Spring is Here

Well, I've started using the park I have lived across the street from for the past 8 years by walking the 1.2 mile trail at least 2 times a visit. This is probably the 1st time I have actually looked forward to "walking". It has definately done me some mental good and I'm hoping it's helping shave some pounds/inches off.

Celia is 9 weeks away from graduation. I can't believe my 1st born child is almost grown and in college. It's definately been a process to select a college and I'm not 100% convinced she has made her final choice. Teenagers!

Brandon has ben the busiest of all of us. He still participates in morning football workouts, and depending on what's going on, he either goes to speed drills, chorus practice, or shotput practice. He is in quartet and they just won state. His grades have suffered, but I think that's another distraction. They are on the upswing. I guess he wants more college options than local schools.

Daniel is fine. Still looking for work. Things have got to pick up.

We are planning 2 trips to the beach - Spring Breal in Myrtle Beach, and Graduation celebration in Daytona beach. I can't wait to stand in front of the ocean, stand on awe of GOD's wonders and put my lofe in perspective. The ocean always reminds me that I am a small peice of a BIG puzzle.

Until next time....

What a week

So, we have a new president! This is probably the most in tune I've been with politics ever. I was so moved by Pres. Obama's inuagural speech that I could have cried. I am hopeful that he will unite us and lead us to a better America. While we've come along way, we still have so far to go.

An update on me "resolutions"
It seems nothing is really different, maybe my attitude (sometimes I backslide) and my weight (I've lost 13 lbs so far) and I am getting a little more exercise (Thanks Flora). Other than that, the job is fine, the kids are fine, Daniel is well..... Daniel. For those of you that know us, know what that comment means.

I am reaching out to meet with old friends and look forward to talking about old times, as well as new ones.

Until next time......


That's about it. Until next time........

The 1st Thursday of the New Year

Well, I'm back into my routine: laundry, dishes, and general clean up. I've put all of my daughter's clean clothes away, that's a job in itself! I NEVER had the wardrobe this girl has.

Daniel finally gave Bear a bath, but now he's crying at the back door until he dries off a little bit.

The tree is down and Christmas has been packed away until December. Maybe we'll get a real tree this year. Probably not, I'm too cheap.

I haven't really thought about any new year's resolutions. I always make em, but then talk myself right out of them by the 2nd week of Jan. So, instead of drawing a line in the sand this year, I want to keep building on some things I decided before 2008 came to a close:

1. Continue to try and eat healthier.
2. Find a hobby or 2
3. Really reconnect with old freinds that have reached out to me via Facebook
4. Go to my 20 year class reunion (if we have one)

There are a few more things like, make sure Celia starts college in the fall, help Brandon finish strong this year, and not let others affect me so much. I do think these are the most important things to focus on.

So friends (especially you FC) I'll be leaning on you, laughing with you and looking forward to the year ahead with you.

Happy New Year!