Spring Break

Last week was G's Spring Break so we decided to go to Ocean City, MD from Thursday through Monday. It was too cold on the Eastern Shore to get in the water or walk on the beach. However, it was nice to get away, but Rick and G did make one stop at the beach. We shopped at the outlet malls at Rehobeth Beach, DE, refilled our popcorn buckets at Fisher's, played mini-golf in the freezing wind, ate wonderful pizza at Tugo's and mexican at Tequila Mockingbird. All our usual places to go when in the OC.

Easter morning we went to church at a fire station in Delaware and then got a tour of the fire trucks. G looked cute sitting in them with her Easter dress. I love the OC. The Atlantic Ocean beaches are my favorite. Acutally my most favorite beaches are the ones we found in Vieques, Puerto Rico. But since I can't go there at a drop of a hat, the OC will always do just fine.

Thank you Jim and Opal for the use of your condo. It's a home away from home...at the beach!!

Sleeping Beauty

I hadn't mentioned our trip last month to see Sleeping Beauty. Rick and I couldn't wait for it to be over. The first Act was three modern ballet pieces, intermission, and then...finally...Sleeping Beauty began. During the whole first act all I heard in my ear from G trying to whisper, "Where's Sleeping Beauty?" I wish I had a dollar for every time she asked. Sleeping Beauty finally started, and G loved it.

At the end, Sleeping Beauty's wedding party is entertained with solo ballet pieces. The solos or duets were Aurora and her prince, Blue Birds, a white cat and Pus in Boots (Rick and G were confused on this one), and Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. The funniest thing was G didn't know who the wolf was with Little Red Riding Hood. Why? Because G's version is Cajun Red Riding Hood from the Hadleys, and the bad guy in this version is an alligator! G asked who the girl in red and wolf were and then asked where's the alligator? Good job my Cajun friend!!

G Did It!!

G has been talking about Disney World, but we have told her she's not ready to go. Why? Because she screams bloody murder when she sees the Easter Bunny or Santa. I went online to show her the Disney characters next to kids and what they look like in real life. G said she didn't want to go, but still talks about going to Mickey's house. So, Friday night I told G if she would hug the Easter Bunny, shake the Maryland turtle's hand (Testitudo), and sit on Santa's lap, we would take her to Disney world. At the easter hunt at the zoo, G took the first step...

Oops...Wrong Cover!

I realized I put the wrong book cover for the last book of Ted Dekker's Paradise Novel Series. The last book is Sinner and not Saint. I am sure everyone noticed! ;~)

Orchids...

I have been working as the Technology Transfer Assistant at the USDA Research Center in the DC area for the past 11 weeks. This is not a permanent position for now, but a chance to learn about another area of USDA. It has been great meeting scientists and learning about their research.

My boss in this position is a scientist who is now the Technology Transfer Coordinator. His specialty is Orchids. The picture above is one he brought to the office from his personal greenhouse. Our office always smells really nice! Isn't the Orchid beautiful? I forgot to take a picture of the Lady Slipper Orchid he brought in recently. It was also beautiful, but did not have a fragrance. Enjoy!!

Just Finished Reading...

I have now finished reading Ted Dekker's Paradise Novel Series. Nice read, but not a favorite. It's one of those you have to read because it would irritate you to not know the ending of the book or series. Of course, whatever book I start I have to finish no matter how long it takes me.

Oops!!!

I forgot to add this picture of Georgia in the Montpelier Mansion blog entry. This is a close up of her dressed in her period outfit or items. G has on her "bonnet", apron and "pocket" over her modern clothes.