Finally Back!!! Missed you all!!

[Marilyn]

Well, looks like y'all have been very busy posting in my absence & I have lots of catching up to do. We returned this week from a three week vacation to Europe. It was an awesome trip. All 4 of us went (me, hubby and out two daughters) and had a wonderful time. We flew to Rome and traveled through Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Belgium, Luxemburg, Northern France, Edinburgh Scotland, and down through England to London & flew home from there. We are much more knowledgable of European history and culture than we were before this trip. It was an incredible experience. The country is beautiful and the people for the most part were very friendly. However, most everything is much more expensive there than here, often times double the price. I'll try to post some select pics. I took over 1000 pictures, so I won't bore you with them all.

We got home on Monday and returned to work on Tuesday. Melissa moved back to her college on Wednesday, and Karen moved to her's today. So we had three weeks together and they flew from the nest. Here we are this evening just the two of us and not sure what to do. It's really strange. This is the first time they are away at school at the same time. I know it is best, and they are where they need to be. Wouldn't want it any differently, but honestly, I'm not handling it well at the moment. I know it will get easier.

Sorry, I'm turning this post into a blog. I'll have to read more of your threads and find out what you've all been up to. I just got my body clock back on central standard time, so I'm awake in the evenings now. Glad to be back among all of you wonderful ladies!!!!!