Wpheeewww!

We are home after a whirlwind November and guess what...it's December already! I have been to multiple states, as have Greg and Sam! Greg was in MD for a doctor's appointment right before Thanksgiving and got his final clearance from Dr. Speciale (his back surgeon). He is as good as new...but really better than new!

Jess came to visit us in Raleigh and then the following weekend after another horse show in Raleigh Jess and I hit the road to Palm Beach, FL. It was only a 14 hr car ride but it was so much fun. Jess and I, along with our family, have been on many a road trip and we always had such a great time. This time was no different. We chatted the whole way and we didn't even touch the radio once! She is a hardworking and very talented young lady! Florida was great but short. We got in late Monday night and I left very early Wednesday morning. Boo Hoo!

Then we all turned around for Thanksgiving week and went to Hilton Head, SC. We left early Monday morning with the Kastendike's and the Naughton's to drive to SC. Our house was gorgeous, on a golf course and had a pool (it wasn't heated though and it certainly was not warm enough to swim). Greg and I had a great week....not to mention Samuel! I don't think he was bored for one second! Greg and I had some alone time! It was worth more than I can say. We golfed a VERY fast 9 holes, drove around looking for somewhere to eat (we hit up 2 closed restaurants) and finally ate at a tourist trap called the Crazy Crab where grease was a main course. But it was nice to see my husband for a while without thinking of him as Daddy! It was also a joy to see him swing a golf club for the first time in a year without pain! He was elated to be able to play again!

Ok--the man is up so this is a to be continued post.....