We got back from our Florida vacation last week. I really have to issue a public thank you to both the Byrd's and the Todd's for making sure that we had an excellent time in Florida. It stormed every day we were there, but never for more than an hour. There was sand, sun, beach, fishing, nightly pow-wows and daily kid chasing. It was a great time.

I've been tight-lipped on the QDP for quite some time now. Or would that be tight-handed? Regardless, life has been good and busy and finding time to write about life being good just doesn't seem as important when you're busy living a good life, ya dig? Elizabeth is eleven months old and she walks as long as you hold one hand - she was walking very brief distances a month ago, but has since discovered that she can cover more ground in less time by dropping to all fours, so crawling has become the preferred mode of transportation. She is - well, she's my everything and every second with her is treasured.

For now, this is just a check in. I'm sure you'll all be hearing more from me soon.

Stripped, I am beaten to submission. God - Help me.