Fun At Four Theme Parks in Four Days

When we arrived each day we were full of wonder. We took wild rides and the music was loud as thunder. The food stuffs and shops our funds did try to plunder. Walking hither and yon our feet felt buried under.

We recently spent five days in Florida, four of which we went to Sea World, LEGOLAND, Universal Studios and Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. The shops are not just cart vendors but, themed villages with detailed stucco and elegant features. The Enchantment and entertainment draws you in. Most rides exit through the shops, which makes it necessary to put blinders on to walk through them.

Even the bathrooms are something to behold. This retro 'Classic Car' was in one of the sections. Every detail has been well thought out.

The rides ranged from the wild, 'The Manta, Keetch at Sea World, to Spiderman, Transformers death drops and all types of roller coasters at Universal Studios.

There were gentle as a baby's bottom rides, Cat in the Hat, Minions, ET and such. Cant forget the water rides> I got soaked by sitting in the one spot, I thought would be the safest. The other dozen riders laughed out loud over & over to see me get drenched.

The newest and coolest are the Harry Potter places in both Universal Studios with an official train and station leaving from Platform 9 1/2. There was no end to the imagination and believability to really transcend into the Hogwart World. If only we all could have gone. At the end of each day we drug ourselves out of the parks, relaxed in the warm swimming pools and slept like babies to repeat it each day. I had to come home to regain my energy.

Shaven & Shorn

I love a man who is shaven and shorn. His face is as soft as a baby newborn. When that mug is scruffy he looks so forlorn, And scratchy as the husk from an ear of corn.

Swallowtail Beauty

Hello butterfly bush, hosting that big swallowtail. Don't get beauties like you in the US mail.

Did you blow in on the last big gale? Thanks for waltzing by on your outdoor trail.

Schmidt Baby Boy Numero Dos

Cooper Scott Schmidt came into the world about 6pm, August 14 weighing 8lbs 5 oz. to the delight of his parents, Jory & Sarah. The delivery was easy and he is a handsome dark haired angel. Big brother, Max, wasn't sure what to think of this little fella that will take up some of his parents undivided attention. It isn't easy to be gentle and soft. He is learning, though.

This little gift from God has stolen the hearts of his family. He looks a lot like his grandpa, Scott. Funny because big bro, Max, looks a lot like his grandpa, Allan. May you both enjoy many happy days together.

BROWN is the NEW!

Have you noticed how many brown cars there are these days. It is the NEW car color and increasing by the spotting. I verbally shout 'Brown'. It helps that I have a brown car. You can imagine how excited I was when three were parked next to each other, one of course was mine.

Brown can never be compared to black, But finally now, it’s making a nice comeback. With cars and cute clothes on the rack, It’s a nice change, if you’re keeping track. When my kids were small, brown was the in color. I had many outfits in brown. Then black came along and pushed it aside. Well, it is finally time for brown to shine.

Oh Them Bones

In May Jenn's family had two broken bones. Kade fell off the tent trailer (May have been pushed) and snapped his arm. Jennifer crashed on her scooter and got a spiral break on her lower leg bone. Young bones heal fast and Kade has enjoyed a pretty fun summer. Jenn's leg bone is not healing as of this week's x-ray. She needs to see a specialist. This has not been a fun twelve weeks for her. She doesn't see the end of the leg scooter rainbow any time soon. Best of luck hanging in there with them bones.

Hair, The Haves and Have Nots

Some say, "Girl, you have lots of hair!" Ours is thin, now is that fair? There's plenty for us and some to share. Believe me pal, I have more to spare.

I am so lucky to have a great head of hair. My beautician says she loves to cut it. There are so many women with barely enough to cover their heads. I should be grateful to have such an abundance of it. I am!