Not-Quite-Country Girl

No trip to my sister Maria's place in Florida is complete without a trip to one of the many springs in her area.

Here's your trivia tidbit for today:  What are lepidopterans?

This is my 17-year-old nephew Wyatt, a junior at Trenton High School in Trenton, Florida.

Our sweet grandson Krew turned 5 years old earlier in the month, but this weekend 26 family members gathered for the official birthday celebration.

Mama didn't know that we had a surprise up our sleeves.

Barb, Mama, and I flew from frigid Indianapolis into the sunshine of Gainesville, Florida last Friday, where we rented a minivan and met Maria and her daughter Seanna (who got out of school mid-day to see us) in Alachua at a charming restaurant called The Conestoga.

Mama celebrated her 83rd birthday Sunday with her very favorite people in the world!

Just wanted to let you know, in case you miss me or something, that I'll be gone for a long weekend in Florida's gator country.

I now have my very own photography portfolio online!

I can't think of a better way to spend a winter weekend than watching my grandsons win 6 basketball games.