Just an Update

I was in Richmond, VA last week for a 'crash course' for the Series 6 & 63 tests that I need to take this coming week. I was hoping that it would have been more helpful, but I'm not entirely sure that it was. I had the opportunity to meet quite a few new hires who are in the same boat as me, so I think that was the most helpful.

The travel days were not fun...on New Year's day it took over 5 hours longer than it should have, they 'misplaced' my luggage (but I did finally get it at 4:30 am the next morning!) When I got the rental car, no one was there, so I had myself an 'Austin Powers' moment... I was trying to get my PT Cruiser out of a tiny little parking space, where I was blocked in by another car. I finally got out, with a few scratches on the car, but nothing too bad! It only took about 15 minutes to get the car out of the space!

Anyway, I'm glad to be back home with my family! Hope everyone had a great New Year's and I will let you know how I do on my tests.

More Fun with the Kids

Arianna came for a visit today

They had a busy afternoon...making 'super' balls, playing Sorry, drawing pictures, going to see 'Happy Feet' and watching 'How to Eat Fried Worms!' and playing with the exercise balls! Will was pretty tired after she went home!

Will goes back to school tomorrow after being on break for the last 3 weeks...I'm still not used to the year-round school schedule yet. Will sure likes it though.

The Only Christmas Pictures I took this Year :-(

I cannot believe I/we didn't take more - no one seemed in the mood for pictures, I suppose.

We all had a very nice Christmas and missed everyone lots. It was actually quite busy, especially since Sunday was Christmas Eve and Tom had two sermons/services to do.

Hope everyone had a great holiday and I wish all (dare I say 'Y'all') a very Happy New Year!!

I am off to the airport now - going to Richmond, VA for a week of training to prepare for my Securities test! I won't be taking my computer because it's been acting up again and I don't want to mess with bringing it, but I will check back with everyone when I get home!

Happy New Year!

Turtles Sunning Themselves

I saw these turtles getting some sun a few days ago in the lake outside the bank I'm working in.

Christmas Caroling with the Kids From Church

We went out with a few of the kids from church to go Christmas caroling - it was fun. I haven't done that since I was a kid! The little blond girl is Dolly (Dorothy is her given name) and she is just the cutest little 3 year old!

This was a Fun Day!

A beautiful, cold, crisp, bright fall day! We even saw dolphins jumping in the water next to the boat! Very cool.

Will's At The Wheel!

Will did such a great job on the boat. He seemed very natural moving around. In addition to steering the boat, he helped with raising and lowering the sails. Peter, the captain, was impressed at how well Will listened and did what he was asked to do! I think this is something he will always remember...I know we will!

From our Sailing Trip The Day After Thanksgiving!

By the Theatre

This is the complex where the theatre is...they have lots of restaurants and shops - Will especially likes the fountain!

A Parking Lot

I know this is just a parking lot for the movie theatre, but I think it's so pretty!

Finally found the Kayaking Pictures!!

When the girls were here we went kayaking and had a great time! Glad I found them!

I love the way the clouds reflect off the water