Family Fun Together!

Mom, Dad, Lois, Mary Jo, and I had a fun weekend run to Jacksonville. Although it was quick, we enjoyed seeing and playing with 8 kids and Kristin and Brian. We brought new (and old) toys and treats, enjoyed yummy meals and story time around their dining table. Mom and I even think the twins remembered us from our time spent at their house in April!

We got to see Kristy and Harry's beautiful new home and Kristin and Brian's land and new house plans.

All five of us got to play with the twins while Kristin & Brian and the older 6 went to church together.

We left after lunch so we could get back in time to go to 5:30 Mass.
Thank You Kristin & Brian!!! We had a great time, We can't wait to come back!



Anne & Dawn



Kristin with monkeys!



Jane & Joy getting some Mom-Mom time



Grill kings Brian & Pop-Pop



The whole gang!

Done Deal

Allan and I are excited about our upcoming move into our new home. We hope to be in by the end of September. The new house will be cleaned inside and out and will be undergoing some mechanical upgrades to the heating and cooling systems. We can begin to paint the inside and slowly move in beginning in August. I will post some inside shots of the house ASAP and some after shots too.
After more than 9 years in our current home - it will be challenging just to go through everything and decide what to take, what to give away, and what to throw away. But I am up to the task! We are planning a big sale sometime in early September. Stay tuned!

New Address?

Allan and I are meeting with the leasing agent on Tuesday to put together a contract on this cute 3 bedroom house ACROSS THE STREET from where we live now! The floor plan is great for us and the rent is reasonable and it will be available in August. Talk about an easy move! We will keep you posted.

Burr Wars

I took McGee out for his evening after-supper walk the other night and my neighbor's yard proved to be a real mess for poor ole McGee. He got into hundreds of stickly hitchhiker burrs -- so many I had to get Allan to help. We eventually got most of them out and continued on our way. Tomorrow's bath will help any hidden ones remaining.



Fur and burr mess!



Hold still! Only 100 more to go!



They were stuck all over me!

Family Wedding

Rabon Smith married Kerry Watson on June 28th, 2008 at St. James Cathedral in Orlando, Florida.

The church was filled with family and friends, most of us staying at nearby hotels. A rehearsal dinner held the night before was attended by over 30 guests at a favorite Japanese steak house.

The wedding reception was held at a private country club. It was fun having all four boys together in one place. Allan and I were able to spend time with each son ( and Family) either having a meal or visiting in the lobby or by the pool.

We went to Sunday Mass at the Mary Queen of the Universe Shrine with Gerr and his family. We all had Sunday breakfast together at IHOP ( including Rabon & Kerry) We even attended a cookout at the brides parents home on Sunday afternoon.

We ended our mini vacation with a special lunch (just the two of us) at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort.


The happy couple with Fr. John



The Guys



After ceremony pictures



On to the reception!