I miss these folks.

Just in case you have never done it and didn't know this- Moving away from your family is really really hard and I wouldn't recommend it. I miss everybody so much (especially this week) and I can't help but feel a little cheated and sad that it isn't possible for all of us just to live on the same street and hangout all of the time. I want to throw a BBQ at the new house and catch up with everybody in person....since that isn't possible i thought I would post a little reminder for myself so that i don't forget what all of these people look like....and so that it is documented what I would be doing if they all lived nearby.

Dear Marty,
I want to take you Del Taco. Only I don't want to bring any money. I want to search my car for change, order waters, and then go to in-n-out if we have any extra. All of this would take place in the boog and we would inevitably do slow donuts in the cul-de-sac when we got home. Then I will biisque you. Maybe we can play moose after that.
Love you,
Katie

Dear Kristen,
I want to come to Chicago and help you paint your nursery. We can go shopping for baby clothes and then come home and make either pasta or chicken noodle soup. A walk around the lake would be nice too. Maybe all 4 of us could go golfing.
Love you,
Katie

Dear Lauren,
I want to see your new house! Your last project was absolutely gorgeous and I can't wait to see what you do with your own place. Also, I want to celebrate your b-day with you on Monday. Lets get pedicures, eat steaks (because I still think it is absolutely nuts that you are eating meat again after all these years), and drink lots of wine in the woods.
I love you,
Katie

Dear Mom,
I wish we could have made that margarita cake that i sent you the recipe for together. I would also like to take a walk in the morning and pick out shells on Fort De Soto. Sushi for dinner and a very slow boat ride around the bay would also be fabulous. Pick me up any time!
Love you,
Katie

Dear Dad,
Thanks for all of your work advice this week. You always make me feel better. Wish I could come over and watch the Lakers with you on Sunday. Better yet, I think you should make a bowl of popcorn with an entire stick of butter on it (as per usual) and I will sit next to you stealing handfuls every five minutes while the lake-show wins another championship. Then we can chill in the pool and go fishing off of the dock.
I love you,
Katie


And now I am crying. Why did I do this to myself? Everybody needs to move closer!