Monday, December 31, 2007

Winter Break Retreat

Getting away to review our goals and reflect on the past year is always a good thing to do.  This year we traveled to the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island.  Florida is always nice this time of year although a bit cold.  I know I don't get much sympathy from our northern friends, but after a few years of the blood thinning out, it sure can feel cold at times.

 

 

Here is a beautiful sunset.  Considering we are on the east coast, it is not over the water like the west coast, but I thought the grass from the dunes and the palm trees made a nice touch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We were able to spend some time walking the beach and just long talks.  In this picture you can see the resort in the background.  It's a nice place to stay and the family discount sure doesn't hurt.

 

 

 

The beach is certainly the place to be.  The sound of the ocean is very relaxing and give a person the opportunity to clear your mind.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We did enjoy going out a few times.  Nothing like a nice dinner with your wife. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spending time in Fernandina Beach was also fun.  We got to wander through the shops and enjoy a good cup of coffee.  The dock is also a place with usually something going on.  Here are a couple of pictures we took.

 

 

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Family Christmas

This years Family Christmas was in Naselle, WA. We had a great time. Other than the cold rain, the weather was as expected. Here is a picture I took of the kids and their cousin Cassy.

We went up to Radar mountain and played in the snow on Christmas day. Everyone had a blast since we don't get to spend much time together these days with Brycen and Lisa in the Airforce.

It was good to see all the nieces and nephews as well. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. I got to spend time with my brothers as we enjoyed watching a Seahawks game in Astoria, OR.

I also spent the night with my cousin Bryan.