Oh-no ... playtime is almost over!

Avery and Ian at their new table, originally uploaded by Cameron Maddux.

Tomorrow, I fly back to San Francisco. I am VERY excited about seeing Mary & Sam! I am VERY excited about doing some new teaching.

BUT ... I am VERY, VERY sad about leaving Eric and Sarah, good ole Chicago ... and of course: AVERY and IAN.

They are such treats. My soul got some much needed recharging these past several days. Thanks to the Maddux clan for letting me into their new lovely home and all the hospitality. Ian and Avery, I'll be back for more kisses and playing before you know it! Love you all.

Good luck to all the family and friends recovering from Gustav ... looks like relatively light. Now it's just time to get over the Hurricane hangovers and clean-up the leaves and branches.