While Julia continued to dig in the sand; the guys, John, Caleb and Oliver got in the water, which was cooler than they expected, but they seemed to enjoy it anyway.

On Clearwater Beach it didn't take the kids long. They braved the cooler weather to play in the sand... no hesitation.

Meanwhile, forwad to the present, well close to the present...earlier this week. I made a big old mess in my kitchen after Ron had cleaned the floor for company. I was afraid that something like that would happen again, so I cleaned the fridge of all the leftovers that had remained in there for too long. I hate wasting food, but we just can't buy small enough quantities for two people and we don't have a goat.

It had been almost 2 months since they traveled to New Mexico when they headed to Clearwater Beach, Florida on February 11. It was a cold, snowy winter in Colorado; so they were ready for some sun. Florida is usually the place to be, but this year, it was in the 50's. That is a little on the chilly side on the beach, and especilly on a boat; but it all worked out fine and they had a lot of fun.

Back in Colorado after a trip to Florida, the kids were able to ditch their coats this morning. There was still ice on the ground, but the temperature had risen.

Time is passing faster and faster every day. It seems I get up and it is time to go back to bed. At one time an hour was too long to wait, now the hours pass like minutes did in my youth. Days come and go. Months fly by and years (birthdays) pile up. In order to get anything done, I really have to work on it. Actually, I've always been that way. I know it drives everyone else crazy, but what can I say? I know... Quit worrying about it and GET TO WORK!

I have liked caverns from the first time I entered one. I believe that was the Luray Caverns. In the early 60's my mom, dad and I were able to see the Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico. Ron and I were really glad to hear that our grand children were going there in December. From the pictures it seemed that Julia was a little fightened at first, but by the time this picture was taken she seemed just fine.