Florida...

Of course we did the typical florida tour and dont get me wrong the parks were great..however I think the best parts of the trip were the times we weren't tasked to do a thing. We went down there to take Brock (Mike's son) back to Ft.lauderdale and that of course brought on some down moments. Blended families...what can you say..what can you not say. I am happy to have learned every thing you should NOT do when you are dealing with a blended family because at least that has given me a starting point on what is the right thing to do...Its HARD yes. But everyday Mike and I get it right occasionally makes me just a tad bitter for all the days some got wrong.
But about those untasked moments..after saying Bye to BrockO we just put our feet up and the only muscles moved were those needed to get the cocktail to the mouth :)

Mike and I had a couple of days to ourselves in Ft.lauderdale. I met some of his friends finally!

I was starting to think he was ashamed of me ...His friend Adam took us out on his boat. We just cruised the canals because the seas were rough...it was sooo nice. Mike is a little hot here in this picture.
After leaving Ft.lauderdale we had to pick up Sadie in orlando..we drove through Palm Beach and it was really pretty..

After we got the Bug we decided to take our time heading back to Virginia and stayed over night in New Smyrna Beach which is my new favorite beach..and in fact when we plan next years pickups and drops offs..this is where we will stay. It was a great little unassuming beach town. That thanks to the storms had a great surf!

Run BUG!!
RUN!!!

you can see the terror....



I loved that you could drive on the beach!!

And the best part of the beach..this ride was free!!

unemployment schmolyment!!

I forgot to let everyone know ..I got a job. A good one. Working back with the government again...doing the same thing I was doing in fl. See...i knew there would be a good gig around the corner. I am SUPER happy..Its a much better job. The tv biz just isnt consistent..Anyway we are down here in orlando...FUN!!! Having a blast! I post pictures soon!!!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!

Just wanted to tell everyone out there in the wide world web..or world wide web..Happy Friday. Leaving for vacation on sunday. With all this time off and all why not.Anyway I love and miss you all....

MISS AUGUST!!!!!!!!!!!

I know everyone was waiting anxiously to see just WHO would be Miss August and here she IS!! Miss Molly Elizabeth SHURTZ!!!

In my house she is known as Little Red Bird or MES. I am a little partial I must admit but seeing she is the freshest Shurtz Girl..she has earned her spot as Miss August and will forever be know as Miss August's Shurtz girl 2009!!

I love you sweet girl ;)