tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39565177328129024402024-03-13T08:27:37.121-07:00The Bright FamilyWelcome to our family website! We are sharing our lives with one another and would now like to share our lives with you! God is showering us with his love as he continues to bless our marriage and our lives! We're so glad YOU are a part of our lives as well!Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956517732812902440.post-72481804898325167112008-10-18T09:05:00.000-07:002008-10-18T10:22:50.728-07:00More Camping AdventuresWe got to take yet another camping trip this season last weekend, and we couldn't have asked for a more beautiful weekend. It was about 75 degrees and sunny and it was mid-October!!! We had a great time hanging out by the fire, napping in the tent, and going for hikes all weekend long! We revisited a camp we went to at the beginning of the summer in Michigan. It is another State Park with great trails! We really like it here, and we actually got the same campsite we had last time.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is the view out the door of our tent looking up.<br />All of the color on the trees was beautiful!<br />I love getting all the blankets and sleeping bags set up<br />and then lying down looking out the window up at all the trees!<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoTGzUBQPI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/fmPs0QSU8bw/s1600-h/CIMG2873.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoTGzUBQPI/AAAAAAAAAOQ/fmPs0QSU8bw/s320/CIMG2873.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258536522482794738" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Getting the fire started! My favorite part!<br />P.S. Fall is in full swing. Check out all the leaves on the ground!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoOhlsux8I/AAAAAAAAANY/knTW6hjRD_c/s1600-h/CIMG2858.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoOhlsux8I/AAAAAAAAANY/knTW6hjRD_c/s320/CIMG2858.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258531485126674370" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's the fire that we roasted marshmallows over and<br />spent lots of time talking about life! :-)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoRrNnIUSI/AAAAAAAAANg/M4aEPnSNUlQ/s1600-h/CIMG2859.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoRrNnIUSI/AAAAAAAAANg/M4aEPnSNUlQ/s320/CIMG2859.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258534948994306338" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />This fire was perfect for marshmallows!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoTGu2tQwI/AAAAAAAAAOI/x5R0Xv_WFUk/s1600-h/CIMG2868.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoTGu2tQwI/AAAAAAAAAOI/x5R0Xv_WFUk/s320/CIMG2868.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258536521286107906" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here we are warming ourselves up by the fire!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoRrjmd0lI/AAAAAAAAANo/x-6kRAWrBmM/s1600-h/CIMG2862.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoRrjmd0lI/AAAAAAAAANo/x-6kRAWrBmM/s320/CIMG2862.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258534954897101394" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Our campsite. This was the same exact site we stayed<br />at on our FIRST camping trip this summer!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoRsRxdneI/AAAAAAAAANw/LtaBdbmK-4E/s1600-h/CIMG2863.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoRsRxdneI/AAAAAAAAANw/LtaBdbmK-4E/s320/CIMG2863.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258534967291256290" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here it is campsite 127 at Camp Waterloo in Michigan.<br />We noticed that there were VERY few tent campers! Most people<br />had pretty decked out campers and at LEAST pop-up campers.<br />I still prefer a tent myself!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoRs35UE6I/AAAAAAAAAN4/ghBviJGbkPU/s1600-h/CIMG2864.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoRs35UE6I/AAAAAAAAAN4/ghBviJGbkPU/s320/CIMG2864.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258534977524732834" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Yet another favorite part of camping is cooking!<br />Mmmmmm! We made some yummie quesadillas for<br />dinner! That little camp stove is awesome! Look how<br />yummie those look!!!!!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoRtMNRQWI/AAAAAAAAAOA/HZd47eCOab4/s1600-h/CIMG2866.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoRtMNRQWI/AAAAAAAAAOA/HZd47eCOab4/s320/CIMG2866.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258534982977143138" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here is an awesome hiking trail. This was the Water View Trail.<br />It gave great views of the nearby lake. The trials here are really nice.<br />They are spread out over a large area. You have to drive about 10 minutes<br />to reach a few different spots, but it is worth the drive.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoOf--qrqI/AAAAAAAAAM4/zv0Un0fGD3c/s1600-h/CIMG2842.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoOf--qrqI/AAAAAAAAAM4/zv0Un0fGD3c/s320/CIMG2842.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258531457553051298" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The trail outlined the lake seen here. Across the lake<br />you could see all the various colors of trees.<br />It was a gorgeous fall scape.<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoOgbmbuDI/AAAAAAAAANA/XoZ4F4OFk34/s1600-h/CIMG2844.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoOgbmbuDI/AAAAAAAAANA/XoZ4F4OFk34/s320/CIMG2844.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258531465236035634" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoOgmM1QKI/AAAAAAAAANI/2SU6csi7kN4/s1600-h/CIMG2849.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoOgmM1QKI/AAAAAAAAANI/2SU6csi7kN4/s320/CIMG2849.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258531468081447074" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here we are, enjoying a nice long hike! :-)<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoOhU4tkjI/AAAAAAAAANQ/2wwddT0kyJs/s1600-h/CIMG2853.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SPoOhU4tkjI/AAAAAAAAANQ/2wwddT0kyJs/s320/CIMG2853.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258531480613524018" border="0" /></a>Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956517732812902440.post-25298948623732318992008-09-21T14:40:00.001-07:002008-09-21T16:46:23.143-07:00Restful Relaxation<div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">David and I were lucky enough to spontaneously get away for some of the weekend in Sandusky, OH at East Harbor State Park. It was amazing to literally take a deep breath of fresh air and put nothing on the agenda but spending some quality time together. The best part of camping is sleeping outside with all the leaves rustling, the the chilled air, and snuggling inside a tiny tent! There is nothing like escaping from every day life and embracing the laid back spirit of camping. It is like you are in a whole other world that values the antithesis of work, accomplishments, and checking things off the "to-do list"! We certainly hope to find time to do this more often!</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We couldn't have asked for more beautiful weather;</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">as you can see in the background!</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbCVhekHxI/AAAAAAAAAKo/0OMqJh1Kfbg/s1600-h/CIMG2763.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbCVhekHxI/AAAAAAAAAKo/0OMqJh1Kfbg/s320/CIMG2763.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248596090766499602" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Here I am with my feet up! YAY!</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbCV1IAZyI/AAAAAAAAAKw/wFMhjjhHzJA/s1600-h/CIMG2766.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbCV1IAZyI/AAAAAAAAAKw/wFMhjjhHzJA/s320/CIMG2766.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248596096040593186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">David cooking his delicious burgers over the nice, hot fire.</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I LOVE cooking while camping, we had some delicious meals</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">that included sausage biscuits, pancakes, burgers, chicken</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">quesadillas, and brauts......Mmmmmm!</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbJvqF-2aI/AAAAAAAAAMg/NQblqBRk0es/s1600-h/CIMG2805.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbJvqF-2aI/AAAAAAAAAMg/NQblqBRk0es/s320/CIMG2805.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248604236337306018" border="0" /></a><br />Where's the froggie? Bet ya can't find him!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbIGjsZ3BI/AAAAAAAAALw/CsEnGYTijtI/s1600-h/CIMG2787.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbIGjsZ3BI/AAAAAAAAALw/CsEnGYTijtI/s320/CIMG2787.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248602430733147154" border="0" /></a><br />We did lots of relaxing things. We played lots of cards.<br />This is evidence of a card game that David actually won! I had<br />to digitally document this rare occasion!!!!! :-)<br />Just kidding. He tends to win quite frequently. Here is<br />the score as he won 310 to my 185.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbIG-HDUQI/AAAAAAAAAL4/wG3ejDVUS30/s1600-h/CIMG2791.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbIG-HDUQI/AAAAAAAAAL4/wG3ejDVUS30/s320/CIMG2791.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248602437824237826" border="0" /></a><br />David showed me how to build the best fire in the world!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbIHUgTPqI/AAAAAAAAAMA/BsGAf0MEwL4/s1600-h/CIMG2796.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbIHUgTPqI/AAAAAAAAAMA/BsGAf0MEwL4/s320/CIMG2796.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248602443835719330" border="0" /></a><br />I got to get it started! Here come the flames!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbIH0O1VxI/AAAAAAAAAMI/48EKVmRlU4E/s1600-h/CIMG2798.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbIH0O1VxI/AAAAAAAAAMI/48EKVmRlU4E/s320/CIMG2798.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248602452352390930" border="0" /></a><br />Here it is REALLY going strong! Another AWESOME<br />part to camping is the fire! How relaxing! (Did I<br />mention masrhmallows!?)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbIICfcYuI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/XxMxwpeYFYE/s1600-h/CIMG2799.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbIICfcYuI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/XxMxwpeYFYE/s320/CIMG2799.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248602456180155106" border="0" /></a><br />We went on a couple of hikes and this was the view<br />from the Wetland trail, looking into East Harbor. It was<br />truly gorgeous! It was so peaceful to walk along the water.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbEqXLLSQI/AAAAAAAAALI/Mit7A0JC4h4/s1600-h/CIMG2771.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbEqXLLSQI/AAAAAAAAALI/Mit7A0JC4h4/s320/CIMG2771.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248598647801334018" border="0" /></a><br />Here is another shot from a trail. The path was<br />extremely wide and well taken care of! I love all<br />of the green that will unfortunately soon fade away<br />as TODAY is the last official day of summer!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbEqrFk3FI/AAAAAAAAALQ/xYWZ9emcqy8/s1600-h/CIMG2773.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbEqrFk3FI/AAAAAAAAALQ/xYWZ9emcqy8/s320/CIMG2773.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248598653146553426" border="0" /></a><br />Our super tiny tent - perfect for the two of us!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbEq1jjwCI/AAAAAAAAALY/IpsEevbbw0M/s1600-h/CIMG2768.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbEq1jjwCI/AAAAAAAAALY/IpsEevbbw0M/s320/CIMG2768.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248598655956664354" border="0" /></a><br />We went along the beach at Lake Erie. This<br />was one of the friends we visited along the way.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbErOk8AQI/AAAAAAAAALg/97FryqFWK4o/s1600-h/CIMG2775.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbErOk8AQI/AAAAAAAAALg/97FryqFWK4o/s320/CIMG2775.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248598662673334530" border="0" /></a><br />We did not get to swim, but it was super relaxing to<br />watch all the boats and listen to the soft crashing of waves.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbErst3aPI/AAAAAAAAALo/1MH1jFSekMI/s1600-h/CIMG2779.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbErst3aPI/AAAAAAAAALo/1MH1jFSekMI/s320/CIMG2779.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248598670763845874" border="0" /></a><br />Here's my amazing husband simply enjoying sitting and<br />resting!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbCVcMv1uI/AAAAAAAAAKg/Sv4FX5bTYxQ/s1600-h/CIMG2756.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbCVcMv1uI/AAAAAAAAAKg/Sv4FX5bTYxQ/s320/CIMG2756.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248596089349592802" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br />Here we are resting with our feet up together!<br />This piture pretty much sums up our whole<br />weekend! :-)<br /></div><a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbCWlL3noI/AAAAAAAAAK4/mu1-Ce66Ifk/s1600-h/CIMG2767.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SNbCWlL3noI/AAAAAAAAAK4/mu1-Ce66Ifk/s320/CIMG2767.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5248596108941696642" border="0" /></a>Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956517732812902440.post-90566037488138438922008-09-04T17:03:00.000-07:002008-09-04T17:13:43.822-07:00A Picture of BeautyDavid and I went out last weekend with our friends Dave and Karen. As we were out at Fallen Timbers walking and getting some dessert, the sky was absolutely beautiful - I felt like I was in Florida! I have to capture any skies like this in Toledo, OH for they are seemingly few and far between. Here are a few pictures of beauty to share with you all!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMB5DSWuLVI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/g1KmIqlluuo/s1600-h/CIMG2604.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMB5DSWuLVI/AAAAAAAAAKQ/g1KmIqlluuo/s320/CIMG2604.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242323063632964946" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMB5DxBqW5I/AAAAAAAAAKY/rfvL7eIbdKA/s1600-h/CIMG2606.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMB5DxBqW5I/AAAAAAAAAKY/rfvL7eIbdKA/s320/CIMG2606.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242323071866133394" border="0" /></a>Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956517732812902440.post-8408389353748598142008-09-04T16:23:00.001-07:002008-09-04T17:03:23.341-07:00My Classroom!!!!!!!!Here are some fun shots of my classroom! Now that school is in full swing, I just HAD to post pictures of where I now LIVE for the next 9 months :-) You have to admire the work that some of the girls from Bible Study were able to help me with! Britnye was the lamination queen and boy was she good! Katie perfectly brought my mailboxes back to life, and Hillary helped label where all my kids should sit and where their mailboxes are! I now think of my friends when I look in my room each and every day! Thanks ladies for all your help - now you may admire your handiwork! I have had a great start to my year and I think I have a really fun class! I have 29 students, and they seem to get along really well and they know when to stop talking and focus! I think we are going to have a great year!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">This shows the side of the classroom where the Homework<br />and Schedule are posted every day!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMBytvzoVMI/AAAAAAAAAKA/61pF1EMOMlQ/s1600-h/CIMG2679.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMBytvzoVMI/AAAAAAAAAKA/61pF1EMOMlQ/s320/CIMG2679.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242316096511956162" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This is the front of the classroom!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMByt-3PMoI/AAAAAAAAAKI/bBHHrvo5PxM/s1600-h/CIMG2680.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMByt-3PMoI/AAAAAAAAAKI/bBHHrvo5PxM/s320/CIMG2680.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242316100553618050" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is a view of my desk to the back corner. An awesome student<br />brought in the flowers for me on the very first day of school!<br />A+ for him all year! :-)<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMBwH80DLOI/AAAAAAAAAJY/YkKXW7BCoEg/s1600-h/CIMG2673.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMBwH80DLOI/AAAAAAAAAJY/YkKXW7BCoEg/s320/CIMG2673.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242313248145091810" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Here you can see the mailboxes Katie labored over! YAY!<br />This is looking out from my desk to the rest of the room.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMBwIHa1_hI/AAAAAAAAAJg/-i8lzGrK84o/s1600-h/CIMG2674.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMBwIHa1_hI/AAAAAAAAAJg/-i8lzGrK84o/s320/CIMG2674.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242313250992160274" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is from the back of the room looking toward the front<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMBwISywYVI/AAAAAAAAAJo/OfIOZqxfzec/s1600-h/CIMG2677.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMBwISywYVI/AAAAAAAAAJo/OfIOZqxfzec/s320/CIMG2677.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242313254045245778" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here is my favorite area: The Reading Room/Library. Liz (my awesome sis-in-law)<br />helped make the awesome bulletin board with the umbrella on it!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMBwIlWpkqI/AAAAAAAAAJw/HuAHH3VxXQY/s1600-h/CIMG2678.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SMBwIlWpkqI/AAAAAAAAAJw/HuAHH3VxXQY/s320/CIMG2678.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5242313259027632802" border="0" /></a>Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956517732812902440.post-74571414919864256712008-08-28T18:01:00.000-07:002008-08-28T21:57:29.335-07:00Forever FriendsJust this past Wednesday night I said my "Farewell" to Katie!! I cannot believe how fast time went, and I cannot explain how sad I am that I will no longer see one of my best friends on a regular basis. Although I know our distance in miles is vast, I know that I will ALWAYS cherish and remain close at heart with my friend! I am so excited to see what life has to offer both Katie and Dan in their new journey. It was a FUN and emotional night - typical for this group of girls! :-) We had a wonderful time going out to dinner as a group with Britnye, Katie, Hillary, and myself. I have to admit - we know how to have a good time! (Although many of our other friends were sorely missed like JULIE, LAURA, and JENI! You girls make our lives even more fun!) We did girl things and just had a blast. This is a new Chapter in Katie's life as well as ours, and I am excited to see what adventures and story lines will be written for us all in the days ahead!<div style="text-align: center;"><br />Me and Katie being silly!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLeAuCXFqpI/AAAAAAAAAI4/KbrJtZqpZVw/s1600-h/CIMG2582.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLeAuCXFqpI/AAAAAAAAAI4/KbrJtZqpZVw/s320/CIMG2582.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239798219864910482" border="0" /></a><br />Britnye and Katie playing dress up!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLeAu6b0woI/AAAAAAAAAJA/VB6MeEm3mzA/s1600-h/CIMG2577.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLeAu6b0woI/AAAAAAAAAJA/VB6MeEm3mzA/s320/CIMG2577.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239798234917159554" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The Bible Study Girls all together one last time!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLeAvRizDtI/AAAAAAAAAJI/et0_r7gu9ns/s1600-h/CIMG2591.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLeAvRizDtI/AAAAAAAAAJI/et0_r7gu9ns/s320/CIMG2591.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239798241120423634" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Posing - or something :-)<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLeAvw1K41I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/vzPD_yAmuXc/s1600-h/CIMG2599.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLeAvw1K41I/AAAAAAAAAJQ/vzPD_yAmuXc/s320/CIMG2599.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239798249518981970" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br />Da Girlz at El Camino :-)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdu3Jc5XmI/AAAAAAAAAHo/yFwiCRAG5Sw/s1600-h/CIMG2572.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdu3Jc5XmI/AAAAAAAAAHo/yFwiCRAG5Sw/s320/CIMG2572.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239778585177841250" border="0" /></a><br />Look at that sky in the background! Can you<br />believe we are in Toledo, Ohio!?<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdu3rn129I/AAAAAAAAAHw/yaqyzczPSMc/s1600-h/CIMG2574.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdu3rn129I/AAAAAAAAAHw/yaqyzczPSMc/s320/CIMG2574.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239778594350554066" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Katie and Hillary playing models!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdu45ooRsI/AAAAAAAAAIA/apPytyC0-Wk/s1600-h/CIMG2580.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdu45ooRsI/AAAAAAAAAIA/apPytyC0-Wk/s320/CIMG2580.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239778615291823810" border="0" /></a>Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956517732812902440.post-71647843685715178242008-08-28T17:43:00.000-07:002008-08-28T20:21:05.133-07:00Julie's Birthday Bash!My little sissy, who is all grown up now turned 23! I cannot believe it! Julie officially has a job now teaching in the Toledo area at Holloway Elementary School in Springfield District. She is now a spectacular 5th grade teacher and I know her students and colleagues are SO LUCKY to have such an awesome teacher and hard worker! YAY Julie! :-) In order to celebrate her new job and for simply just being born, Mom and Dad came to town and visited! I always LOVE their visits. We just get to hang out and spend lots of quality time together. They came and helped me with my classroom and then we went to see Julie's new room! I am extremely jealous of Julie's AIR CONDITIONED classroom! :-) She made it look so cute and fun. We then went to Tango's on the Docks downtown. Mmmmm! We all enjoyed our massive quantity of food and then went for a long walk on the docks after dinner! It was wonderful. Saturday we slept in a bit and ate cake for Julie's actual Birthday. We had so much fun and it is always such a blessing to spend time with family! Of course we missed Angela, David, and Lukers too, but we know you were with us in spirit! :-) <br /><div style="text-align: center;">My sissy Ju-Ju and Fiance Jon<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdJCQHs54I/AAAAAAAAAHI/LSXAqY-SKVk/s1600-h/CIMG2548.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdJCQHs54I/AAAAAAAAAHI/LSXAqY-SKVk/s320/CIMG2548.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239736994504697730" border="0" /></a><br />Me and the Hubby enjoying the beautiful night!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdJC3YZ0wI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/1WQrKtZZGeY/s1600-h/CIMG2556.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdJC3YZ0wI/AAAAAAAAAHQ/1WQrKtZZGeY/s320/CIMG2556.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239737005043733250" border="0" /></a><br />Mom and Dad looking wonderful with the picturesque<br />Toledo backdrop!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdJDQAOaBI/AAAAAAAAAHY/dwDemAIvitc/s1600-h/CIMG2559.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdJDQAOaBI/AAAAAAAAAHY/dwDemAIvitc/s320/CIMG2559.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239737011653208082" border="0" /></a><br />The Girlies loving eachother!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdJD1-E5vI/AAAAAAAAAHg/af34ZhGFZ3c/s1600-h/CIMG2561.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdJD1-E5vI/AAAAAAAAAHg/af34ZhGFZ3c/s320/CIMG2561.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239737021844743922" border="0" /></a>\Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956517732812902440.post-10895628843900255632008-08-28T17:24:00.000-07:002008-08-28T17:42:49.853-07:00Wonderful WeddingsDavid and I have had quite a few weddings this summer, which has filled our weekends with lots to do. I cannot believe that school is just around the corner!! Time has seriously flown by. Here are a few fun pics from Rich and Deidre's wedding. These two are "Pharmacy Friends" that David graduated with.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">My Hubby an Me :-)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdFNG_gBZI/AAAAAAAAAGw/Jk8FwlZ-se4/s1600-h/CIMG2516.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 248px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdFNG_gBZI/AAAAAAAAAGw/Jk8FwlZ-se4/s320/CIMG2516.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239732782986429842" border="0" /></a><br />The Handsome Couple<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdFNlpf9pI/AAAAAAAAAG4/kH0vhkj7E_g/s1600-h/CIMG2518.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdFNlpf9pI/AAAAAAAAAG4/kH0vhkj7E_g/s320/CIMG2518.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239732791215650450" border="0" /></a><br />Megan and Todd (Who were just married as well!)<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdFOHOMQmI/AAAAAAAAAHA/76wmNvGEjeY/s1600-h/CIMG2520.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SLdFOHOMQmI/AAAAAAAAAHA/76wmNvGEjeY/s320/CIMG2520.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239732800227918434" border="0" /></a>Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956517732812902440.post-21504112067141637502008-08-03T16:09:00.001-07:002008-08-05T20:31:15.225-07:00Girls Just Want to Have Fun!Friday night before the canoe trip on Saturday, we were able to get us all together in the wonderful town of Van Wert to spend some time together. with all the ladies! Some had to leave the babies at home and give up some time with their families and husbands to spend time together! I cannot remember the last time we were all able to be together - nor can I remember the last time I laughed so hard! We basically stayed up late and talked and told stories and laughed our heads off! We had pizza for dinner and a quick run of course to get some Ice Cream! Yum Yum! I love each and every one of these girls so much! It was so great to spend some quality time together! Since I forgot my camera these pics are courtesy of Katie! Thanks Katie! JENI YOU WERE MISSED MORE THAN YOU KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-( Wish you could have been there with us!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The Girls at Laura's on the couch - This was taken sometime in between laughs!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJY60QQxu0I/AAAAAAAAAGg/_aa2I4jUxFo/s1600-h/Girls+on+Couch.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJY60QQxu0I/AAAAAAAAAGg/_aa2I4jUxFo/s320/Girls+on+Couch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230432686630353730" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Ice Cream Run! Surprise, Surprise!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJY60iR2k0I/AAAAAAAAAGo/QCMg3hNCcx0/s1600-h/Girls+Ice+Cream.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJY60iR2k0I/AAAAAAAAAGo/QCMg3hNCcx0/s320/Girls+Ice+Cream.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230432691466703682" border="0" /></a>Laura, Julie, Brit, Hillary, Heather, and Katie<br /></div>Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956517732812902440.post-90463565762350008122008-08-03T14:53:00.000-07:002008-08-03T18:14:26.768-07:00Family Canoe Trip to Mohican!On Saturday we were able to do our annual canoe trip to Mohican State Park! We usually have the whole family there with Angela and David as well as David's dad and sis too! This year Angela and David couldn't make it due to Angela's wonderful midnight schedule! :-( Liz (David's sis) was unable to make it as she is now working in Louisville, KY for another week. We missed everyone so much this year, but we had a great time. David's dad, Doug, was able to join us for lunch! We always start the day off right with a huge picnic with all the trimmings! We eat at the Covered Bridge in the middle of the Park. Then we head off to hit the rapids! Haha. The river was quite low this year, but we only scraped bottom a few times. We usually have tons of crazy fun trying to tip each other and splashing constantly. Jon and Julie along with David and I had to team up on mom and dad to tip them first. Then of course, they instantly retaliated and took us down too! We of course had a ton of fun and it was SO nice to see family all together!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Jon, Julie, Me, and David<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYvqe5SvNI/AAAAAAAAAF4/tUplX8QEmcA/s1600-h/CIMG2253.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYvqe5SvNI/AAAAAAAAAF4/tUplX8QEmcA/s320/CIMG2253.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230420424131787986" border="0" /></a><br />Mom and Dad smiling pretty!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYvq-hSPlI/AAAAAAAAAGA/_ZSrOTf2xfM/s1600-h/CIMG2254.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYvq-hSPlI/AAAAAAAAAGA/_ZSrOTf2xfM/s320/CIMG2254.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230420432621026898" border="0" /></a><br />Some of The Bright Family:<br />P.S. I actually had to stand on the cooler so you could see my face in the picture standing between these two super tall guys!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYvrA8vzEI/AAAAAAAAAGI/mqYdXBfDlXM/s1600-h/CIMG2257.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYvrA8vzEI/AAAAAAAAAGI/mqYdXBfDlXM/s320/CIMG2257.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230420433273080898" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Mommy and Me :-)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYty4560yI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/Tb8XzpHf2ag/s1600-h/CIMG2239.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYty4560yI/AAAAAAAAAFQ/Tb8XzpHf2ag/s320/CIMG2239.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230418369529434914" border="0" /></a><br />The whole gang eating a delicious picnic lunch<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYtzZ-VfaI/AAAAAAAAAFY/Wys2mLFSiCk/s1600-h/CIMG2241.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYtzZ-VfaI/AAAAAAAAAFY/Wys2mLFSiCk/s320/CIMG2241.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230418378406329762" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Daddy and his girls!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYtzu_yezI/AAAAAAAAAFg/-sQSG3bDPbU/s1600-h/CIMG2242.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYtzu_yezI/AAAAAAAAAFg/-sQSG3bDPbU/s320/CIMG2242.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230418384049568562" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The two sissies! Me and Julie<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYt0LEYRYI/AAAAAAAAAFo/fPdWeRJHYlo/s1600-h/CIMG2246.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYt0LEYRYI/AAAAAAAAAFo/fPdWeRJHYlo/s320/CIMG2246.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230418391585015170" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Me and the Hubby getting ready to canoe<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYt0WR8_5I/AAAAAAAAAFw/_T8JZ6tQBM4/s1600-h/CIMG2250.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJYt0WR8_5I/AAAAAAAAAFw/_T8JZ6tQBM4/s320/CIMG2250.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230418394594738066" border="0" /></a>Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956517732812902440.post-8582363088297312232008-07-27T20:02:00.000-07:002008-08-03T16:06:32.665-07:00Going Away PartyTonight we had to say another goodbye to some of our very dear friends. Dan is leaving this week as he is ready to embark upon his new teaching job in Colorado Springs, Colorado! Katie gets to wait a month longer from now to join him there. She will have the chance to stay with us for awhile before she heads out to the majestic mountains! We are so excited for this awesome adventure in their lives and I know that God has so much to offer both of them! Unfortunately, I have to see another best friend go away. This is the epitome of bitter-sweet. I cannot wait to see what spectacular things God offers these two, but I am in my own carnal self, so sad to let go of another friend. I know I must let go in order to see my friends prosper and build their lives, but my heart aches that I cannot witness it first hand with my own two eyes! That being said, we were able to send Dan off with a little visit from many of their friends and family. Katie's parents, Grandma, Andy and Julie (Brother and Sis-in-Law), Aunts and Uncles, and countless friends were all able to attend. I think one of the best parts of this was getting to see Andy, Julie, and Caleb again! We love that they have moved a bit closer to us so we can see with them more often! Other than that we swam, ate, played games, talked, laughed, and showed our love to these two who have so wonderfully touched our lives and made them much more full and deep by knowing them. Although they will be sorely missed as they have been such a HUGE part of our lives for SO long, I cannot wait to see all of the fun and amazing things they will get to partake in out in Colorado. YAY! I cannot wait to plan my next trip out there to visit! Take a peek at some of the fun stuff we did tonight!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />My Hubby and Me<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI0_9wSECbI/AAAAAAAAAE4/HoP9ywFL0_k/s1600-h/CIMG2172.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI0_9wSECbI/AAAAAAAAAE4/HoP9ywFL0_k/s320/CIMG2172.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227905072612247986" border="0" /></a><br />The VIP's of the party!<br />Katie's Aunt Ruth, Mom, Grandma, Aunt Denise, and Uncle Lloyd<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI0_-XpSw5I/AAAAAAAAAFA/Ydgq4LtzyDo/s1600-h/CIMG2162.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI0_-XpSw5I/AAAAAAAAAFA/Ydgq4LtzyDo/s320/CIMG2162.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227905083178664850" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Julie and Britnye looking so cute!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI08dVd3YwI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/3-6FHV85zEQ/s1600-h/CIMG2159.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI08dVd3YwI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/3-6FHV85zEQ/s320/CIMG2159.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227901217123296002" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Caleb and Katie Playing<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI08dunxb4I/AAAAAAAAAEY/9CemhjGQyTA/s1600-h/CIMG2165.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI08dunxb4I/AAAAAAAAAEY/9CemhjGQyTA/s320/CIMG2165.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227901223875735426" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">The boys in action playing some sweet basketball!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI08d-VMtRI/AAAAAAAAAEg/tyeoF69bdcY/s1600-h/CIMG2160.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI08d-VMtRI/AAAAAAAAAEg/tyeoF69bdcY/s320/CIMG2160.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227901228092798226" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Britnye and Heather<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI08eVMI_2I/AAAAAAAAAEo/4WhEANapVUM/s1600-h/CIMG2167.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI08eVMI_2I/AAAAAAAAAEo/4WhEANapVUM/s320/CIMG2167.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227901234228821858" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The Girls: Britnye, Julie (and Baby #2), Heather, and Katie<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI08ezbGhKI/AAAAAAAAAEw/VxoKta6zkGI/s1600-h/CIMG2171.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SI08ezbGhKI/AAAAAAAAAEw/VxoKta6zkGI/s320/CIMG2171.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227901242344637602" border="0" /></a><br />The Current Toledo Gang - One Last Time! :-(<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJY2Gf2HyiI/AAAAAAAAAGY/wOOXPz4R9TA/s1600-h/6+Toledo+Friends.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJY2Gf2HyiI/AAAAAAAAAGY/wOOXPz4R9TA/s320/6+Toledo+Friends.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230427502493026850" border="0" /></a><br />Some of the BEST girls I've EVER known!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJY2GHVIttI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/xNxbIMg04VU/s1600-h/Girls+Picture.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJY2GHVIttI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/xNxbIMg04VU/s320/Girls+Picture.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230427495912224466" border="0" /></a><br />The last of the current Toledo Gang! :-(<img style="width: 1px; height: 18px;" src="file:///C:/Users/David/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJY2Gf2HyiI/AAAAAAAAAGY/wOOXPz4R9TA/s1600-h/6+Toledo+Friends.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SJY2Gf2HyiI/AAAAAAAAAGY/wOOXPz4R9TA/s320/6+Toledo+Friends.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230427502493026850" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956517732812902440.post-59273241913950638872008-07-26T15:24:00.000-07:002008-07-26T21:19:30.348-07:00Summer Fun in the Sun in St. LouisI just got back from a fantastic trip to St. Louis to visit Jeni and Brian! We had an awesome time doing lots of girl things like shopping and hanging out. I got to see Jeni in action teaching her swim lessons which was lots of fun. All of the little ones she teaches are so cute! They all liked "Miss Jeni" so much! I got in late Sunday night and we had movie night at their friends' house Jason and Hillary. They just had twins and it was lots of fun hanging out with them. On Monday we went to some Outlet Malls of course to do some quick shopping! Next, we went to the pool and had some swim lessons. I then got to go out to dinner with the whole entire Gardner family to celebrate Kevin's (Jeni's father-in-law) birthday. Tuesday we had a lot of fun doing some more shopping and lots of talking. We came home to have dinner with a bunch of their friends in St. Louis! Phil, Jill, and Chase, along with Jason, Hillary, and the boys (Aiden and Blake). We had spaghetti and some AWESOME cake from a great St. Louis bakery (MacAurthur's or something!). Yum. Wednesday we visited Grant's Farm where there was lots to see. We had lots of fun looking at animals and seeing a historic St. Louis place. Then of course the rest of the day was filled with even more shopping if you can believe it, and then we got tickets for the Cardinal's game Wednesday night! It was quite an adventure to say the least! We also went to an awesome ice cream place called Ted Drewe's, which is a tradition for most follwing a Cardinal's game. Then came Thursday - my last day! I was sad to see my visit end, but we did a bit more shopping on Thursday and then met Brian for dinner. After dinner I packed up and got ready to fly home. Overall it was a super fun trip and it was so great to have some quality time with Jeni! Here are some fun pics we took!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Me feeding Blake - what a sweetie! Blake was the<br />easy one to feed, while Jeni got spit up on quite a bit!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIuo9CHgmeI/AAAAAAAAADo/1K8lCbOEnGc/s1600-h/Heather+and+Blaker.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIuo9CHgmeI/AAAAAAAAADo/1K8lCbOEnGc/s320/Heather+and+Blaker.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227457558987446754" border="0" /></a>Enjoying the Cardinals game (eventhough we didn't quite win)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIuo9pfBjWI/AAAAAAAAADw/0SjKEBf6Un4/s1600-h/Jeni+Heather+Game.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIuo9pfBjWI/AAAAAAAAADw/0SjKEBf6Un4/s320/Jeni+Heather+Game.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227457569555058018" border="0" /></a><br />Brian, Jeni and Heather after the game<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIuo90R5_2I/AAAAAAAAAD4/ELoFTMto3X0/s1600-h/Jeni+Brian+Heather+Ball+Game.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIuo90R5_2I/AAAAAAAAAD4/ELoFTMto3X0/s320/Jeni+Brian+Heather+Ball+Game.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227457572452826978" border="0" /></a>Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956517732812902440.post-85797795789134529632008-07-25T20:19:00.000-07:002008-07-26T15:18:53.067-07:00St. Pete Beach VacationDavid and I were able to spend some quality time this summer in St. Petersburg Beach. We basically did a bunch of nothing, which is the best kind of something in the world! We had lots of fun playing games on the beach, laying out, sleeping in the sun, and lots of swimming. Nothing is better than the beautiful sunshine kissing your face in Florida. It was also a nice time to have nothing else to do - no papers to grade or lessons to plan and no homework for David. We are definitely not taking this time for granted. We were also lucky enough to have my Grandparents drive an hour and a half to visit us while we were there. We took them to lunch at a place called 'Spinners' that was a restaurant at the top of the Grand Plaza Hotel that had a revolving floor. You were able to see some of the most spectacular views as you spun 360 degrees to see the Ocean Side and the Bay Side. We also took a dinner cruise that took us all around Tampa Bay. It was the perfect night for a sunset as well. It was a trip I will never forget and we're already planning the next one!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our view of the ocean from our room<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIugXOGa-gI/AAAAAAAAADI/YUbg9SL1W0w/s1600-h/CIMG1721.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIugXOGa-gI/AAAAAAAAADI/YUbg9SL1W0w/s320/CIMG1721.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227448113276058114" border="0" /></a><br />The courtyard in the middle of our hotel<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIugXQ5MTLI/AAAAAAAAADQ/_269EJFVzmo/s1600-h/CIMG1724.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIugXQ5MTLI/AAAAAAAAADQ/_269EJFVzmo/s320/CIMG1724.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227448114025876658" border="0" /></a><br />Here we are enjoying the beach<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIugXhEax-I/AAAAAAAAADY/xFTyGwOwksU/s1600-h/CIMG1828.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIugXhEax-I/AAAAAAAAADY/xFTyGwOwksU/s320/CIMG1828.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227448118367930338" border="0" /></a><br />The beautiful beach where we spent most of our days<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIugYKWCnEI/AAAAAAAAADg/izK5914_SQI/s1600-h/CIMG1824.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIugYKWCnEI/AAAAAAAAADg/izK5914_SQI/s320/CIMG1824.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227448129447697474" border="0" /></a><br />Grandma and Grandpa Hall at the Restaurant<br />when they came for a visit! Aren't they so cute!?<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIucy7D4SAI/AAAAAAAAACo/JTQ8Gu7DYT4/s1600-h/CIMG1741.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIucy7D4SAI/AAAAAAAAACo/JTQ8Gu7DYT4/s320/CIMG1741.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227444191154948098" border="0" /></a><br />The view from 'Spinners' Restaurant of the Bay<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIucz8wCw9I/AAAAAAAAACw/Jcj-Orsih3U/s1600-h/CIMG1743.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIucz8wCw9I/AAAAAAAAACw/Jcj-Orsih3U/s320/CIMG1743.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227444208788489170" border="0" /></a><br />The view of the beach from 'Spinners'<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIuc0RmEUJI/AAAAAAAAAC4/9Qdk9oB1Jo0/s1600-h/CIMG1751.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIuc0RmEUJI/AAAAAAAAAC4/9Qdk9oB1Jo0/s320/CIMG1751.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227444214383792274" border="0" /></a><br />Here you can see 'Spinners' on the top of the tall building in the back.<br />The whole restaurant spun around in a circle while you ate dinner!<br />It was lots of fun and a great time with Grandma and Grandpa.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIuc0-VV7sI/AAAAAAAAADA/H6ZunwcgYJY/s1600-h/CIMG1785.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SIuc0-VV7sI/AAAAAAAAADA/H6ZunwcgYJY/s320/CIMG1785.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227444226393239234" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our cute little dinner cruise ship<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SItMNAkeYZI/AAAAAAAAACA/5zbTL2mzM1E/s1600-h/CIMG1770.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SItMNAkeYZI/AAAAAAAAACA/5zbTL2mzM1E/s320/CIMG1770.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227355578868588946" border="0" /></a><br />Here we are getting ready to board the Starlite Princess<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SItMNQM_dsI/AAAAAAAAACI/9Qs6lLXhP0w/s1600-h/CIMG1771.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SItMNQM_dsI/AAAAAAAAACI/9Qs6lLXhP0w/s320/CIMG1771.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227355583065061058" border="0" /></a><br />A view of the million dollar homes on our dinner cruise. <br />They said each floor of the house runs about a 1 to 1.5 million<br />dollars! You do the math on these babies!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SItMN1tpOZI/AAAAAAAAACQ/ReqljXCjzVs/s1600-h/CIMG1802.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SItMN1tpOZI/AAAAAAAAACQ/ReqljXCjzVs/s320/CIMG1802.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227355593134127506" border="0" /></a><br />David and I on the cruise taking in the views<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SItMOcyPd1I/AAAAAAAAACY/qcn05kJnP_8/s1600-h/CIMG1781.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SItMOcyPd1I/AAAAAAAAACY/qcn05kJnP_8/s320/CIMG1781.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227355603622393682" border="0" /></a><br />The beautiful sunset to end our gorgeous night! <br />There were too many of these perfect sunsets to count!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SItMOrudbSI/AAAAAAAAACg/YSVgItIYY04/s1600-h/CIMG1807.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_xCymKGpUrV0/SItMOrudbSI/AAAAAAAAACg/YSVgItIYY04/s320/CIMG1807.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227355607633063202" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3956517732812902440.post-82332237666932427562008-07-23T23:33:00.000-07:002008-07-23T23:49:38.203-07:00Learning<span style="font-size:100%;">Finally! I have given in and decided to create a Blog Site for us! Now that we have to face the reality of so many of our friends moving away :-( I have decided I HAVE to create a site to share our lives with one another! I am excited to get started on this project and have lots of fun with it! Look forward to seeing many new pictures and fun things added to this frequently - at least until school starts! </span>Heather and Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15958764317442609527noreply@blogger.com2