In air Wi-fi!

I'm on the plane!

We are at over 10,000 feet flying from Baltimore to Atlanta and that means that I could activate the free in-air wifi we got with our new mini Chromebook.  We switch at Atlanta for the leg to Orlando.

So here's what we have done over the last few days.

Saturday was a lovely day at a swimming pool overlooking a wooded river-bend in a national park.  Conowingo pool was great, and we all had a lovely time there - except for Carl who went to work.

The children were plastered in Factor 50 but their ginger skin is not designed for this kind of lovely weather and there was after-sun needed that evening.  Lesson learned and swimming tops have been bought for the water parks in Florida.  We also bought some spray-on sun-screen that will mean multiple applications each day will be much more straightforward.  Thank you Wegmans and Wal-Mart!

Sunday started at the Mountain Christian Centre next to the old Jerusalem Mill.  This is a proper 'Mega-Church' with hundreds of attendees across about five services on a Sunday morning.  The people there were really welcoming and friendly.  The boys went out to children's clubs while Nicola and I went into the service where we learned about Love in the Christian life from 1 Corinthians 13 (Brief summary: it is the best way to respond to just about every situation in life!)  The whole set-up is very professional and slick - I particularly liked the table of pastries that was available.

The afternoon was spent with the Woodmans.  Carl was supposed to be at work, but he felt terrible and they sent him home.  Having a weakened heart means that fluid gathers around your body and causes all sorts of horrible side effects.  He obtained a prescription for fluid draining drugs and felt better by the next day.  Other than that we just relaxed and planned for Disney!

Monday was a tidy-up and pack day.  We went to the mall to shop for shoes - boys feet are now much tidier looking and cool.  Nicola found a stationary store and Wal-Mart provided some cooling fans.  i'm not sure they will help hugely with the temperatures in Florida (today it is looking like peaking at 32C / 89F).

You are all just about up to date.  All I have left to say is thanks to Carl and Petra for their hospitality, thanks to Brenna and Willow for playing so nicely with our boys and thanks to Eden and Ian for setting great examples.

Finally - Have a great birthday Michelle!  As I said in the card - we'll be with you one of these years, maybe next year if all the plans come together as they should.