Hottest Desination for Spring Break '09 is......

HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA!!!! Who knew? Our family in Texas (Jeanne, Jim, Joe, Cameron and Maddison) made the long drive up from Katy the week before John left, which was their spring break. Things just have a way of working out. We had a great visit and were very sad to see them go. Then last week, Jenny came to visit because it was her spring break. Truth be told, I think she just wanted to escape Tater Day and all of it's, um, glory (I mean that very sarcastically). For those of you who have never experienced Tater Day, you can google it. On second thought, don't. Just let it remain a mystery forever in your mind. It's better that way. Trust me. Jenny's visit was short and I was sorry we didn't get to do more. But she got to experience a day in our life: impromptu doctor appointment, followed by chest x-ray (it's getting bad when they remember you, "Y'all just moved from Texas, right?") and then to the pharmacy. Oh, and the grocery too. Good times to be had here in HSV, let me tell ya. Jenno was a HUGE help, and even jumped right in helping with Layla, all unsolicited, even after being warned by Sean that Layla could poop on her. It's just what Layla does. I think it means that she likes you. If so, she likes John. A lot. Jenno left on Tuesday followed by Mom's arrival on Thursday. And then the great influx of company came on Good Friday, made up of the Benton crew: Phyllis, Donna, Susan and Danetta, and then 3 of the 4 Rainens: Mimi, Mitch and McKinley. Friday afternoon, the Benton crew sought shelter with the girls in the hallway of our house when I called them in a panic from Sean's school as I had just heard that a tornado was heading right for us. I felt like I was in the Wizard of Oz. Then Mimi, Mitch, and McKinely showed up looking frazzled after driving for two days in all of that nasty weather. I hope it was worth it. It was a great time and I so appreciate everyone coming to visit. It meant more than any of them could ever know. It was a very nice break and much needed adult interaction. Hopefully, everyone had a good time as well. So, the next time you are looking for a great spring break vacation spot, just give us a call. We're the place to be!