The trumpets blow and the bugles play...the circus is coming to town today....

Our last night with the kids, we took them to Norfolk to the circus. Here is Emma with her $15 snow cone. She and Rachael had to have the light up cup it came in.....I forgot how expensive the souvenirs and food is at these events!!

It was a good show and the first one for Salt. Who is sitting downstairs as I type, wondering why we came back to NY so early. I think the plan will be a couple of weeks at Myrtle Beach before we move on to VA Beach and home next year.

My all time favorite.... the elephants.....

Here we are all hooked up and ready to head out. I love being on the island for the summer, but early fall I will be OH so ready to travel again. We love this motor home and the experiences it opens up for us.We had to make a stop at the Mohegan Sun,,,,the casino at Pocono Downs. We played for about 4 hours and walked out with $14.00 more than we went in with.....for us that's a BIG win!!! Any time we don't loose, we consider it a win!!

We stopped in Owego (at the Hickories on the Susquehanna) and spent some time with the family. Here we are out to dinner with my brother Joe, his wife Rindy, three of their 3 children, Paul and Matt on either side of me and Janna left and front. Next to Janna is my niece Alice. Was so good to see everyone after a long winter.

We stopped back at their house after dinner where I got to snuggle with my girls.

Paul was supposed to have a game the night we were there but got rained out. Although we would loved to see him play, it was fun having some quality visiting time!!

We are now home on the island.....the river has been beautiful...just like glass. We have been busy trying to get everything organized. Salt came over 3 days before I did and opened the house. I stayed in town and did all the shopping and cleaning the motor home for storage. Salt is now working on the outside, hoping to get the beach area cleared this year. While I am catching up on inside work. My next task will be to try and get some perennial gardens in. Still researching what the deer won't eat!!!

Robin is doing well with her knee; she is back to work (sitting only) and will be back in school on May 4.

I miss all you guys in Florida.....I know you are all heading for home soon. I will be waiting to hear from you as to when you will be coming to the island.