Today is the day!

Today is Aspen and Haven's 11th Birthday. I cannot believe they are so big. We have a very busy evening and unfortunately after GOTR the rest of the evening is a couple of Kaelyn's activities. So today for lunch I am taking the girls lunch and eating with them. Something I have never done and they are so excited. They have chosen Subway.

I wanted to also tell you all about Kaelyn's Solo and Ensemble. It was a long day but she really enjoyed it. She got to watch 3 of her friends perform which she not only enjoyed but learned from. Her ensemble played at 8:00 am and they got a second division rating which is like getting a "B". Her ensemble was made up of her and 5 boys a few of which she wasn't fond of their lack of responsibility so I think a 2nd rating was great. :O) Then her solo was supposed to be at 2:04 but by then they were running late so it was more like 2:40. But she got a 1 division rating which is like getting an "A". She was very pleased. The judge had her French horn there and actually used it to help her see what she needs to work on. It was certainly a great learning experience.

This is Andy's week in Germany. They went to France for a day went a castle and drove/rode ont he autobahn. I am sure that will be a highlight for him. :O) They then went on to Germany. He has gotten to see another castle and the black forest. He says I will want to go to Germany the next time we travel because it is so impressive. I could have told him that. He says it is very expensive too! Regardless, I think they are actually going to the mill today. LOL!

I have been going to physical therapy and I know it's helping but I just can't see the problem going away in a month of PT. Although I pray that is the case. I hate not being able to exercise the way I want and my hip still being swollen.

I have been trying to plan GOTR details for our practice run and end of the program party and plan VBS with Kim. I am very excited about both but concerned I can't give either my full attention and I pray I am not falling either short.

Our weather has been gorgeous. We have been in the mid 70's and sunny but I know the cooler temps are coming this weekend....

I think that is all the update for now.

We're back...

Well, we just got back yesterday from our FL vacation. We drove down to St. Augustine (the oldest city/town in the US) and did a little sightseeing there. There is so much history within the town. We got there Friday and my sister (who flew there via SkyBus) and my parents (drove there) were already there. Sat. morning we went to eat and Regan saw the newspaper headline that said SkyBus went bust. Needless to say she was on the last flight to FL on Friday and had no way home from there. The rest of Sat. and Sun. we road the trolley around town and stopped to see some sights. It did rain off and on but Sat. was beautiful for the most part. Of course Sat. evening when the girls were finally going to swim at the hotel pool, it started storming. Needless to say they were bummed that they only spent 5 min. in that pool. Sunday afternoon we headed south to my mom's house. It's kind of a blurr what happened when but I will just hit on some highlights. Andy, the girls and I went to downtown Disney for some of one day. They each got to buy something with their money and they got to play in the jumping fountain which they loved. We also went to the Heritage Village and Botanical Gardens in Largo. That was more history and the best part is that it was free. I know we did that on Thurs. because my dad was off work and it was me and Andy's 15th Anniversary. Regan surprised us and had them bring out a piece of Apple pie and ice cream for Andy and a banana split for me. Course we both shared. :O) We then left from lunch and walked on the beach for a few minutes. After that we went to the mall so Andy could get me a Anniversary gift (a new camera backpack that actually fits my camera and accessories). Also one day me, mom and the girls went to thrift stores and the goodwill. They girls found a few pieces of clothes. Friday was our last day. Me, Kaelyn and Andy went back to the mall (because the camera bag wasn't quite the right size) and exchanged my camera bag. Meanwhile Regan was going to take the other 3 girls to the water park in town but it was closed. They then went to the community pool....also closed. So she instead went to the store and bought them a slip and slide. :O) Friday night my mom's sister Joyce and her husband Jack came over for supper. We had pork that Joyce made and it was very yummy, scalloped potatoes, green beans, wilted lettuce and cake for dessert. Andy and I were talking that next time we will have to have the big meal earlier in the week because we left poor mom and dad with tons of left overs. Sat. we got up at 3:30 and left at 4:30 to head home. We first headed to NC to drop Regan off and then to my in-laws in Ohio. We were on the road from 4:30AM to 10:00PM...it was a long day. Then yesterday we got up, got ready and headed home. When I got home, Kim and Scarlet had left us a whole meal and straighted and swept my downstairs. It was nice to come home to that! I really enjoyed having a home cooked meal after 2 says of restaurants! It was a nice vacation and the sun was warm.