Boy, I'm really bad about writing on the weekends. I guess I just can't manage to find the time. However, this weekend was a tad bit different. Friday evening was spent at the funeral home for the visitation of my dad's cousin, Stevie. I had a fairly good time, as good as you can have at a funeral home, seeing family and family friends. I got to see some of my dad's cousins that I hadn't seen in years. Afterwards, the majority of my immediate family went to Logan's for dinner (my aunts, uncles, cousins, parents, etc). Saturday morning I got up early and went to my grandpa's during the funeral to help prepare the food with the women of the family. When the funeral was over, the whole family came over to eat and enjoy each other's company. We had a good time. The younger kids got a little restless so we went swimming over at my uncle Mark's house. Later that night my immediate family and the family in from out of town came over to swim at Mark's and we had a big cookout. I really enjoyed it. I gave up seeing all my friends in Morehead for my birthday to see the family. Of course I would *Love* to see my friends, I would feel guilty for years if I missed the opportunity to see family that I haven't seen in ages. It is a little sad that our family has grown up. There is the beginning of a new generation--my oldest cousin has added on a new addition with her baby. My youngest McComas cousin is 10. Amazing how time flies.

Well its Monday, and the weekend came and went. This week will be much easier...It is all preparation for my trip to Atlanta. I'll be packing all week, making sure everything is set in stone, then I will be heading out of town at 3:00 p.m. on Friday.

Hopefully I can write more later when my mind has fully awaken...and gotten into the swing of things.