OK, here's the deal. We have way too many "projects" to go south this year. At least that's what I keep telling myself. Several boat projects, foot surgery, Kim working in New Bern, etc., etc., etc. that are keeping us here. Come February, I may not be quite as flippant about it. It wasn't an easy decision, but it's the one we made. I do sound like I'm trying to convince myself don't I? Oh well, on to better topics.

We were lucky enough to have a visit by Kim's niece and great niece last week end. Ashley and her daughter Adelyn came in from the Denver area. Now, I have to say that Adelyn just may be the cutest little girl I have ever seen! She is absolutely gorgeous plus, her personality makes her a pleasure to be around.

Since I am getting over foot surgery, I wasn't able to make all the "field trips" the girls did. They arrived on a Thursday evening and we just had to visit the boat. Then dinner on the side porch, seafood of course - Mahi Mahi. Early Friday morning, they went to the beach. Why not, it's just a ferry ride away. Adelyn loved the beach. She collected hundreds of seashell treasures to take back home. We all then went to the Tiki Bar for TGIF Oriental style. When the band started, we strolled over to the outside deck at the Trawl Door for dinner. Ashley surprised me by breaking bad and having a great looking cheeseburger. Adelyn was happy with the bread and cheese appetizers.

Saturday was exploring Oriental day. They hit all the stores, found some things they couldn't live without, and Adelyn washed her seashells. Of course, there was plenty of swimming pool time. Dinner on the porch was seafood again - mussels and shrimp. Saturday was an early night as they had a 6:00 AM flight back home on Sunday.

It was a fast paced, action packed week end. The only problem was that it was way too short. Ashley and Adelyn were fantastic, and I made them promise to come back. I couldn't believe the weather. We've had hot, humid, and rainy weather all summer. This was the first nice weather week end all season. The weather gods must have known that Adelyn was coming to town. Kim and I look forward to their next visit. I just hope it's sooner rather than later. Check out these pictures.

On the foredeck


What a cutie


Beach Bunny


At the pool


At the wheel of the Fine Lion


Sitting in the "Princess Seat"


Tres Amigas


Cleaning her treasures


Wave Dancing


Mahi Mahi on the porch


Check out those eyes