He's Back! He's Back!!!

And boy are we glad! Rob came back from a week long business trip to Philadelphia! We NEVER get used to him being gone. But the week long trips just do us in. We HATE them! He got home at 1:30 AM. The shortest leg on his trip was the flight that was delayed. Seattle to Bellingham.

Before the real business took over the trip, Rob was able to get out and play tourist for a bit on Tuesday morning. Here's a few of the places he visited.


Independence Hall


The room where they signed the Declaration of Independence


That's where President George Washington sat. And that IS his original chair!


The Liberty Bell

But I have to share one of the most touching things that Rob witnessed on his flight back yesterday. On the flight from Philly to Dallas/Ft. Worth there were about 6 - 8 military personnel that were dressed in their greens going home for a vacation. Many people thanked them for their service. But here's the touching part. Before take off, the pilot came on the speaker and said "We have a woman in first class that would like to trade seats with the lowest ranking soldier." WOW! Then others in first class did the same. I think every soldier rode in first class for their ride home. It brought tears to my eyes (and Rob's too) just hearing Rob tell the story. I'm sure I would have been a blubbering doofus if I had seen that in person. I truly will remember this act of kindness.

And if the opportunity ever presents itself where I can sit in first class (only has happened 2 times my entire life) and there is a soldier dressed in their military greens, I will trade seats with them. It's such a small sacrifice compared to what they choose to endure. And now my son will be one of those as of August 4th!