The World According to Angela

Did you miss me?  Sorry, I was away on vacation, and while I did have computer access, I didn't devote very much time to such things.  I was enjoying spending time with my family instead.  My sister graduated high school so we were there for that, and then took time to visit afterwards.  We had a wonderful time.  I will be updating the Picture Album with some pictures of our trip when I get a chance.  For now, here is a listing of some general highlights:

• Portable DVD systems are an absolute must on road trips.
• It's quite strange to 'listen' to a movie multiple times but have no idea what's happening on the screen.
• Netflix has been worth every penny, and then some.
• Interstate speed traps SUCK.
• Waffle Houses are at almost every single Interstate exit in the state of Tennessee (if you drive through the state, play this game - it's quite fun).
• Illinois is quite a boring state landscape-wise, and this becomes all the more obvious when you drive elsewhere.
• But our corn is much cheaper.
• Gas was under $3 a gallon in Tennessee.
• Given the opportunity, all of my kids would swim from sun up to sun down.
• Roller coasters are still the most fun things in the world.
• Well, the good ole Tilt-a-Whirl still has my heart, too.
• When you leave your normal life behind to go on vacation, you may come home to a newfound appreciation for it.
• Not that I didn't already know it, but I am totally digging family life.  Being a mom to my awesome kids and a wife to my wonderful husband makes me happier than anything.
• There is nothing quite as comfortable as your own bed after being away.
• There is no way we could downsize from a Suburban.
• I really enjoy spending time with all of my family in Tennessee.  I really wish I could go there more often to spend time with them.
• Happy 80th birthday to my great-aunt Ruby!
• I really, really miss both of my grandmothers.
• All of my children have my annoying hypersensitivity to insect bites and stings.
• Shrek the Third is a cute movie.  I really enjoy going to a movie with all of my children.  Even better is also going with my siblings and mom!

Ok, I think that is enough for now.  I will post pictures for those of you with the credentials.  It's been an awesome week and a half for me, and hope it's been ok for you too!!!