Mel's Visit

My friend Melanie was in town from Germany last weekend. Mel is no stranger here to the Craig blog. She moved to Germany back in May and I have missed her SO much. She was in FL for Christmas at her parents and made a special trip to NC to meet Miss Paisley (SO SWEET). We just loved having her here.

Handbags seem to be a common theme among us at Christmas time. She showed up with this bag & got me a matching one. I loved her boots too so we made a trip to Target to get matching booth. Dorks? Yes, I think so.

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Melanie brought something else with her- an Italian boyfriend. His name is Cristian and he's a super sweet guy.

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Cristian was also very good with Paisley. He loved getting her up from naps. Loved playing with her and even fed her one day while I was gone.

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Mel & I had a girls day on Saturday. Went to the Umstead Spa for a massage. Forgive the rant you are about to read but the Umstead is a dump compared to Grove Park Inn in Asheville. I really thought it would be as grand as Grove Park since it's a 5 start hotel. Nope. It's more like Wal Mart than the Grove Park. Also disturbing at the Umstead- optional bathing suits usage in the spa area. Oh yea- I got to see 2 fifty year old womans private parts. I know we're all naked under our bathing suits but there is something about naked women in a hot tub. I just don't want to get in a hot tub where some strangers private parts are out & about. Mel says the spas in Germany are this way- everybody is naked. But this is America folks. Put a freaking bathing suit on!!!!!! Either way I enjoyed my massage & Mel and I had a fun time together.

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Mel's visit was way too quick. I so much enjoyed hanging out with my friend. Makes me sad to think that I won't see this crazy face for awhile who knows how long.

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Mel- You & Cristian are always welcome in our home (no matter where that might be). So please come to TX this year and see us.

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I love you & miss you terribly. Thanks so much for making us a priority and coming to stay.

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We love you!!!!
Todd, Candice & Paisley