Back Up-and-Running

We finally got a computer and can update our blog again.  We are using the tethering option on an iPhone and it works nicely! It was not difficult to set-up, there was one part of the instructions left out.  iTunes must be loaded on the computer to be able to tether.  But since the tether was to be our internet connection, how could we download iTunes?  Problem solved; we went to the local Starbucks and sipped "Chai Tea Lattes" while downloading on their free wi-fi.  Are we "Big City" or what!  I don't know what a "Chai Tea Latte" is, but it was a cold evening and it tasted pretty good.  If this sounds sissy, then nevermind, we had was a strong cup of joe, with nails in it for flavor.

 We are in Texas City, Texas where, since our retirement from Celanese, our new job has brought us.  It is not so far away that we feel isolated from the family.  Jenny and Keith and nephew #1, are just an hour away. Number 5, Jerm and Amiee, about 2 hours and about 4 hours home to everyone else.

Here are some pictures from our apartment.

  A view out the front door.

Our door is in front of the light pole.

We feel that we are on an extended vacation and have been exploring our area when we can.  We get advise on eating places from the guys at work, or as Beth calls them "My Peeps".  All their recommendations have been really good and I think that if we ate at a different restaurant every night, we would never repeat for several years.

Number 3's Birthday Bash

We gathered Sunday to celebrate Three's second birthday!

One and Two helped celebrate along with us taller party goers.

Number Four stayed in the safety of her high chair.

Dad is lighting candles for an anxious Three while One and Two ready themselves to help.

Blow and spray- out go the candles!

So much cake so little mouth for Three.

Three has a nose for icing, a really cute nose.

One shows off her frosted lip color.

Three holds a birthday present while Two is ready to share.

As Two speeds along, One hangs on tight trying not to collect

bugs in her teeth.

Happy 2nd Birthday, Grandchild number Three!

Swim Resort II

The swim resort was open again!  This time we had all five visiting so I will count them down!

Start with Number 1...

....2....

...3...

...4...

and 5!

We are just in awe of God's blessings when we gather our family together!  It is amazing to us how He grows us by bringing together people through the combining of lives.  Our children bring spouses into the group and their families become part of the blessings.  Then grandchildren are added when you think it cannot hold anymore blessings.  Truly, Our cup runneth-over....

Nothing could bring this to mind more than when Sis got married this weekend and we met my new Brother-in-law's family, the newest additions to our family.  We also got to see nieces, nephews and cousins that we haven't seen in a while. While holding #1 in the middle of a large group, I told her that these people were her cousins and family. She was speechless.

I will post some pictures of the wedding, but I think that the newlyweds should get to see the pictures first.