Where does time really go? I don't think that I even realized it was January and now it is almost over! As I watch parents with small children I almost ache for the days that the girls were small and so much fun. Not that they aren't fun now...it's just so different.

Ted and I just celebrated our 30th anniversary a little early by going to Curacao with friends Mark and Jackie. What a paradise! The weather was the most beautiful that I have ever seen...and the water so blue...and no real agenda except for anything that we wanted! Wow.

Ted and Mark got me out of my comfort zone and I am so thankful that they did. I actually went 4 wheeling (which I have been adamantly against since my days working in ICU) and snorkeling. We could snorkel right off of the beach at our hotel. The colors of the fish and sea life were stunning...can't even describe it to do it justice. It is amazing to me that God would take such care to create such amazing creatures that are, for the most part, not seen.

While we were gone a lot of things happened. Carli got 2 parttime jobs, one at her favorite store Maurices, and one working for a preschool where my niece Jennifer works. They both involve driving quite a few miles, so I really hope that gas prices stay down. She is enjoying her classes at Wayne, and she and Jeremy are looking for an apartment probably in the Canton area for after the wedding.

Kelsie is back at Grove City with a very full schedule (18 semester hours...a big load). She has to determine an unmet need in the current consumer market and develop a marketing plan for this product. If any of you have any suggestions, please let Kelsie or me know!! Any new products that you have up your sleeve? Or anything that you have thought that someone should invent?

I am thankful for the sunshine today...the cold doesn't bother me when there is sun...I have mountains of mail and emails...and a lot of stuff to still do for Dad's estate...I miss him...