guestbook 07

New Additions to Meg's Guestbook, Summer 07

since i've slacked a bit on the bragging rights from recent meg visitors, i thought i'd make up for some lost time by giving everyone their 5 mins of internet fame... i'm not the world's most exciting host- visits include many naps, long talks with mom, reading trashy magazines, reminding me to take my medicine and do my treatments, and if you're lucky, a trip to the local CVS or post office. but most of you are slaves to work, so a visit here is like a retreat of relaxation, hopefully! (btw, those pangs you feel as you're scanning this are stabbings of guilt for not visiting me. ha!!!)

4.28.07-4.29.07 Holly Shaw, Arlington VA

whoa, i needed to reach into the way-back file for this one. i can't believe i didn't document holly's vist in may- mom even made one of her infamous welcome banners (1st time in the new house!!) she came laden with gluten-free offerings from my major miss, Whole Foods. i got the update on work drama (which i still get totally into) and even stayed up past 10pm that saturday night (major achievement these days). she had so much fun that she's even coming back for more- she & matthew are making an overnight stop next week on their way to vacation on the farm.

6.7.07-6.10.07 Meredith & Kate Sheline, Birmingham AL

it was our first introduction to Baby Kate during an extended weekend visit from her hot mom Meredith. i was primed to be kate's favorite, but that title went to the true star of the family, our dog madisen. i guess i'll have to settle for favorite human. dad took us on a country drive, determined to show meredith our amish neighbors (there were a few buggy sightings), and we polished off burgers at our favorite drive-up, The Fence. (think sonic with those perky rollerskating waitresses that come to your window- but without the roller skates.) mere's trip back home didn't go so smoothly- there was an earmuff situation with an asshole over a canceled leg of the flight. she has more patience than i would- flying from noon to midnight with a 9 month old...

6.16.07 Kate Hartig, Arlington VA

social butterfly Kate Hartig took to the open road on saturday for an overnight trip to her country home. i'm glad i was worth shrugging off that wicked hangover for 3 hours on the road, hee hee. she helped celebrate father's day with a delicious brunch prepared by none other than dad himself! we watched the predictable chick flick "music & lyrics" which was surprisingly cute- that drew barrymore & her romantic comedies!!

6.18.07-6.20.07 Barb Lyneis McLucas, Williamstown MA

Barb, our "save the day" donor from this year's Cure Crew/MS Walk fundraiser, hopped in her yellow boxster for a 350mi road trip on one of the hottest day(s) on east coast recent history- and has the sunburn to prove it. barb is mom's best friend from high school, and basically is who i want to be when i grow up. her first task as visitor was to cook dinner, and we feasted on grilled salmon and asparagus. she brought a gift basket that had (2) big hits- a rooster, and a delicious pepper jam paired with cream cheese. mom gave her a splash of local culture- they went to the farmer's market to see mom's favorite Amish cheese vendor, and of course sample the local whoopie pies. what's a trip to PA without having a whoopie pie?!

6.18.07 Lindsay Casteel, McLean VA

Lindsay made a quick detour on her drive back to DC from a visit home to the fam in Bloomsburg. she delivered a fresh crop of girlie books to entertain and distract me. i pumped her for work gossip, and gave her way too much information on my recent colonoscopy. poor girl. btw either she is wicked tan, or i'm wicked pale. for both of our sakes, let's hope she's just tan.