I'm sorry that I hardly ever update this blog. The only reason you are viewing new photos is because of the persistence of my lovely friend, Whiteshoes. She stated in a recent phone conversation that she was so tired of seeing "Canoeing with my folks" and she was threatening to sabotage the blog. So...I posted a few more pictures, and will get more up here soon. There is lots to tell of all the happenings since the winter. My apartment is now pretty much completely furnished and comfortable. My parents came again over spring break with two family friends. Jon is doing well in his job and is now getting to work on projects he is more interested in. Right now he's taking a course in LEED certification (has to do with sustainable development and green building...I think). I am learning tons at my job, although I can't say I always love it. I am stretched on a daily basis though and am grateful for the opportunity to meet some of the families I deal with. Our biggest news is that we got engaged two weekends ago. Jon took me to Siesta Key and Sarasota - we had an awesome weekend and he surprised me with a proposal and a perfect ring. I'll post pictures of that weekend soon. And just recently, some of his family came to visit which was a lot of fun. Now we are busy planning our August wedding and constantly wondering why we didn't just elope! Anyhow, like I said -- I'll get around to more pictures soon. Thanks for staying loyal to a not-so-exciting blog!

Florida's Fun Fauna

We went to some springs a little north of Orlando to see the manatees. They are the grey blobs in the water. They don't look too exciting in the pictures but it was actually pretty neat to see them in the wild. There cool birds too, as well as an alligator here and there.

Gulf coast - near St. Petersburg

More pictures from my parent's FIRST visit back at New Years.

WE LOVE MICKEY!
Jon must be winning the game.
My favorite beach in Florida.
That sea monster is made of lego!