S.E. Vacation 2007

No blog in awhile, as we were on an extended vacation from June 7-June 28th. What a wonderful time we had bouncing around the Southeast! First, we spent a week with Duane's family in Myrtle Beach, SC and had a great time! We then spent time with his wonderful parents downtown Charleston shopping in the the market, museums, beloved restaurants and having BBQ's (and don't forget Brusters ice cream!)

We then flew to Ft. Lauderdale FL to spend a week with the loco LaBarbera's! We spent time at the beach, shopping, imax theatre, joking/poking/fighting in fun with my brothers and deep sea fishing was definitely the highlight of the week where we each caught 2 kingfish and quite a few baracuda's. Everyone caught something and it was a great time. Each night we had family night where one family had to cook and another family had to do the entertainment for the evening. It was a wonderful time.

Then we spent just a few days in Orlando with just our kids and did Magic Kingdom at Disney World. We closed the park down including the fireworks at 10pm, and catching the ferry out at 11pm with the rest of the mobs and tired kids. Austin really got into it this year. He loved the Pirates ride, Snow White (because it was scary) and the kiddie roller coasters. What a great time-I don't know if he had more fun or if Duane and I did as we're eating funnel cakes and doubling up on the rides-wanting to go more than he did. And Ashely was a trooper. She enjoyed everything amid the 99 degree temperatures in Orlando, FL. What a great time!

We have a bit of good news! No, I'm not pregnant. But, Duane WILL NOT BE GOING TO AFGHANISTAN!!! It was a decision made only about a month ago, after Austin's last bronchoscopy. Since Austin will be undergoing more surgery's this year, Duane just didn't feel right about leaving us for a year with all the problems our little guy is having. So, State Dept Medical understood and his assignment has been broken. Family comes first.

We're not exactly sure what he'll be doing, but we do know we'll be in DC for one year. Then we bid again. We'll keep you posted!