Florida

The purpose of coming down to Florida for 6 weeks was to get away from the snow and cold of Denver, but I didn't know it would be this much of a vacation. And even though I'm working full time down here, I'm very much relaxed.

I get to spend time with Mom and Dad.
I get to sit out on the deck and read in the sunshine.
I get to go to the beach.
I get to see Dad excited over new bromeliads.
I get to laugh with Mom over stories from the ER.
I get to sleep.

Last week Dad and I drove down to Tampa to visit Tropiflora - the biggest nursery I've ever seen. Millions of colored plants filled the net-covered buildings and Dad was like a kid in a candy store. It's a joy to see him so passionate and knowledgeable about these unique plants.



Last Wednesday I drove up to New Symrna Beach and soaked up the sun. The water was a little chilly, even for my taste, but I listened to the gulls and squinched my toes in the cool sand and was warmed by the rays.



And last night I finished my first "real" quilting project. It's a little cheater quilt that I made for Mom's charity auction, but I did it all myself - even the binding! Now I'm starting one that Mom and I pieced together for a friend's new baby. Mom said she was shocked by my interest; I told her it was genetic.

Super Bowl!

Is it really a super bowl party if it's just you and your parents watching the game?


Of course it is!


Mom and Dad and I ate yummy snacks like potato skins, shrimp kabobs and bean dip and watched the Colts beat the bears! Yeah Indianapolis!!


Even Mom got into it (a little). It was fun and a good game. However, I wasn't impressed with the big "Superbowl" ads this year...