I'm back

Hey y'all. I bin ta TN fer a we-eek. Go to this site to view some pictures. It was wonderful to see my parents and siblings and extended family. My friend, Pat, also came for a visit. Each day was full and fun.

Lunch with Susan

It was a great time together with lots of laughter. Jo found a great shrimp place in St. Pete and although the shrimp was tempting, I went for blackened grouper. AHhhhhhhhhh, yummy! It was wonderful to see Susan, her mom and grandmother, Helen. I'm so glad Heidi was able to also join us. Sonya, we missed you!

He's how old?

We had Daniel's family over for his birthday dinner a week after he turned 31. Is it really possible my children are that old? :) We kept Gabe that week for a few hours, so am putting his picture in, too.

CR Transformation

Well, It's the 10th of Jan and our main "CR" (aka "bathroom" for non-Pilipinos) is getting a redo! Jen got it started by saying, "What's under the wall paper, Mama?" What else, but more paneling. It has been primed and painted a very neutral tan and will be accented with a dark maroon for now. A new light fixture (thank you Jen!) hangs over the new mirror. I hope to get a large piece of mirror cut to cover the "doors" of the inset cupboards that are on both sides of the new mirror. It's coming along. New tile on the floor will someday make that look better. All in time. When the curtains get hung and I finish the insides of the cupboards (white), I'll take pictures.

January 2, 2008

Happy New Year. We actually had to turn on the heater today after having temps in the 80's. It's just a few short days and they say we'll be back to the upper 70's on Friday. :) WE LOVE FLORIDA.

All this celebrating going on around us and yet our hearts are sad with the news that Pastor Noel Guina (from the Philippines) has died suddenly leaving his wife, Juliet, and their 3 year old son to carry on. Noel and Juliet were both graduates from our Bible School. To be absent from the body and present with the Lord is far better... but we still mourn his loss. Please pray for Juliet.

We are also praying for Malou as she lost Nilo this time last year.

Blessings on this new year! Even so come, Lord Jesus.

Merry Christmas

We celebrated with all the kids and grandchildren in the county for a Brunch on Christmas Eve at 10:00am. What a great day. Hope you celebration was also a precious time for your family and friends.

What?

I saw a sign yesterday at the store. It read "8 Days 'Till Christmas!" No, it can't be! Can it? I guess that means that the Christmas cards will turn into "Happy New Year!" cards. I was hoping to have a pictures of Dan & I on or in them.... we'll see.

My brother, Lee, has been visiting. A week has expanded to almost 2 and he's threatened to stay until Spring as the weather has been wonderful. Lots of fishing, fun and eating.

We had Bethany for a couple of days prior to Lee coming. Here are some pictures!