Monk's Memoirs: 10/1/08

Monday, October 13, 2008

Happy..Happy..Joy..Joy..!!!

I have returned to Paradise and I couldn't be happier...not that I don't miss my family back in New York...but I just can't help but feel that Florida is my home now...Don't get me wrong...I do love the time I spend in my little house by the water...but...my friends are here and now that I have a little house by the water here it's like I have died and gone to heaven...I have already caught and released several nice Snook, Reds and Trout..not to mention two very nice Flounder that I caught yesterday that were in the four or five pound class....I have the most wonderful landlady that anyone could ask for...I rent one half of a house by Lemon Bay.. she had my place all ready...fully furnished, glasses, dishes and even Nick-knacks..not over done but just nice enough to be a comfortable place to call home...a bachelor pad to rival any on the bay....

Some family news....My beautiful and talented Daughter Kelsey came in sixth in a cheer leading competition that had over 60 girls from all over the area competing...her four teammates and she finished First, sixth, eighth and fourteenth...all will compete in a top 25 event to take place soon....way to go Kelsey...I'm very proud of you.....

Of course the world's Cutest Grandaughter just keeps getting cuter and cuter here are a few shots of some of her outings with Dad and Mom....Mom is now seven months along on producing number two who will be named Cali Jean...a beautiful name for a beautiful new baby girl that will brighten the lives of all....

Dakota is now of the "Climbing and Expoloring Everything" age...the top of Dad's desk is no exception...But when your this cute you can get away with a lot....

My son Andy is proud of himself and has a right to be...he went shooting with his brother Ryan..the cop...and some of his buddies...first time shooting a rifle and at 80 yards shot the eyes out of this quarter...which now proudly adorns his key chain...nice shooting Andy are you sure you want to be a fireman?...

Went to a local fly-in...it only happens once a year but we really get to see some great planes and hear some great stories....here are just a few of the rare aircraft we got to see up close and personel....