Kennedy Space Center

What an interesting place to visit. We visited over two days. The exhibits are well done. I rarely think about space travel. It was so inspiring to think about how the space program started from just a few ideas. I guess that is how it is with all new explorers who go off into the unknown.

We were there ten days before a launch. The shuttle was already on the launch pad being prepared for take off. This is as close as people are allowed to be during launch. They told us that the sound alone from the engines is enough to kill you if you are any closer.

This is a retired astronaut. His name is John McBride. We told him that there are McBrides in my family and that Braden's middle name is McBride. He believes that his family is from the same area of Missouri and thought we may be related in some way. It was so nice to talk with him.

More of Florida

While on our trip to Florida we visited both Floridian coasts. Each one was quite different from the other, and equally as beautiful. The kids loved the boogie boarding in the Atlantic. The water was 86 degrees! They floated in tubes in the Gulf of Mexico. The sand and water were beautiful. It was so hot. HOT HOT HOT!

Lindsay's 7th Birthday

Happy Birthday!

When I have said my evening prayer,

And my clothes are folded on the chair,

And mother switches off the light,

I'll still be six years old tonight.

But, from the very break of day,

Before the children rise and play,

Before the darkness turns to gold

Tomorrow, I'll be seven years old.

Seven kisses when I wake,

Seven candles on my cake!

For Lindsay's 7th Birthday we went to Disney World. It was quite a trip. We had never been to Florida before.

Seven years ago we were in Fairbanks, Alaska. Look how things have changed!

Prior to leaving for the trip, Lindsay really wanted to have her toenails done. So we made and appointment and went together. Here she is in the midst. She was very reserved about the whole process.

Dear Lindsay,

You have brought such sweetness and bravery to our family. We are so glad you are here! We also love your curly hair!

Bubbles

We recently installed an outside shower, and lowered the temperature on our hot tub. On hot days it feels so nice to soak in the tub and then jump out and wash off in the shower. Showering outside is so refreshing!

A while ago we read on the outside of our natural bubble bath that you can add it to hot tubs. So, we did. This is what happens! It is like something out of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (the older version).