Posted in Marital Musings

We finally made it home late last night

from our trip to Florida.

We stayed a few extra days,

visiting my mom, gramma, and grandpa

and helped pack their Uhaul

for their move back to Michigan.

 

But this entry is about

the beginning of our convention trip.

Hubby and I were excited

to reach our destination last Thursday

at the Gaylord Palms Resort

for the FPEA Homeschool Convention.

 

 

We checked in and headed to our room.

We really enjoyed our view.

It overlooked the inside of the hotel.

I enjoyed the times I was able to sit

out on the balcony with my coffee. mmmm....

 

 

 

 

I was excited to pick up my homeschool blogger t-shirt!

 

 

 

Hubby and I enjoyed the time alone

as we explored the hotel...

 

 

 

 

I was thrilled to be able to hear Andrew Pudewa

(The Institute for Excellence in Writing) speak again.

This time, hubby took a picture

of me and my friend, Lisa, with him...

 

Of course, I have NO idea

why she and I are making the faces we are....

but, oh well.

At least we have the photo

and we enjoyed talking with him

and, of course, listen to him speak.

We attended his writing seminar

and his 'profound effects of music on life' session.

 

There were many wonderful seminars we attended.

We were able to listen to

Doug Philips of Vision Forum (hubby did twice)

and a few others.

A wonderfully, encouraging

and challenging experience.

And shopping for our books was great.

I loved being able to look

through so many of the books I wanted to.

 

But we didn't stay

at the convention center the entire time.

One evening,

we ventured out to eat at The Olive Garden

then headed to play putt-putt.

Well, we didn't end up playing

but we were able to feed some alligators...

 

 

 

 

We were feeding them pieces of hot dog

from a modified fishing pole...

 

 

We also did a few other things

that I will blog about later.

We did have a wonderful time

but we are also glad to be home.