So far behind

 

Saving the best for last.  Our best February news was the birth of our newest grandson. He was born Feb 22 and weighed only 5lb 3 oz. named Synjin Riece. This picture is in his first week - love the wide open eyes. Can't wait to hold him - he is just precious to us.

Jewelry making

I have been taking some classes in beading while down here. The coral/brown bracelet is called kumihimo and is a form of weaving with the beads. I just finished the matching necklace and just need to put the clasp on it. 

The second necklace is a spiral beading technique that I made with 2 kinds of crystal beads and black faceted beads. Very sparkly. I finished another last night, goes quickly.

Next week I will take another class to make a wire crocheted bracelet. And then sadly the store is closing but the gals doing the classes will still do some so I will get to try more new things next year!

Doug has spent a bit of time fishing learning what does and doesn't work in the salt water down here.  He finally got a "keeper" spotted trout, it was 22" I think but neither of us thought to weigh it. We haven't eaten it yet but it should be good.

So much to do, so little time!

We actually made it over to Daytona for Speedweeks this year. We went to the Duel qualifying races. It was a long day with a 3 hour drive each way but we were glad to go. We were getting low on exhaust fumes in our systems after missing Loudon last summer. The wheelchair accessible seating is front row so the view isn't too great. If we go again we'll splurge for higher seating.

Here is my buddy Mark Martin (yes still driving) at his 55 pit stop. It was coincidentally right across from where we sat.

This is a southern lobster. Doesn't look anything like ours!

See the one on the left hanging upside down by the tail?

There are 4 or 5 in this pic.

Last week we went to the Mote Aquarium in Sarasota. It was small but very enjoyable. I liked watching the seahorses and jelly fish.