Good morning everyone.

I am in a super mood today. My vacation has officially begun. At the moment I am sitting in my sister-in-law, Betsy's, kitchen enjoying a cup of coffee, reading the Chicago Tribune, and stopping every once in a while to gaze out the window at sparrows in the trees and a gorgeous landscaping job done personally by Betsy. The temperature is a cool 68 degrees. Soon, my hubby will slap some bacon in a pan and crack open a couple of eggs. I have every intention of eating breakfast on the deck.

Later today, we're going to Brian (hubby's brother) and Betsy's house on Lake Wildwood about an hour or so southwest of their Mokena, Illinois home. My niece and nephew, Alex and Dan, will be with us. Also joining us will be my sons, Kevin and Brendan, and their wives and kids. From what I heard, a few friends are coming, too. Should be a great weekend.

On Sunday evening, we head back to Rockford with son #1 for a few days. When we return to South Florida, our oldest grandson Corey, will be with us for a 10 day stay.

Can't say that I miss working too much. I still check e-mails and Facebook, but all WIPs are on hold. If I get time, I may consider adding some scenes to a story as requested by an editor. I wrote the additions before I left, so all I have to do is figure out where to place them.

Ah, bacon is sizzling and the aroma just snapped my appetite awake. Think I'll get another cup of coffee and wander out onto the deck. Life is wonderful!

Update later--if I remember!

Suzanne