It's a new day

Day one of blogging.  What to say?  I became enchanted by reading another grandma's blog that is written for her grandchildren as a way for them to get to know her life.  I haven't stopped thinking about it after a few weeks and decided to try out the idea.  So--for my kids and grand kids--here goes!

I am in Florida to watch one of Dan's rockets launch.  It is so exciting to watch with anticipation for when the motors begin to burn and it first lifts off the ground.  I feel proud even though it is not my accomplishment.  I would love to know the number of people who worked to make it all happen--and the excitement they must feel.  I am very proud of  "pleased with" grandpa, though, and know how hard he works!

Grandpa has always been a hard worker.  He does what needs to be done without watching the clock.  I remember when we were first married he would set the alarm clock on his watch to remind himself to come home.  I admire him for so many things.

Sunday, as we walked along the beach, it was fun to compare this ocean and beach with the one I walked along last Sunday at Shauna's house 2645 miles to the west.  This beach slopes gradually with the sand firmly packed beneath your feet.  The water is very shallow for a long way out.  Shauna's waves are higher, the sand is squishier and the water gets deeper in a hurry.  It's pretty cool to go from sea to shining sea in a day's time.  I will be watching the launch Friday from the beach.  It will be a new experience since I have watched previous launches from the space center.