vacation long over due

On Thursday of last week, I got in my highlander and headed to Port Arthur, TX to spend a few days with Kenny. As most of you know, my husband works there and lives in an apartment there. We don't see alot of him and since Hurricane Ike tore thru there, it has been impossible for Kenny to get any time off to come home. Anyway, it was a wonderful trip despite it raining the entire 10 hour drive there. Once there, I was able to relax and just enjoy spending time talking and sightseeing with Kenny. We drove around the area looking at the devastation from the Hurricane. It is amazing to me how quickly the people there gather up their lives and start the rebuilding process. It is also amazing to me that alot of them will rebuild in areas that are constantly threatened by severe weather. Whatever their reasoning, it is amazing to see them continue to get on with their lives.

There was debris every where you looked. But for the most part, the majority of the destruction was carried back out to sea leaving behind 'nothing'.

I was also able to meet some of Kenny's friends and coworkers. We went out to eat with a couple that he works with and ended up staying out later then we have in years. We shared alot of stories and laughes. I had fun and am so glad I was able to go.

I cleaned Kenny's apartment as I always do when I go visit him. He keeps it clean but isn't the greatest at dusting. lol.

The kids stayed at home (Jesse was on Fall Break from college so she came home and stayed with Mason) I think they had an ok time. I am fortunate to be able to have two kids that I can trust.