Saturday

Yikes the hot humid air has made a u-turn down here in sunny Florida for a couple hours. It was actually very comfortable outside this AM. Looking forward to some more great weather for here and of course some chilly temps in the mountains(if we get back there). After our quiet times, lite breakfast and heading out to water the tomato plants I got ready to help Nancy get ready for the big family get together later this evening.

I did the vacuuming, cleaned the light shades and fans and shot at a few squirrels with my BB gun who were digging once again in my recently planted seeds. These bushy tails are a real pain as they constantly dig in the new grass sprouts as well dig in the garden. The BBS don't kill them but do cause them to flip over when struck. It's rather comical to watch them if I get lucky and make a hit. They are really very destructive and we have so many here, actually there are more squirrels in my 'hood than in the mountain 'hood. I will eat them from up there(mountains) as they are very tasty if only Nancy would let me.

Well I got a little reading in between honey-do's, a little football and a small power nap before family started to arrive. Pap and GG came first as he is back driving at least for the day. He seems much better than last week with no swelling in the feet and legs and his appetite improved greatly. He actually was pleasant with no temper tantrums so things are looking up. Bob, Jill, Annsley and baby Gabey arrived and there was much fan fare for him as it was the first he had been seen on this side of the bay. He has gained a little over a pound in just 2 weeks and no wonder as he sucks down 3 ounces in no time flat. He was held most of the evening and seemed so content with an occasional smile and whimper. Such a cutie and little Samuel just looked and smiled at him. They will be best buds in a couple years. Ava and Annsley played great together and they were in the toy room most of the evening until neighbor Phoenix came by for awhile . He is 4 now and where did the time go??

The dinner was very succulent as we purchased a pork rib roast with the bones in which leaves the meat so much juicer. Wow was that ever tasty along with smashed taters and Bob made the gravy, Lima beans, carrots and a toss salad. Yumm!! GG wanted chocolate cream pie for dessert and we all had at least 2 pieces. I could not turn that down as it was delightful and delicious. We sat around afterwards watching a little football and the Rays as they finally won a game, yea!!!!

It was close to 9 or so when everyone started to pack up and head home. There was another hour of clean up before we could finally hit the showers. The Gators got manhandled by the Crimson Tide again, the Seminoles and USF won their games big. Today the BUCS win( cause they have a bye) and hopefully the Rays will win out and capture the pennant in their division. Its over to Tampa this AM for worship at Element Church. Bob is celebrating the 2nd birthday of the church he planted and we are excited and anticipating a large gathering also its bloody Sunday as the blood mobiles will be in the parking lot all morning. What better way to reach out to the community by giving to those who have a need for life saving blood. LATER