It's Been Crazy!

Hey everyone! Wow things have been crazy. First of all everyone who reads this probably also reads my family's blogs. So you all know that we (actually Mom and Dad) had a house full this last week. Shawn and Tasha made there way to Nyki and Jeremy's on Thursday March 10. They spent the night and then Shawn, Tasha, Nyki, Jeremy and as my son says Baby Rylee all hoped in the car Friday and drove through out the night to be in Tampa Saturday at about 10:00 am. It was so cool because I knew they were all coming but with Mom and Dad it was a different story. Dad knew Shawn and Tasha were coming but expected them late Saturday night. Mom knew Nyki, Jeremy and Rylee were coming but expected them early Monday morning. (Dave mom's boss new about Shawn and Tasha so he was prepared for Mom to take all but Monday off). It was great. Mom cried as I knew she would and Dad came off the trail to see Mom holding their granddaughter so he thought that was pretty awesome.

The week was crazy. We had to deal with rain and then on Wednesday we went down to Venice beach. (If you want to see a picture of the beach click on The Hubbard's on the side of the screen) Only a couple hours in the sun and we all had a sunburn. Unfortunatly the pictures are minus one. RC had to work everyday except Friday. Thursday we took it easy because we had a few crispy lobsters in the family (no offense Shawn!). Friday we went and had pictures taken. Wow try putting 11 people in one picture. It turned out awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!! RC and I even liked our family photo. Friday night we went over to Clearwater Beach and went to Frenchy's Rockaway Grill. It is one of mine and Mom's favorite restaurants. While we waited to be seated AC asked to go see the snow. (He has been watching Rescue Heroes and they work in the snow a lot.) Shawn and Tasha told him that it was cold but not that cold. He just didn't want to hear it. They took him out on the beach and he kept trying to make "snow balls". It was pretty cute. We got to watch the sunset from our table. It was pretty. We celebrated Nyki's birthday (April 2) and AC's birthday (March 30) that night. Not a big celebration just a small family thing.

They left early Saturday morning. It was sad, lot's of crying and prayers for safety. I had explained to AC before we went over there, that Grandma and Uncle Shawnie might cry and others but I know those two, but that it just means that they are going to miss everyone and its okay they just need extra hugs! He dealt with it okay.

Oh while they were here Tasha took us ladies with her to work out at Curve's. I worked out on Monday and Mom on Tuesday. It was a lot of fun. Saturday we left the house right before they did to go to join curves we enjoyed it so much. We were only able to do the weigh in and had to go back Monday night for the first work out. It will be great to reach my goal!!!!!! After work out we joined the guys who God bless them had taken the boys down to Chuckie Cheese to pass the time, at Chili's for a quick dinner. Then RC and I went to the workout room in our apartment complex, we did some weight training and all I have to say it I am not ready for that. I hurt so bad!!!! I didn't actually until I tried to work out at Curve's last night. Ouch! Well any ways thats all for now. Love you guys.

Why We Have Free Will!

Many of you have seen Veggie Tales. Well in their latest creations they have come out with
A Snoodle Tale A lesson in ... Self Worth. In this movie the young snoodle asks, "If you made the land then can't you make the Snoodles obey your comand." God's reply is, "A gift that is demanded is no gift at all."

We have all wondered why God gives us the right to make our own choices and well here it is. A gift that is demanded is no gift at all!

Our Honey Moon!

Hey Everyone! RC and I just got back from our Honey Moon! Yes Yes I know we have been married 3 1/2 years but our weekend after the wedding we didn't count as a honey moon. We went down to the Florida Keys. We had so much fun!!!!!!!!!!!

First of all the boys spent the weekend with my mom and dad, they stayed from Thursday to Sunday (it was planned for Monday but I will explain that in a few).

We left about 9:00 on Friday and started on the rode. We spent a few hours in a little town called Venice. It is a very beautiful little retiree town with crystal clear beach water. Then we kept on truckin'. We chose to take the Tamiami Trail (Hwy 41). That is the coolest by far. You are able to stop and walk on board walks to see alligators in the wild. We saw probable 20. We got to Key Largo where we stayed at the Sheraton Resort (Thank you Daddy!) about 6:00pm. The view from our balcony was absolutely gorgeous. We could see the ocean and the trees and wow it was just beautiful!!!!!

Saturday we woke up and were out of the hotel by 8:00 for the 2 hour drive to Key West. I could live in Key West!!!!!!! We rode on the world famous Conch train. For those who don't know it is a train that takes you through out Key West explaining the History behind the island. It was a 90 minute ride and was really interesting. Then we chose to do what the locals call the Duval Street shuffle, that is just simply walking up and down in the local shops and just taking it easy. We went to Jimmy Buffetts Margarittaville for lunch. The cheeseburgers are served just like the song says. Then we went down to the Southern Most Point and took our pictures. We later walked along the board walk until sunset. They had an amazing sunset celebration where a bunch of locals put on some cool shows. It was great. We then walked down and went to a restaurant called the Conch Republic. We had a table with a great view of the Harbor. (Oh and I found out I am allergic to jerk spice). Then we walked back to the car by way of the Harbor. RC found it neat that the Tarpon were just basically stacked on top of each other in the Harbor.

Sunday morning we got up and went swimming or actually I got up and went swimming. RC joined me about 20 - 30 minutes later and we sat in the Hot Tub. We then checked out by 10:30 and got on the rode to come back home. We just took our time and enjoyed the trip. We took the Tamiami again and there is an extra 18 mile scenic loop that RC and I chose to take. We seriously saw over 100 alligators on the drive home. It was so cool!!!!!!!!!! We got to Fort Myers which is about 2 hours outside of Tampa, and the oil light came on. (We were in my parents car) We pulled over let it cool and checked the oil, it said it was fine. So we got on and by the very next exit it was making a loud clunking noise so we got off. We turned left to go to the Pilot Station there and the car just stalled! This was about 4:00 pm. We called Mom and Dad and they were finally able to get to us about 9:30. The tow truck was there by about 10:00 and we got home about midnight.

Yes it was a crazy ending. Mom had planned on us just picking up the kids on Monday but after they had seen us they had to come home with us. We had never left them for that long. Even with 6 hours of waiting RC and I made lemonade out of our lemons. We bought a deck of cards and just played cards while we waited. We had a great time even with the car problems!

PS Everyone Pray for Mom and Dads car, we have to figure out what is wrong with it.