Back to reality . . .

The last week has been spent enjoying my son Evan's company. He flew in from Portland, OR for a family reunion. We had a blast soaking up the beach, the sun, a few cocktails and the love we share with one another. That's my excuse for not writing lately.

Spending time with Evan, his girlfriend and my nephews and their girlfriends was good fun. It also made me painfully aware of my age. The six of them are so beautiful, full of life, and energy! It was hard to keep up with them! Seems like I was always the first one in bed! I was glad when my sister arrived - I needed support of my generation. My Mom tagged along once in awhile. It was great fun gathering around the dining room table to play cards and eat steamed blue crab - not at the same time, mind you.

Enjoying family time is important. Vital even. A time to gauge the important things and let petty arguments and disagreements go by the way side. Every family has them. Someone doesn't do things your way or they have the audacity to tell you that you are WRONG! So what! Get over it. Grab a hold of your loved ones, give them a big squeeze, smooch them and tell them you love them. In the end - family is all we really have. No one will love you like your family.

I am very lucky. I love you all: Evan, Hallie, Minique, Corey, Matt, Alley, Heath, Elizabeth, Catherine, Samantha, Jack, Mom, Aunt Dot, Cousins, Sean, Kevin, and Shannon (and all your spouses and kids too!) and others left out unintentionally. A big old hug to all of you!

Peace~

Susan