We made it....still doing all right...

OK, it's been just over a month now that we have been down here and we made the trip just fine. I wouldn't try it again with a minivan, two kids, two dogs, a hermit crab and the remainder of what was in the house that we didn't get packed on the moving truck.

Since we have been down here, Maddy and Kayla have been going to day camp at the YMCA. For the most part they are enjoying it, getting to have swim lessons and free swim and just playing games all day. Kayla was also told by her swim teacher that she was the best in her group and was already moved up to a higher level.

Laura and I have surely been enjoying the MUCH shortened commute. Getting a few hours back in a day is wonderful, and the "traffic" down here isn't bad at all. Its a nice drive to the office with the girls, as we drive over the Escambia Bay and then along side the bay on Scenic Highway, nice way to start the day.

Of course it has been hot, no pool yet, and we still haven't made it to the beach. The last couple of weekends Laura and I have been working on building a swing set for the girls - well when it is done I'll post a picture, more like a mini condominium. That should be completed in a few days.





Laura and I joined the kickball league with our office, we haven't won yet, but it sure has been fun. I think the girls really enjoy watching mom and dad play a sport while they get to sit on the sideline and mock/cheer us on.

We did find a little time to get to the zoo with Maddy, as Kayla had already made a friend that invited her to a sleepover birthday party. The zoo was more than I had expected, it was really enjoyable to see so many different animals. Then we tried another new pizza place, still not as good as NJ, but closest since.

I am sure I have plenty more to say, but for the time being that's it.