Sorry for the Gap

So as it turns out, it's easy to lose track of time when you're unemployed and enjoying home, and also don't have immediate internet access. I did make it home to lovely Texas, and have enjoyed several days in the beautiful Texas weather (which had a high of 102°F on the 2nd). Today we got a new wireless internet, so I am able to be online on my laptop, woohoo!

I had a lot of fun over the 4th of July. My sister Sarah and her husband Nick came in with my nephew Toby, and we had a good time. Nick loves playing Settlers of Catan (it's a board game for those who are scratching their heads), so we played four games that weekend. I regret to say I only won once (even though I was on some good ports during the other games, and I really thought I had a good chance!).

For the traditional 4th fireworks show, my town has quite a nifty setup. Instead of just letting anyone see the fireworks up close, they charge $200 a car for people to sit in a parking lot. Instead we parked in another parking lot for free. Much more economical, even if they're a little farther away. But what made the experience so great was the atmosphere. I don't know what fireworks shows are like in other states, but let's just say that in some of the more obscure parts of Texas, fireworks are choreographed to music. So should I have been surprised when the twangy country songs melodically intoned with the rockets red blare? I don't think so. Added in with the country songs were several military themes for the different branches, all finally topped off with the most emotional song of all with that line And I'm Proud to be an American, which might have made some people cry. The picture above is me wearing a patriotic red, white and blue hat.

Getting back to the present, I've spent most of this week just getting situated back in my home here in Longview. The last couple of days I've driven my parents' car a little just to get more adjusted to driving since I never really had a lot of experience. Also lots of laundry and helping my parents with things around their house, etc.

So I hope this fills you in a little bit. I'll be posting more often now that I have the connection. In fact I know that tomorrow I will be posting something that should be pretty fun news. So look forward to it. See y'all later!