A Visitor!

My brother's plane lands in the San Diego airport in just a few short hours! Yay! I am so excited for his visit.

He has actually never had the opportunity to visit me in any of the places I have lived.. and on top of that this will be his first time in California. So, I figure it will be a fun visit.

I feel proud any time someone gets to see my life for the first time. When I look around, I know that I am blessed with so many amazing things that I sometimes take for granted; so, it's nice to see my life from someone else's perspective every now and then.

Although, I don't expect a lot of compliments or groveling from my brother. I already warned my husband not to be offended if instead of complimenting, my brother teases us about everything. Teasing is just the way that my brother, my dad, and I share affection. :)

I do have to say, though, that I am sore and aching from the HOURS of crazy maniacal cleaning I did yesterday, and I can't help but realize deep down that my labors could not be LESS appreciated than they will be by my brother. Of all the people I know, I'm sure that he wouldn't think twice if the dishes were piled up and I had huge piles of laundry on my bedroom floor. Believe me, I grew up with the boy.. I've seen his bedroom! .....And.. he's seen mine.. which is why my labors may not go unappreciated afterall! I'm sure he'll be shocked to see that I actually have a CLEAN house!

Knowing my brother, our first stop will be food! I've decided that his first meal will either be the notorious In-n-out Burger or Rubios Fish Tacos! Either one sounds good to me!

Also on our itinerary is: (in no particular order)
- La Jolla
- Old Town (for some great authentic Mexican food!)
- The San Diego Zoo

Other than that, we'll just play it by ear!