So tonight's social included "TV Night" where the big screen tv was on with sports, and the staff wore football jerseys. They served Chili (with a bit of a kick to it!), tortilla chips, cheese sauce, salsa, sour cream, popcorn, potato chips, chocolate chip cookies that were really soft and gooey, and brownies. And don't forget the complimentary beer, red wine, white wine and blush wine! I enjoyed a crisp glass of white wine while the kids munched on popcorn. I'm a big fan of staying here Tues-thursday nights!
Tomorrow we're going to a trunk-or-treat at a Calvary chapel church in Viera. Grace is Tinkerbell, but Peter Pan's outfit was packed accidentally and is currently on its way to Florida. So I guess he'll be a train conductor--my mom bought AJ a Thomas the Train outfit complete with engineer's cap. We're thinking of going to Sea World tomorrow morning through early afternoon. We'll see. I could sure use the d iversion, and so could the kids at this point.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
no nap
It's nearly impossible to make two children be quiet and nap in the same room at the same time. Maybe bedtime will go better than naptime. Now to wear them out at the pool--without letting them think they're being rewarded for not napping. . .
Harry Potter and the Residence Inn
At breakfast again, Gilka (I remembered her name!) offered me a tray so that I could stock up on food for the kids for later. She mentioned that Sunday will be very busy and suggested I come down early and she'll give us a big tray to load up. I commented that my husband is really more of a morning person, so she told me that he should just come down and ask for her. I really appreciate that.
I can't help but think of when Harry Potter and Friends sneaked into the Hogwarts kitchen and the houseelves gave them all kinds of treats. And when Ron said, "I always was in awe of my brothers for getting all that food, but now I see how easy it is!" Or something to that effect.
I can't help but think of when Harry Potter and Friends sneaked into the Hogwarts kitchen and the houseelves gave them all kinds of treats. And when Ron said, "I always was in awe of my brothers for getting all that food, but now I see how easy it is!" Or something to that effect.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Team of Rivals
I read a review in the newspaper a while back about this book and I was intrigued. The thought that a President would take counsel from his rivals?! Unheard of in this day and age, with the bipartisan split. This sounds like such an interesting perspective:Team of Rivals. It sounds like a lesson those in current leadership would do well to learn: instead of surrounding yourself with "yes men", learn to take criticism!!!!
Watching E.T.
We rented the video for Grace about 2 weeks ago. She bit her nails and acted dramatically frightened, but partway through the video she told us, "I'm getting along with E.T." She really likes him now. She's thinking about going on the ride next time she goes to Universal.
Ahh, life in Cocoa Beach
I think I like hotel life. A maid comes in EVERY day and makes the beds, cleans the bathroom, empties the trash. . I could get used to this!
Plus at breakfast this morning (delicious, too!) the staff remembered my name and the kids' names .I was sooo impressed. I'm trying to remember the lady's name--it started with a G and is Brazilian. I've been googling Brazilian names trying to find it. I feel bad--she even spelled it for me twice!
Then this afternoon, my room card didn't work to get in the building. I was worried because they initially said they were booked on Wed. but would fit me back in on Thursday, so we'd have to check out for one night. yesterday they said it was cleared up, but my first thought was that they'd cancelled the room key and hadn'dt remembered to give us a room! So Iwalked in the lobby and the front desk clerk immediately fixed my key. I hadn't even told her what room I was in, and without looking it up she said that she had our reservation in front of her to update our pricing (we got a discount through Terry's company, who booked this).
I thought that was cool. PLUS they had hot dogs bbqd out by the pool tonight, with huge bowls of publix potato salad, coleslaw and baked beans. And don't forget the pitchers of beer! So today I bought the kids lunch at McD's and that's it. How cool!
Tomorrow we're going to enjoy the pool, which is outdoors but heated to 82 degrees. It's supposed to be a high of 75 tomorrow, and that will be nice. It was quite cold yesterday, and getting warmer today. . . tomorrow should be perfect!
Plus at breakfast this morning (delicious, too!) the staff remembered my name and the kids' names .I was sooo impressed. I'm trying to remember the lady's name--it started with a G and is Brazilian. I've been googling Brazilian names trying to find it. I feel bad--she even spelled it for me twice!
Then this afternoon, my room card didn't work to get in the building. I was worried because they initially said they were booked on Wed. but would fit me back in on Thursday, so we'd have to check out for one night. yesterday they said it was cleared up, but my first thought was that they'd cancelled the room key and hadn'dt remembered to give us a room! So Iwalked in the lobby and the front desk clerk immediately fixed my key. I hadn't even told her what room I was in, and without looking it up she said that she had our reservation in front of her to update our pricing (we got a discount through Terry's company, who booked this).
I thought that was cool. PLUS they had hot dogs bbqd out by the pool tonight, with huge bowls of publix potato salad, coleslaw and baked beans. And don't forget the pitchers of beer! So today I bought the kids lunch at McD's and that's it. How cool!
Tomorrow we're going to enjoy the pool, which is outdoors but heated to 82 degrees. It's supposed to be a high of 75 tomorrow, and that will be nice. It was quite cold yesterday, and getting warmer today. . . tomorrow should be perfect!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Time change!
AJ was up very late last night. And of course, he was the the first one up this morning. I hope he adjusts quickly! Not to mention that daylight savings time changes on Sunday. Ugh. At least it's fall back. . .
And it's colder here in Florida than it was in Utah!! How weird! We were going to go swimming today but it's very windy. I think I'll nix that idea. Instead we're going to my friend Tracy's. We can knit and converse while keeping our kiddos busy. I'm excited to spend time with a friend today.
And it's colder here in Florida than it was in Utah!! How weird! We were going to go swimming today but it's very windy. I think I'll nix that idea. Instead we're going to my friend Tracy's. We can knit and converse while keeping our kiddos busy. I'm excited to spend time with a friend today.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Moving Day!
We're so busy. terry and I have so much to do before the packers arrive in the morning!!! Plus. . . Terry and Grace have one last soccer practice tonight and then our friends are hosting a farewell party for us that we have to zip over to following practice. I picked up Fried Chicken, baked beans, tater babies (like oven baked french fries) and rolls for dinner. A bit more than I usually spend on Groceries, a bit less than I would have spent at fast food. But it's delicious and it keeps AJ and Grace well behaved on a hectic night like this!!
I introduced two friends today who are both new to the area and don't know anybody. I hope they like each other--Utah can be a lonely place!!
As excited as I am to move back HOME, I will miss the people we've connected with and our incredible church.
I introduced two friends today who are both new to the area and don't know anybody. I hope they like each other--Utah can be a lonely place!!
As excited as I am to move back HOME, I will miss the people we've connected with and our incredible church.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Florida!
We're going to FLorida for a week. Our plane leaves tomorrow and we're running around like chickens with our heads cut off trying to make sure we're set. At least I'll have Terry to help me with the kids on this trip!!!
We're so excited. We have some appointments set up for Tuesday to look at some houses. My mom took off 4 days of work so that she could spend time with us and watch Grace and AJ.
On another note, we will be visiting Terry's grandfather over in Brooksville on the Gulf Coast--he has cancer and 2 weeks to live. Terry and I have had some discussions about that, and ironically, the series at church right now is "30 Days to Live". The first in the series dealt with living purposefully: turning intentions into actions, turning focus from self to others, and turning our hearts from earthly matters to eternal matters. Here's a link to that sermon: Live Purposefully
Today was the 2nd in the series, and it covered loving deeply: be present in connecting with others, (and for those of you who watch Barbie: The Princess and the Pauper, I think, "Stay present, stay pleasant and proud. . . " but I digress); and forgive freely--because time is just too short to hold a grudge.
We're so excited. We have some appointments set up for Tuesday to look at some houses. My mom took off 4 days of work so that she could spend time with us and watch Grace and AJ.
On another note, we will be visiting Terry's grandfather over in Brooksville on the Gulf Coast--he has cancer and 2 weeks to live. Terry and I have had some discussions about that, and ironically, the series at church right now is "30 Days to Live". The first in the series dealt with living purposefully: turning intentions into actions, turning focus from self to others, and turning our hearts from earthly matters to eternal matters. Here's a link to that sermon: Live Purposefully
Today was the 2nd in the series, and it covered loving deeply: be present in connecting with others, (and for those of you who watch Barbie: The Princess and the Pauper, I think, "Stay present, stay pleasant and proud. . . " but I digress); and forgive freely--because time is just too short to hold a grudge.
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