This is my first post on my brand new blog!! I'm excited to be able to write down my thoughts and then share them with my children and other family members and friends who may be interested in what's going on here at home.

We had to say "goodbye" to my sister and brother in law this morning after a wonderful three day visit with them. It's wonderful having them here and then driving to visit them in their beautiful home in sunny Florida. The best of both worlds we always say. They get to see the fall color and casual living here in Virginia. We get to enjoy some sunshine in the early spring when we're tired of winter. It's always sad to see them go though.