(Note: Nathan and Meagan don’t have Internet at their apartment so it’s a little hard to keep up with replying to comments. As always though, I love hearing from you, though!)
Our Florida Partying got off to a good start Tuesday night with a fabulous meal at Carrabbas. Some friends of ours gave Sarah a $50 gift card for an early birthday present and she generously contributed it toward a meal for the five of us.
After we were done eating, we lounged around in the seating area outside the restaurant just because we had nothing better to do and also because our nickname as a family is The Wild Florida Party Animals.
It always does my mama heart so much good to see Nathan. He is such a grown up man now and I’m so proud of him. But I must say I miss his little boy days and his little boy ways.
Of course in some ways, Nathan hasn’t changed at all. He is still a goofball.
Nathan and Steve enjoy each others’ company so much; they always look forward to those infrequent times when they get to hang out together. Last night they watched a Guy Movie together (so that Nathan could show off his Hi Def TV) and this morning they went out to breakfast. Sunday morning, they’ll be playing together in the worship band at Nathan’s church—Nathan on drums, Steve on bass.
Here are the mama- and papa-to be! Aren’t they just so cute?
And here’s the grandma-to-be, loving every minute of hanging out with all three of my kids.
Yesterday, Nathan spent a few minutes showing us around his new work place. Not to brag or anything, but my son has a job that very few other people in this country are privileged to have. Why is that? Well, last week he actually had to taste test thirty different kinds of ice cream.
I am not even kidding. (Where was I when that job was handed out?)
Actually, the majority of his job is very important (testing dairy products for E. Coli, bacteria, etc.) but part of his job description really and truly does involve tasting ice cream.
Today we had free tickets to LEGOLAND; we just got back a few minutes ago. I have all sorts of pictures to share, one of which makes me laugh out loud every single time I look at it. It is truly priceless.
You know, as I just read back over this post, it occurred to me that we don’t take the most exciting vacations on earth but oh well! We’re having fun, we’re relaxing and we’re enjoying family. That’s what counts!
This is the Florida Party Animal,signing off.
No internet?? How on earth do they keep up with things on their computers?
Cath,
They have to walk down to the leasing office of their apartment complex to get online so they just get online a lot less frequently than they used to. Once their finances pick up a little, they’ll be back to having their own internet–which they will really and truly appreciate! 🙂
You may not take the “most exciting” (by whose standards?) vacations, but do you think that on your deathbed you’re going to look back and say, “Oh Steve, I so regret that we used our days off to go goof around with our children instead of trekking in the Himalaya”? No. Your vacations may not be exotic, but they are deeply meaningful, they are memorable, they will never be regretted, and they center on those things that matter most in life.
Oh, and on another note: NO INTERNET IN THEIR APARTMENT???!!! What kind of insanity is this?? How do they surviiiivvve??? 🙂
Ellen,
They did have internet but then they gave it up along with one of their smart phones to help their budget while preparing for baby. I am soooooo proud of them for foregoing things that are so important to them… But I do miss having Internet. Replying to comments on my phone takes me forever! 🙂
Smart kids!!!
Well, if they are already prioritizing their kiddo this much before he’s even born, it’s quite a sign of the dedication that they will surely show him throughout his life.
Ellen, thank you for putting a smile on my face. I did try to imagine Becky saying what you wrote on her deathbed. That made me giggle 😀
Trine, I agree. Ellen’s words had a lot of wisdom . . . AND they brought a smile to my face as well, since I couldn’t imagine saying those words on my death bed.
Sounds like you are having an awesome time enjoying fun & family. Becky
What a beautiful photo of you (the final one)! I am so impressed by the closeness between all members of your family and how happy you all look together in photos.
Legoland? 😀 Did you know that Lego is of Danish origin? 😀
Trine,
Actually, we were discussing that very subject as we were entering the park. Steve asked us where Legos originated from and none of us guessed Denmark. Now we know!
Forgot to say your blouse color and your eyes go great together!
Glad you enjoyed your evening. The restaurant you picked is one of my favorites. Jim and I went to one in Myrtle Beach and he really enjoyed it, too. Just being with family makes a fun time. Don’t have to spend lots of money like some think you do. I just enjoy walking around looking at the different areas, stores, beach, etc. Good picture of you, Becky!
Amen to that. I do enjoy eating out but I do not want to pay too much for it. Sadly like you Ann I do enjoy walking around at the different areas and take picturees but here in Denmark the culture is very much about going out together (eating)…. And that is nice of course but sometimes I would wish being together with my family not always 99% of time had to include food
Cute, cute pictures. 🙂