I love looking at everyone's blog sites and get sad/frustrated when people don't update more often, and here I am not updating a bit.
The Bowicks went to Gatlinburg, TN at the beginning of October. This was the first vacation that we had taken in over 3 years. We had such a wonderful and needed time of rest and fun. We went to many sites, including the Aquarium. Eldin learned the word Bear and the sound a bear makes - roar :). Although his word "Bear" sounds like he is from Boston or he is from Australia saying "beer". One day we were stopping in a store where they had numerous carved black bears and Eldin proceeded to run around the store saying: "Bear, Bear, Roar, Roar, Bear, Bear..." - you get the picture.
We returned and I (Mom) had my first craft fair selling my products. It was a success and I had a wonderful time with my dear new friend Heather.
Next on the calendar came Halloween. We did Trunk or Treat again this year (thanks to the help of some people from church). The theme we did was Bob the Builder. Eldin was perfect and Tony turned out an amazing Bob the Builder Helper (a friend let him borrow his work-line belt). Eldin had a new tool bench that we were able to fit in the back - it was great.
At the beginning of November we had some crazy things happen in our life, including a friend in MOPS losing her dear 1 year old. Peyton was a miracle baby and so sweet. Her mother, Sarah, is so sweet and has blessed my life in MOPS. Their family is in our prayers & I know they could use yours - Thanks in advance. Tony joined me and Eldin in our trip to VA. We spent a whole week with my parents. Eldin had an awesome time with his Cappy and Gram-Gram. We had a wonderful time and it was a blessing to find rest and some healing.
We reluctantly returned, as we knew the next adventure involves us moving back to downtown Orlando. Our house in Orlando is vacant and has been for a few months. This is not acceptable and we have to return and live there until it sells. Our current plan is to move on Dec. 5th and have a huge Moving Sale afterwards.
Yesterday was my birthday and Tony surprised me by taking us all for a Birthday Dinner at Dixie Crossroads - a famous seafood restaurant. The Rock Shrimp was everything they are claimed to be and we had a great time. Eldin was like a Walmart Greeter - he said "Hi" and waved to everyone that entered and walked by us (we were stationed in the front). He also flirted with the Hostess - He was a big hit.
I promise to update with pictures soon of all the events listed above, but for now I should be asleep - Thanksgiving is in the morning and we are very excited about spending it with friends.
