Karen, Katie Beth, and I are ready for Walt Disney World.
Our bags are packed and we are ready to go!
We are looking forward to relaxing.
The end of awesome Camping Trip
Katie Beth had a blast with her American Heritage Girl camping trip. It was the end of the year family camping trip with many families attending.
Everyone had a blast. We went to the Von Braun Planetarium on Friday night. Saturday, we went on a hike and had a lot of fun. Everyone had a great time playing on Monte Sano State Park
Terry Sue McCarty and Aaron Moore’s Wedding
Today, we had a fun time attending Terry and Aaron’s wedding in the Tannehill State Park.
You can see all the photos we took here. Remember, the username and password are “friends” and “photos”.
1st Place in Diocesan Art Show
Katie Beth was excited to have won 1st place in the Diocesan Art Show for 2nd Grade collage category.
Her art teacher was very proud of her.
Tennessee Aquarimum
We made a trip to Chattanooga,Tennessee. It was Katie Beth’s first visit to the Tennessee Aquarium.
Katie Beth enjoyed the day. She thought the paddlefish swimming with their mouths open looked freaky. I will have agree with her.
Katie Beth would like to go back so she can revisit the Creative Discovery Museum, which we visited a few years ago.
I expect we will be going back soon.
Another Great Spring Day
Katie Beth and I had a great time trying to fly a kite with the sporadic wind.
The weather was just awesome.
This spring break has so much fun, but pace is a bit much.
Scottsboro and De Soto State Park
The days started out with a trip to Unclaimed Baggage in Scottsboro, Alabama. We scored some books, Easter decorations, and a memory card. It is always a fun visit as you never know what you will find.
After a great lunch on the square at Payne’s Sandwich Shop and Soda Fountain, we headed to DeSoto State Park for some hiking.
We stopped in the Country Store & Information Center to get some hiking ideas and determine camping details for a future trip.
We enjoyed a short 3 mile hike alone the Blue and Orange trails to the Laurel Falls, Indian Falls, and Lost Falls.
You can see more photos of the hike here.
Stone Cuts Trail Hiking and More
We kicked off Spring Break with a hike in Monte Sano State Park to the Stone Cuts Trail. The bicycle ride up Bankhead Parkway put the burn in our leg muscles for sure.
Katie Beth had great time climbing the rocks at Stone Cuts.
After hiking, we headed to Monte Sano playground for Katie Beth to have to time with other children.
The ladies had fun zooming down Bankhead Parkway to end our trek.
You can see more photos here.
Here is our route:
Day 1 of Retirement
It is hard to believe that Karen and I made it to this day. Some have been very surprised when they have heard that we are retiring. But, a long time ago, Karen taught me to be a saver versus a spender. Others taught me how to get started in investments.
But, here we are retiring financially independent with a blank sheet of what to do next in this adventure of life with my soul mate.
It is going to be a blast is all I know.
My Mother’s Visitation
My mother passed away on the morning of September 1st. She had been over taken by Alzheimer’s. But, like so many sad times, it is a chance to be with family.
I thankful for so much.
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