Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Different Focus for a Ft. Lauderdale Trip

This weekend we went to Ft. Lauderdale to see some of Ed's family.  We stayed with his sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Ray Barkett. 
Lorraine and Ray Barkett  2012
We also spent some time with Ed's son, grandson, and daughter-in-law.  I had fun reading with Sean and am pleased at his progress as a second grader. 

I don't think of "Lorraine" as a common name.  What are the chances his sister and daughter-in-law are both named Lorraine?
Sean (7), MaryMay, Ed, Lorraine, and Steve Angelil    2012

3 Generations:  Ed, Sean, and Steve Angelil  2012
Sean Angelil and Tom Barkett (Ray's brother)  2011

I enjoyed helping Ray with Facebook and Lorraine with how to copy and paste.

When we would go to Ft. Lauderdale after being in Virginia, shopping was a main focus.  Now we live in Port St. Lucie 7 months of the year, where we have almost all the stores you can think of, so shopping isn't a strong reason to travel South. 

Being with family IS a good reason to make the 2 hour journey.  It was a fun and relaxing weekend.  Thank you, Lorraine and Ray!

p.s.  One of the highlights of the weekend was getting the painting that I had commissioned my art teacher friend, Anita Orlando, to paint.  I will show it to you as soon as we get it from the framer.

3 comments:

Beth said...

It does seem funny that there are two Lorraines in the immediate family. Aren't there also two Kays, or am I mixed up?

It didn't register until now that Sean is about the same age as my nephew, who will be 8 in March and is also in the second grade. Sean really is handsome! In the group photo, he appears tall for his age. I'm so glad he enjoys reading, since too many kids are sucked in by electronics now. One should keep up with technology, but reading more than "info bites" is important (IMNSHO).

You have me very curious about the painting. Tell the framer to hurry!

Steven said...

Hi Grandmother Mary! Thanks for the great blog post. We had fun.

Steven said...

Hi Grandmother Mary. Thanks for the great blog post with all the pictures. Glad you are happy w/ Sean's reading progress! Thanks and see you soon!