Month of April, 2010

John and I went home on April 12th through the 18th to visit with our children, grandchildren, and friends. We spent at least one night at each of our children's homes. That was really nice to spend some one on one time with each of the families. This was our first glimpse of our newest grandchild Jonathan. What a doll baby! Kate is adorable and getting so big already! Maria had her tonsils removed while we were there. Poor Maria! Poor Jay and Cynthia! Maria threw a fit every time they wanted her to eat or drink or take her medicine. She ended up back in the hospital because she was dehydrated. (She's doing better, but the medicine part is still a challenge for them.) Carolyn didn't understand why her sister and brother were getting all of the attention. We saw less of Clara and Lindy than the others this time. Gina and Jim, Jay and Cynthia, and Jeff and Susan---we miss all of you!

We went out to eat with Mike and Linda, and Ed and Kyle on Tuesday night. That was one of the nights we were staying at Jeff's house. He met us at the door when we came back and said, "You were out past curfew. When you're under my roof, you live by my rules." Then he laughed and said, "I've waited a long time to say that to you."

Then, on Saturday night we went to dinner at Dean and Debbie's. They had most of A Dock to their home for dinner, including Lee, whom we haven' seen in over a year. That was very enjoyable. On Sunday night we flew home.

Today is the 26th of April and we are getting ready to take off on the boat again. We are planning to leave North Fort Myers on Friday morning at first light. We will be traveling with "Run Around Sue" (Norm and Sue Mayer). Sue will be in Cincinnati when we take off, but she will join us in Mobile around May 19th. Both boats are having work done to them at Dog River in Mobile. After that, our loose plan is to take our time and head north, the same path we cruised on the way here. We have reserved spots at Kentucky Dam State Park for the months of July, August, and September. We are hoping family and friends will come to visit us while we are there. John and I are anxious to get moving again. We have a few last minute things to do to get ready, but we will be ready on Friday.