Since I've got some time on my hands, I'm cleaning out drawers and throwing away stuff. But I ran across this page in a journal that Rachel wrote just before we went on a Panama Canal cruise last December.

Top one reads: Dear god,
I can't wait till we get on cruiseship. It is going to be so much fun. When is your son co...ming down from heaven? Love, Rachel.

And to Santa:
Dear Santa,
Are you going to deliver the gifts on the cruise ship? Can you tell my elf that he or she is a hard worker. Thanks by! Love, Rachel.

Cleaning

Taking advantage of Rachel's absence as well as my unemployed status to do some cleaning and decluttering. Rachel's room after three bags of trash removed and a large quantity of books and stuffed animals taken to Goodwill.
My computer area was cleaned and organized, too!

Portable scanner

I saw this recommended on one of the geneology boards for scanning documents or photos at libraries or other places. I need to practice more with it but it's very nice to have. Now I just need to get off to the library and the courthouse!

Rachel off to TSBVI

All set!
Rachel is right at home in her dorm room at Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Austin.

Eclipse

Stephanie, Rachel and I went to see Eclipse, the third movie in the Twilight series. My favorite line: "Doesn't he own a shirt?"

Packed for TSBVI

Rachel is packed for her 10-day session at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Oh, oh, Dom-in-o!

Stephanie, Rachel, Paul and I played a round of dominoes. I like this game -- just about the right amount of time, no strategy.