Spent last Saturday in Cape May, NJ with my nephew Kyle.  He has been in the US Coast Guard bootcamp for the past 7 weeks.  We had a really good visit.  Seaman Recruit Sassin's unit had to march off base before we could see or speak to him.  Was exciting to see and hear them singing their cadence.  Kyle has really grown up.   Spent the day watching movies with some of his shipmates and of course, eating.  First thing Kyle wanted was a Dr. Pepper and  chocolate candy bar. Then, it was popcorn, cheeseburgers and a famous Rita's frozen custard.  We only had 11 hours with him.  Now we are getting ready to head back up for graduation on March 20.  Kyle's first duty station will be aboard the 210' USCG Cutter Dependable stationed in Cape May, NJ.  Seaman Recruit Sassin is real excited about the next chapter in his  life.  His Uncle Buddy and I  am soooo very proud of him!

I had a WONDERFUL weekend for my birthday thanks to my husband, Gene.  He took me to Old Towne Williamsburg and we walked through the colonial village for about 2 hours.  The weather was BEAUTIFUL...so warm.  Felt like early Summer.  We took our little dog, Roxi and she loved the walk as well.  After a great afternoon there, we had dinner at Outback and then to bed.  On Sunday, we drove part of the Colonial Parkway and ended up in Yorktown.  Again, another beautiful day so we decided to tour the battlefield.  Arrived back home at 3 and our daughter Chirleen and her husband Chris, arranged a surprise birthday party for me.  I was truely surprised!! Had most of my favorite people there and we even enjoyed our dinner outside on the porch. Thank you guys for a wonderful day!