We just got back from our annual boat trip to Bald Head Island!!!! It is a very nice relaxing vacation. The best thing about Bald Head is there are NO CARS! The only transportation around the island is by golf-cart, bicycle, or a good pair of walking shoes! You leave your car at Southport and take a ferry to the island! How cool is that?!
We went with a group of people in the SeaRay club and stayed on the boat. If you don't have a boat there are many houses, cottages, and a bed and breakfast for you to rent. There are no highrise condos or hotels!!! Can you believe a beach comminity without a "Wings" store? However, there is a shopping area with many specialty shops, a grocery store, ice-cream parlor, and a hardware store. There is an award winning golf course, two clubs with a pool, each with a restaraunt. You can also dine at an inside/outside eatery called "Ebb -n- Flos" where there is nightly entertainment.
While we were there it was "Pirates" weekend. "Old Baldy", the light house, is a main attraction. There were games and fun activities for kids and adults. In the marina the "pirate ship" arrived complete with cannons and ole scallywags!!!!
The island had a sea turtle habitate where they rescue and take care of injured turtles. If you enjoy kayakking there's take too!
Not everyone there was from North Carolina...we met many people from all along the east coast.
So if you have the time and want a stress free relaxing vacation...GO TO BALDHEAD ISLAND!!!!!
My Wonderful Family!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Life With Young Adults
Well it has been so long since I have posted anything on my blog!!! The truth is I have been so busy with work and homelife. I know that is a lousy excuse, but it's the only one I can come up with!!! Both of my girls are home for the summer. We are so happy to see them, but our schedules are soooo different. They sleep late and go to bed late. Their dad and I get up early and go to bed early! Both will be working making some extra money to use when they return to college. One will be living in the same apt. with the same room-mate. The other will be living in a house with three other girls. (They all lived together in their sorority house last year!) I think they are each going to take a summer school class the second half of the summer. Right now that is up in the air. It is hard to believe the oldest has one more year and then ...THE REAL WORLD!!!!
As for me...I may be looking for a new job. WCPSS is getting rid of all part-time employees. My principal is really trying to fight this for me and my co-worker. Cross your fingers that she is successful!!! We should know by July 1st. Just in time for school to start! The hubby won a trip to Puerto Rico so we will be going there sometime soon. I'll keep you posted on that one.
As for me...I may be looking for a new job. WCPSS is getting rid of all part-time employees. My principal is really trying to fight this for me and my co-worker. Cross your fingers that she is successful!!! We should know by July 1st. Just in time for school to start! The hubby won a trip to Puerto Rico so we will be going there sometime soon. I'll keep you posted on that one.
Monday, February 2, 2009
A Very Special Day
Wow...it is hard to believe that 21 years ago today Glenn and I welcomed a beautiful baby girl into our family. Well I welcomed her...Dad was a little late!
I was watching "Flashdance" on TV when I developed a really bad tummyache. (Atleast that's what I thought it was! I wasn't due until Feb. 27th!) After three hours it was still hurting. Glenn had left that morning for Atlanta so I called my neighbor friend to ask her if she thought I may be in labor. She came over and rushed me to the hospital. We were at a toll booth in downtown Orlando, and she asked me how far apart the pains were. I replied, "Oh about 15 min." Well she paid quickly and stepped on the gas. When we got to the hospital I told the nurse I would like something for the uncomfortable pain. She looked at me like I was crazy and said, "Honey, you are about to have this baby...it's too late for that!!!" The next thing I knew my doctor was there and Erin Elizabeth Hoskin made her debut at 4:22 am weighing in at 5 lb 15 oz. She had jet black hair and was very tiny. It was soooo exciting. While I was in the recovery room Glenn called and I told him everything went great. I couldn't wait to tell him we had a baby girl! I could hear the excitement in his voice when I told him. Many other phone calls were made to family and friends. Glenn caught the earliest flight possible and made it home quickly.
Erin was such a WONDERFUL baby. She has now grown up to be a WONDERFUL adult, and we are so very proud of her. I hope the next 21 years slow down and don't go by so fast!!!!!!!! Happy 21st Birthday, Erin!!!!
I was watching "Flashdance" on TV when I developed a really bad tummyache. (Atleast that's what I thought it was! I wasn't due until Feb. 27th!) After three hours it was still hurting. Glenn had left that morning for Atlanta so I called my neighbor friend to ask her if she thought I may be in labor. She came over and rushed me to the hospital. We were at a toll booth in downtown Orlando, and she asked me how far apart the pains were. I replied, "Oh about 15 min." Well she paid quickly and stepped on the gas. When we got to the hospital I told the nurse I would like something for the uncomfortable pain. She looked at me like I was crazy and said, "Honey, you are about to have this baby...it's too late for that!!!" The next thing I knew my doctor was there and Erin Elizabeth Hoskin made her debut at 4:22 am weighing in at 5 lb 15 oz. She had jet black hair and was very tiny. It was soooo exciting. While I was in the recovery room Glenn called and I told him everything went great. I couldn't wait to tell him we had a baby girl! I could hear the excitement in his voice when I told him. Many other phone calls were made to family and friends. Glenn caught the earliest flight possible and made it home quickly.
Erin was such a WONDERFUL baby. She has now grown up to be a WONDERFUL adult, and we are so very proud of her. I hope the next 21 years slow down and don't go by so fast!!!!!!!! Happy 21st Birthday, Erin!!!!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Trouble With My Blog
It seems like when you finally master something you turn around and something goes wrong and you have to figure it out all over again!!!!! For some odd reason I have lost my "dashboard" on my blog site. I finally found it while reading someone else's blog!!! I guess I will learn one of these days how to work all these 21st century things!!!!!!
I did however learn two new things:
#1. I can now down-load songs from a cd onto my new I-pod!!!! I was very excited about that. Now all I have to do is learn how to use the disk that inserts into my tennis shoes to monitor things when I exercise. I guess you can teach an "old dog' new tricks!!!!!
#2. I have a "facebook" page!!!! I have really enjoyed this way of communicating. I haven't been able to connect with very many HS friends, but I'm able to talk to my teacher friends at my school and other schools. It's a great way to get in touch with my two girls, sister, niece, and nephews!!! I really enjoy doing that.
My next computer project is going to be posting photos on my blog and my facebook page!!!!
I did however learn two new things:
#1. I can now down-load songs from a cd onto my new I-pod!!!! I was very excited about that. Now all I have to do is learn how to use the disk that inserts into my tennis shoes to monitor things when I exercise. I guess you can teach an "old dog' new tricks!!!!!
#2. I have a "facebook" page!!!! I have really enjoyed this way of communicating. I haven't been able to connect with very many HS friends, but I'm able to talk to my teacher friends at my school and other schools. It's a great way to get in touch with my two girls, sister, niece, and nephews!!! I really enjoy doing that.
My next computer project is going to be posting photos on my blog and my facebook page!!!!
Monday, January 12, 2009
New Year's Resolutions!
Better late than never right?! I thought I would share the things I pledge to do different this year so everyone can keep be accountable for them.
1. E-mail and call my mother once a week.
2. Continue to send my girls a funny card every week..with and without a surprise in it.
3. Organize my attic! Get all the boxes out that haven't been opened since we moved here. (9 years ago this month!)
4. Be happy with all the things I do have rather than think about the things I don't have. (I'm probably better off than 80% on the American people!)
5. Look for the good in people. Everyone has a strength!!!!!
6. Learn to be more computer literate. (I'm trying...atleast I have a blog. I guess Facebook is next.)
7. Do some sort of exercise at least once a day! I'm good to go since I got new tennis shoes for my birthday (early) and a Nano with chip for my shoes for Christmas.
8. Do not stay at school working past 1:00, come home and get things done around the house rather than wait for the weekend.
9. Become more active in a community service project whether it be through school or church.
10.Be a better listener rather than giving my opinion prematurely.
I'm off to a good start. 12 down, 353 to go!!!!!!!!!!
1. E-mail and call my mother once a week.
2. Continue to send my girls a funny card every week..with and without a surprise in it.
3. Organize my attic! Get all the boxes out that haven't been opened since we moved here. (9 years ago this month!)
4. Be happy with all the things I do have rather than think about the things I don't have. (I'm probably better off than 80% on the American people!)
5. Look for the good in people. Everyone has a strength!!!!!
6. Learn to be more computer literate. (I'm trying...atleast I have a blog. I guess Facebook is next.)
7. Do some sort of exercise at least once a day! I'm good to go since I got new tennis shoes for my birthday (early) and a Nano with chip for my shoes for Christmas.
8. Do not stay at school working past 1:00, come home and get things done around the house rather than wait for the weekend.
9. Become more active in a community service project whether it be through school or church.
10.Be a better listener rather than giving my opinion prematurely.
I'm off to a good start. 12 down, 353 to go!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
A"White Christmas"
This year my family decided to have a different type of holiday celebration. We or rather I, with the help from my oldest daughter planned a 7 day Caribbean cruise. It was amazing!!!!!!! I won't bore everyone with all the details, but I will give you the condensed version....
Saturday- Arrived in Orlando. We went to eat sushi and then to the "designer" outlet mall.
Sunday- Drove to Ft. Lauderdale to get on the Holland America Westerdam ship. We decided to have the late dinner so we could stay longer at our ports of call. Our dinner partners were a wonderful couple from England and their 11 year old son. We had a lot in common with them and really enjoyed their company!
Monday- A stop in Half-Moon Cay, Bahamas. This is an island the cruise-line owns. Glenn and Lindsay rode horses in the morning. Erin and I relaxed! We met in the afternoon for a bicycle ride around the island.
Tuesday- "A Day at Sea" was spent lounging at the pool in the 80+ degree weather!
Wednesday- Our second port of call was St.Thomas, BVI. We took a cab to Oceanworld where the girls were able to swim and play with sea lions. After that we were dropped off at the town to do some shopping. We attended Christmas Eve mass with our new English friends.
Thursday- Puerto Rico!!!!!! Erin and I went into the rain forest for a zipline canopy tour. It was awesome!!!! We definately got our exercise this day. After that we toured the city and shopped some. Glenn and Lindsay went to the old fort and also shopped.
Friday- Our last stop was Turks and Caicos. This was the BEST day.Allfour ofus went on a boat/snorkeltour. The boats were like jet-ski rafts. We wentinto the ocean and cruised around. Then we snorkeled at a reef. We did this for a few hours and then went back to the white sandy beach. It was beautiful.
Saturday- "A Day at Sea" More catching rays in the wonderful weather!
Sunday- Got off ship and went to see Rosemary in Cape Canaveral. We had dinner out and saw "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button".
Monday- Went to the beach and Ron Jons.
Tuesday- Drove home!!!!
The girls opened a small gift on each day of the trip. The ship was decorated for Christmas and holiday music was playing. On Christmas night we went to a concert of chorals from the crew. The best part of the trip was the family-time. Glenn and I did not have to compete with "facebook", texting, or cellphone calls!!!! We were able to spend quality time with our beautiful daughters. That was priceless. I can't tell you when we were able to have a 2 1/2 hour dinner one night a month, let alone 7 nights!!! It is definately something we will do again.
Saturday- Arrived in Orlando. We went to eat sushi and then to the "designer" outlet mall.
Sunday- Drove to Ft. Lauderdale to get on the Holland America Westerdam ship. We decided to have the late dinner so we could stay longer at our ports of call. Our dinner partners were a wonderful couple from England and their 11 year old son. We had a lot in common with them and really enjoyed their company!
Monday- A stop in Half-Moon Cay, Bahamas. This is an island the cruise-line owns. Glenn and Lindsay rode horses in the morning. Erin and I relaxed! We met in the afternoon for a bicycle ride around the island.
Tuesday- "A Day at Sea" was spent lounging at the pool in the 80+ degree weather!
Wednesday- Our second port of call was St.Thomas, BVI. We took a cab to Oceanworld where the girls were able to swim and play with sea lions. After that we were dropped off at the town to do some shopping. We attended Christmas Eve mass with our new English friends.
Thursday- Puerto Rico!!!!!! Erin and I went into the rain forest for a zipline canopy tour. It was awesome!!!! We definately got our exercise this day. After that we toured the city and shopped some. Glenn and Lindsay went to the old fort and also shopped.
Friday- Our last stop was Turks and Caicos. This was the BEST day.Allfour ofus went on a boat/snorkeltour. The boats were like jet-ski rafts. We wentinto the ocean and cruised around. Then we snorkeled at a reef. We did this for a few hours and then went back to the white sandy beach. It was beautiful.
Saturday- "A Day at Sea" More catching rays in the wonderful weather!
Sunday- Got off ship and went to see Rosemary in Cape Canaveral. We had dinner out and saw "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button".
Monday- Went to the beach and Ron Jons.
Tuesday- Drove home!!!!
The girls opened a small gift on each day of the trip. The ship was decorated for Christmas and holiday music was playing. On Christmas night we went to a concert of chorals from the crew. The best part of the trip was the family-time. Glenn and I did not have to compete with "facebook", texting, or cellphone calls!!!! We were able to spend quality time with our beautiful daughters. That was priceless. I can't tell you when we were able to have a 2 1/2 hour dinner one night a month, let alone 7 nights!!! It is definately something we will do again.
Monday, December 15, 2008
The Meaning Behind the Song
I received this in a Christmas card and wanted to share it. I didn't know the song"The Twelve Days of Christmas" are the twelve days between Christmas Day and the Epiphany, Jan 6., the day Christians celebrate the arrival of the Magi and the revelation of Christ as the light of the world. It dates from a time of religious persecution. The song was written as a kind of secret catechism that you could sing in public without fear of arrest. It could be taken at two levels of interpretation-the surface meaning, or the hidden meaning known only to the Christians involved. Each element is a code word for a religious truth.
1. The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus.
2. The two turtledoves are the Old and New Testaments.
3. Three french hens stand for faith, hope, and love.
4. The four calling birds are the four Gospels.
5. The five gold rings recall the Hebrew Torah.
6. The six geese a-laying stand for the six days of creation.
7. The seven swans a-swimming represent the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
8. The eight maids a-milking are the eight Beatitudes.
9. Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit.
10. The ten lords a-leaping are the Ten Commandments.
11. Eleven pipers piping represent the eleven faithful Apostles.
12 Twelve drummers drumming symbolize the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostles Creed.
The "true love" in the song refers to God Himself, and the "me" receiving the gifts is every Christian. So that silly song we sing at Christmas has more meaning than we thought. Have a wonderful Christmas and elebrate the reason for the season!
1. The partridge in a pear tree is Jesus.
2. The two turtledoves are the Old and New Testaments.
3. Three french hens stand for faith, hope, and love.
4. The four calling birds are the four Gospels.
5. The five gold rings recall the Hebrew Torah.
6. The six geese a-laying stand for the six days of creation.
7. The seven swans a-swimming represent the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit.
8. The eight maids a-milking are the eight Beatitudes.
9. Nine ladies dancing are the nine fruits of the Holy Spirit.
10. The ten lords a-leaping are the Ten Commandments.
11. Eleven pipers piping represent the eleven faithful Apostles.
12 Twelve drummers drumming symbolize the twelve points of doctrine in the Apostles Creed.
The "true love" in the song refers to God Himself, and the "me" receiving the gifts is every Christian. So that silly song we sing at Christmas has more meaning than we thought. Have a wonderful Christmas and elebrate the reason for the season!
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