it has been a while, but we are back. chuck and i have been on a cruise a couple of weeks ago. we had a blast. we enjoyed each other so much. mom and connie and chuck's grandmother and an aunt of mine helped watch the kids while we were gone. besides the girls getting the flu everyone had so much fun! i will post some pictures from our trip and of the kids. besides our vacation, we have been keeping busy with the kids. chuck has been busy at work and doing well. all in all we are grateful to God for health and happiness and all the energy required to keep up with our kids! the pictures are the captain's hat for the kids, chuck and me in grand cayman with some deep swells behind us and chuck and me and another couple in a dune buggy in cozumel. we had fun fun fun!