Where the heck have we been?
Sorry about the time since the last post. A lot of things going on, a lot of stress, a lot of fun.
First, the stress. The economy is striking my employer. There are impending job cuts, and it has everyone nervous. I'm hopeful that they will pass us by, but you just never can be too sure. I know friends are praying for us, and we really appreciate it.
Now, the fun. Where do I start?
We got to visit with my college friend (and best man in our wedding) Marc, and his lovely wife Helen, as well as Marc's sister, brother in law and father. It was good to see them, as we hadn't gotten together since before our trips to Russia. We spent a couple of evenings together, caught up, and had a great time.
We spent a day at Blue Springs State Park, where we saw 118 manatees. It was amazing. They love the warmer water of the springs, and head there in the winter, out of the colder waters. They are so sweet and gentle.
I'm looking forward to Pete's visit. It's always good to visit with friends, and I think we'll have a great weekend. Plus, that same weekend, Kim and Charlie are heading back to KC to visit Grandma and Grandpa, so I know they'll have fun.
Speaking of Charlie, he is sure a big boy now. He rides his bike, can count to 60, can spell his name, and knows all his letters, blends and vowels. Ladybird Academy has sure done a good job preparing him. And he loves it. Apparently, he really loves numbers, so maybe we have a mathmatics wiz in our family.
Florida is amazing in winter. It has actually gotten cold several nights, and we had a hard freeze right before Marc and Helen's visit. It did a number on our grass, so we are going to have to work hard to have a green lawn this summer. But, then today, it's beautiful, in the 70's, sunshine, and perfect baseball weather. Yes, Charlie has the bug to play catch, hit the ball, and all that. Now, if I can only find a left handed T-ball glove for him.
I'll put some photos up soon.
First, the stress. The economy is striking my employer. There are impending job cuts, and it has everyone nervous. I'm hopeful that they will pass us by, but you just never can be too sure. I know friends are praying for us, and we really appreciate it.
Now, the fun. Where do I start?
We got to visit with my college friend (and best man in our wedding) Marc, and his lovely wife Helen, as well as Marc's sister, brother in law and father. It was good to see them, as we hadn't gotten together since before our trips to Russia. We spent a couple of evenings together, caught up, and had a great time.
We spent a day at Blue Springs State Park, where we saw 118 manatees. It was amazing. They love the warmer water of the springs, and head there in the winter, out of the colder waters. They are so sweet and gentle.
I'm looking forward to Pete's visit. It's always good to visit with friends, and I think we'll have a great weekend. Plus, that same weekend, Kim and Charlie are heading back to KC to visit Grandma and Grandpa, so I know they'll have fun.
Speaking of Charlie, he is sure a big boy now. He rides his bike, can count to 60, can spell his name, and knows all his letters, blends and vowels. Ladybird Academy has sure done a good job preparing him. And he loves it. Apparently, he really loves numbers, so maybe we have a mathmatics wiz in our family.
Florida is amazing in winter. It has actually gotten cold several nights, and we had a hard freeze right before Marc and Helen's visit. It did a number on our grass, so we are going to have to work hard to have a green lawn this summer. But, then today, it's beautiful, in the 70's, sunshine, and perfect baseball weather. Yes, Charlie has the bug to play catch, hit the ball, and all that. Now, if I can only find a left handed T-ball glove for him.
I'll put some photos up soon.
