Special Thanks

I would like to thank Cheyenne & Amy and Ralph & Lori for their hospitality. I had a really good time.

It was great to see Aunt April, Sandy, PJ, Becka, Cathy, Orlando, Nyssa, and Aunt Robin -- we spent a very good afternoon together at the park for a picnic and an ornament hunt. I wish I had a few more days so I could spend more time with them, but I had to see the new addition to our family in Orlando -- Cindy's son Robert just had a baby boy in September.

The boys worked real hard at getting me to move to Florida.

Cheyenne had me out on his boat cruising around, some fishing, a quick ride in his Cobra, and then the three of us had a good night of food and drinks. Cathy, Orlando, and Nyssa came over for dessert and hanging out Friday night. Danny even took the time to come over from Ft. Myers to spend with us one night. They made it a great vacation right from the start and Cheyenne was happy to get back to work to get some rest.

I got to Ralph and Amy's earlier then expected so while Ralph was at a meeting I sent the afternoon with Lori and the boys talking. Then I meet up with Ralph at his boat. Spent a great day fishing with him, his friends, and a shrimp boat. Got to watch the boys play soccer. The last night in Florida we went out to dinner, drinks, and a tow.

Thank you all for a great vacation and memories.

Love you all and it will not take 8-9 yrs before I come down again

Happy Holidays and Best wishes

The season is upon us where we're all very busy, busy, busy working extra hours, shopping a bit longer, racing around to put all our ducks in row, so we can relax for one day and enjoy each others company. For me, Christmas gets more exciting the older Cassie gets, and the more I get to know the ones that are close to me with each passing year. We are forever changing in this world, and its good to slow down once in awhile to see why we do the things we do. Another Christmas I can see through the eyes of a three year old and really feel the magic it brings. Having warm thoughts and wishing for good blessings on family far away and enjoying the family that is right here. I forget sometimes how blessed I am in this life, and can become truly grateful for whatever problems that come my way. That God gave me such a wonderful gift, that happiness is my choice. That life is meant to be enjoyed and Family is meant to be loved. This past year hasn't been the easiest for any of us, yet here we are, rushing around looking for just the right thing for Christmas. That pretty cool if you ask me. Love to everyone, Merry Christmas, and have a safe New Year.