Is that really rain?

Can you believe it? It's been raining all day long! How great is that? Maybe the yard will lose some of its, well, deadness. That'd be nice, huh?

I didn't really do much of anything today. We got a new sink for the kitchen, couldn't get the stove top because the appliance store was closed. By the end of the summer we'll have one nice kitchen. The project after that? The driveway - including putting in a backyard and, you guessed it, a pool. :)

Tomorrow's the big dedication Sunday, and I cannot wait! It's going to be such a great experience. Plus, I'm getting all sorts of family to come and share in the fun, which just kicks up the happiness by a factor of at least 10. Of course, with the new church I'll be there from 6:30-12:30, which is quite the day, but really worth it. It helps when you love all the people there.

On that note, I'm going to go make my way towards bed. 5:00 is quite early. But I can't wait!

Until tomorrow...
Drew

Slow and Easy

Just the way your mother likes it, Trebek. Ha. OK, kidding.

Today was a nice slow and easy day. I woke up at 9:00 and actually had to wake the dogs up! Talk about a nice treat for me! Then again, I think I've got a lot more days like today lined up for the rest of the summer.

This morning marked a milestone for me. Today I decided would be the perfect time for a Driver's License renewal, so off I headed to the DMV. I was only there for about an hour and a half, actually, which isn't too bad. Bonus was that it didn't even feel like an hour and a half. I basically had to get everything about my license changed - picture (of course), height, weight, and eye color. Actually, the best part of being there was watching the 15 year olds come running out of the testing room to tell their moms that they had passed the test and were getting their permits. Brought back memories.

My afternoon was spent watching hours and hours of TiVo. Don't worry, Jack and Maggie got to come upstairs and enjoy it too. Doesn't she look relaxed on my bed?

Tonight we had a game night for the folks from Trinidad. We had 13 people show, which I was actually quite impressed with. It was great to be able to hang out with all the peeps again. Something tells me that this might become a regular thing, and I wouldn't mind that at all. I really do love these people.

Alright, time for me to head to bed and see what else TiVo has in store for me. Y'all be good!

Until tomorrow...
Drew

Home Again, Again

And they're so glad that I am! I busted them out around 4:00 this afternoon, and they've been loving life ever since. And, you know, I'm glad to be back with them, too. The stuffed animals only got us so far while we were down there. Too bad the rest of the family isn't here to enjoy them like I can!

The drive today went really well. We made great time, didn't have to stop all that often, and had an all around good time.

Choir tonight went well. Getting ready for the big day Sunday. I can't wait!!!

Until tomorrow...
Drew

Happy Fourth!

Happy Independence Day, everyone! Normally y'all get a nice, long dissertating on the Fourth, but since I have to get up in the morning and drive home, I can't really stay up and give the full expose. Needless to say, I hope you all took some time today not just to celebrate our nation and the freedom given us through the men and women who have sacrificed their health, lives, and families for us, but to also thank the Lord for the freedom awarded through the love of Jesus Christ. Now THAT'S freedom!

Speaking of freedom, I just want to give a huge shout out to the kiddos in the parade this morning. As you can see, it was quite the nice time!

Alright, time for bed. Be good, guys.

Until tomorrow...
Drew

Tired and Wet

Yep, so it definitely rains down here starting at 1:00 every day. Ugh. Today it rained harder than it has this week, which is a bit of a bummer. Tomorrow's goal is to head out around 7 or 8 and soak up whatever sun we can since it's my last day down here. Like I said, that's the plan.

I love my family. I mean, seriously.

Until tomorrow...
Drew

What a Night!

Today was a blah day sunwise. It was clear until around 1:00, but after that it rained the rest of the day. Oh well. We do the best with what we're given, right?

Tonight was a great night! They have a Monday night concert series on the Green down here, but after that was when the fun kicked in. We came back to the house and started with catchphrase, but that ended up as motown dance party, and I was all over it. Actually, everyone was. Especially my grandmother. Anything to see her happy, and to see my grandfather having a fun time just watching her doing, is good stuff.

Tomorrow will hopefully be a HUGE sun day, but we'll have to wait and see what happens. Pray for sun! :)

Until tomorrow...
Drew

Zonked

So this morning I woke up at 6:30 just out of a dream, and all I could think was how if I were in Birmingham I'd have to be at church then. But I'm not in Birmingham, so I got to go back to sleep until 9:00! Woo hoo!

Church this morning was really good. A lot of patriotic stuff, which I'm always a fan of. The whole family ended up going, and it was a nice start to the family vacation, not to mention a nice start to going to church down here. Bring it on.

I had a nice day at the pool. One of the PT girls from Trinidad who's down here came to play for the day, so that's always a plus. I'd have to give today two thumbs up, if I have to rate it. Good times!

Well, I really want to zonk out right now, so I think I shall. Y'all be good!

Until tomorrow...
Drew