Well, it has been forever since I have updated. We've had quite a run of bad luck, but won't get into it here. This blog is for the fun stuff!!!!!

We went to Ed and Anne's wedding in Texas back in July. Anne looked fabulous as did all of the bridesmaids. The dresses were awesome and everybody just looked great. What a gorgeous wedding! While we were in Texas we stayed in a lake house on Lake Austin with the Alonso's and had a fabulous time. The kids stood in line for their turn on the jetski - no matter how cold the water felt! I think Matthew enjoyed playing with all the other kids, too.

A couple of weeks later Heather and Jamie came to visit for a weekend. We went down to the beach and did some boating and jetskiing. I think the kids initially were a little concerned about sharks since they had just watched Shark Week, but gradually overcame their fears and got in the water. The guys took them fishing one morning and Heather and I got to relax in the condo. Unfortunately I think I sent them home with this terrible cold I've had. So sorry!!! I didn't mean to!!!!

The following week was Thunder on the Gulf. We went back down to the condo and took Trip and Kristen with us. Back out on the boat we went. I think Charla was a little scared of the jellyfish, but once she discovered a way to scoop them out onto the beach, the hunt was on! Emme and Matthew played together and Kristen and I hung out on Robinson Island while the guys anchored offshore and watched the race. The weather was awesome and we couldn't have asked for a better weekend.

We weathered Tropical Storm Faye this past weekend. It was really much ado about nothing. I think we see more severe weather during a normal afternoon thundershower. We did get to visit the new Bass Pro Shop in Spanish Fort and had a nice lunch on the causeway.

I have been the world's worst at taking pictures recently. I promise I will do better and post some new ones soon.