Justins brother...and sure enough we did. I met him and a couple of his buddies. Seemed nice but quiet. I met his girlfriend later on in the day. Due to the heat and the holiday crowds it was impossible to find a place to jump in the lake. We decided we would just chill at home. Sunday I met Justin's Granny. She was very sweet too. Had us over for BBQ ribs which were awesome. I had to excuse myself early so I could get back to the house just in case Justin called...no such luck. I can't remember if the fireworks show was on Saturday or Sunday night but it was GREAT show. I watched it perfect from her frontyard...tears streaming down my face because I realized this time next year Justin will be FREE to share the fireworks with me! What a great thought that was. On Monday we did head to a spot at the lake but we didn't stay more than 10 minutes. Maybe next time. I left first thing Tuesday morning, but I didn't want to leave! I had a great time. I learned so much more about Justin that I went away loving him even more than I did when I got there! I have to say I really enjoyed meeting Justin's family...they made me feel like I was already a part of it!