Charlie!

We are having a great time in the Keys! However, I am still fighting this cold and poor Lea's cold took a turn for the worse today. Hopefully this will be the worst of it for her... she's on day 4 (I'm on day 10).

Our place is right on the water... a canal... I mean, right on the water. Just walk about 10 feet from the back door and you're there! The coolest part is, manatees come up to the house every day. Apparently they like to drink fresh water, so they come to drink from the water hose. They are SO cool! You can pet them and feed them lettuce, but if you try to get in he water with them, they take off. One afternoon, Lea and I were looking for them and I told her to call them... she yelled out "Chaaarlieeee!" (at least, that's what it sounded like), so we've named one of the manatees Charlie. :)

I can't post pics b/c I don't have my laptop (I'm at McDonald's w/ my dad's laptop now), but I am getting some great shots w/ my new camera! Including cool pics of Lea feeding seagulls on the beach yesterday.

FL Bound

Tomorrow afternoon Lea and I will be on a plane heading south. I can not wait for some warm weather, good seafood and no computers! That's right, my trusty laptop will not be tagging along. I'm a little worried about withdrawals, but I think I'll be just fine after a couple days. (I hope!)

So, I hope everyone has a fabulous two weeks ahead. I'll report back with fun photos and stories the second week in February!

Bye-bye! ;)

My Beautiful Girl

I just LOVE this picture of Lea! If you zoom in, you can see the perfection of her smooth skin, the bright twinkle in her eyes, each delicate eyelash and her shining, golden hair. I am in love.

On another note, this cold is seriously kicking my ass. It doesn't help that I am alone with Lea this whole week. I feel like crap, but Lea is still trucking! Her immune system ROCKS. I am praying that it continues to rock and keeps fighting off my nasty cold. (My nasty cold that is causing me a tight chest, coughing, congestion, runny nose, throbbing head and lack of energy.... there, I got my time to complain!).

Quick Cold Update

While my cold has gotten considerably worse, little Lea has, so far, escaped the wrath of this cold. She did have a terrible fever ALL day yesterday and spent the entire day laying on the floor...

It was pretty sad. She whimpered and moaned all day. She had no energy at all. She didn't smile, she didn't laugh, she didn't talk. However, when I went in to get her up from a nap, her little hand popped up to wave at me. :)

This morning, it was like yesterday never even happened. Lea woke up as happy and energetic as ever! I am still praying that she doesn't catch my cold, though... I have been very careful about covering my cough, washing my hands and not sharing any food/drink with Lea. Keep your fingers crossed for us! We leave for FL in five days (but who's counting?!).

Cold

Oh, no. I have a cold. It started yesterday with some coughing, then this morning it was confirmed. The last time I had a cold was just before Christmas. It wasn't really a bad one but it did last 7 or 8 days. I am just praying that Lea doesn't get my cold (she didn't get it last time!) and this thing clears up before our big trip to Florida. We've got boat loads of vitamin C and tons of Clorox wipes & Lysol... so hopefully the odds are good that this nasty cold virus won't get far.

Did I mention Florida before? Lea and I are going to the Keys for two weeks! I can't wait to be in 78 degree weather. I am sick (literally) & tired of winter this year. My parents decided to rent a huge beach house with my aunt & uncle for the month of January. Come February they will move into a smaller beach cottage for the month, so Lea and I are heading down there before they move. :) It should be a great time as my brother & sister-in-law will be there, too.

So, here's a note to this cold...

Dear Cold,

I would appreciate it have to demand that your visit be short. You are not welcome here! Please gather your things (including your runny nose, cough and congestion) and leave as soon as possible. Oh... and another thing, if you even come close to my daughter, you will regret it! (yes, that is a threat)

Thanks for nothing,
Jess