Pictures, pictures, pictures!!!!

Obviously, I picked up my pictures this weekend. I haven't figured out how to put them in the correct order, but I'll figure it out sometime. They turned out reasonably good, however the one of the computer desk looks like the walls are dirty behind it. Let me assure you they aren't....it's a shadow!

Today was a great day. We took the kids to Blue Springs. The manatees congregate there, being that the water is a constant 72 degrees. When the river warms up, they will leave. But until then, they float around the springs and attract hundreds of people throughout the spring. It was my first time seeing them up close. They are really amazing creatures. I took plenty of pics, which I will post after developing. The girls had a good time, as did dh. It's a little over 2 hours from home, so we were there for a while. You can take a 2 hour nature cruise, or rent canoes, or even swim in the springs....but not with the manatees. And, since there were signs posted, warning that there were alligators in the water and to be careful....I don't believe I will be swimming there any time soon.

Afterward we went to a restaurant in DeLand. It's called the Holiday House. Let me start by saying, that we were the youngest people in there....by at least 50 years. The average age was probably 75. Upon arrival, I was amazed at the sea of blue hair....it was like being at a smurf convention. It was 1:00, and our ticket number was 65....they were calling #44 at the time....I should have known, arriving at the retiree dinner rush. We sat outside on a bench in front of the door. As people came out to leave, we were told over and over again, "I tried to leave a little for ya!" Must be a joke in the older-persons training manual. I was a bit worried, not knowing if the people around me would actually live long enough to be seated!

Finally, our number was called and we were in. It's a buffet style place, but a fancy one. They had chef's carving roast beef, huge turkeys, a ham, and a leg of lamb. There was a great salad bar as well. As we went through the line, waitresses would take your salad plate, and set it at your table. The place was just packed! At one point I lost trackof the youngest....I didn't know if I would be able to find her, as she was the same height as most of the customers. I finally spotted her....thank GOD she wasn't wearing pastels! After finishing a wonderful mean, we ordered dessert....which was boston cream pie for the three oldest, and sundae brownie cake for the youngest. There was a whole table of things to choose from....all of which looked scrumptious. We then headed home, came inside, and plunked our big, bloated butts down for the evening.

So, here I sit, perusing journals and getting ready for bed. I hope everyone had a lovely weekend....I'm so sleepy! Goodnight all....