Great to see you all!!

Hello Everyone - It was so wonderful to see you all. I had a great time visiting with you all. Grandma and Grandpa were such wonderful hosts.

Pete and I left at 4:45 am yesterday. We had a pretty easy ride. We made it to the bridge in no time - stopped in Gaylord for a bite to eat (at the fanciest McDonalds I have EVER been in - it was just like a cafe) and switched drivers. We made it to Royal Oak around noon. Pete's friend Herm met us at my house and they were off to Chicago - they made it safely. I worked at Portable Church Industries in the afternoon. I had a ton of work to do there. Carrie was very sweet and made dinner for me - grilled portabello mushroom and onion sandwiches with a side of edamame. She bought everything at Trader Joes which is one of my favorite grocery stores. It was delicious. Afterwards, I had rehearsal with my band last night in preparation for Sunday's service. All of the band members are really talented. Our drummer played for a Christian Ska group called the insiderz and our bass player with Barbara Payton (who is one of Bob Seeger's singers). It was a great time.

Today I am going to clean my house and buy some healthy food to start the new year off on the right foot.

Linda - I am hoping that you were able to finish the Outlook. The time and effort you put into creating it is really evident! I really enjoyed reading the article you wrote about Grandma and Grandpa.

Carol - Thank you for all of the delicious meals. I had a great time getting the house "ready" with you.

Debbie - As always - you did an amazing job of bringing us all together at the annual pizza party. Everything was splendid! (I like Venice the best!)

Adam - Isaac - and Pete - Congratulations to the Awesomest Skateboarding Team - I think you are all WORLD CHAMPS!!!!

As soon as I get my pictures developed I will post them on the blog.
Love you all - Tracy