Mckenna Elaine Walton

Mckenna Elaine Walton was born January 30, 2009 at 4:37 pm. She was 6 lbs 7 oz and 19.5 inches. Everyone is doing well.

Cruise

I have returned to the frozen tundra (okay I know it is much colder in other places, but compared to the cruise I'm freezing). As I have looked through my photos it is hard to tell I went on a cruise. As Leslie and I reflected on the trip we decided that we may not be able to go on a cruise again unless it is with professional entertainment and not just cruise entertainment. We saw a ton of concerts and since the venues are so up close and personal we were closer than we could or would ever pay if the bands came to Kansas City. I will share some photos and what we enjoyed. (The photos are in no particular order)

Mandisa - You may recognize her from American Idol

Brandon Heath

Grand Turk Island. We went snorkeling in the ocean. I will tell you that due to the fact I had to take off my glasses I only saw movement in the ocean. We did have an underwater camera so when we get those developed I will see all the true beauty I saw that day.

Mac Powell - Third Day

Matthew West

This was our favorite Bass Player. He played with Matthew West and Brandon Heath so we got to see him a lot.

Denver and The Mile High Orchestra

Phil Joel - He has beautiful hair.

Margaritaville - we had lunch and a Margarita on Grand Turk Island.

LIFE

So this week has been a bit out of the ordinary. I mean I have gone to work as normal every day. However things are changing there a bit. I found out this week that I will be going back to being and adjuster rather than an acting supervisor so I can focus on some tests I need to complete before I continue in the leadership program. There are a lot more reasons, but this is the easiest way to describe what is happening. After I complete the tests then we will discuss the next steps. So I know I told everyone I was moving, to be honest I have no idea what is going to happen with that. I may still be considered for the supervisor position in Wichita when everything pans out, but truly I have no idea. So for those in KC looks like you have to deal with me for quite a bit longer. To those in Wichita area sorry it doesn't appear I'm going to be spending as much time as I was there.

So on top of all this craziness my Grandma passed away early this morning. This was an expected passing, but nonetheless still a loss. We will miss her and her love for family. We are having the services on Wednesday in Liberty.

Then I will leave with my good friend Leslie on Wednesday evening for Miami. We will board a ship on Thursday and sail away. I am so in need of this time away from the office and reality. It will be good to refresh and rejuvenate a bit. The good thing about this type of vacation is that I we are totally disconnected from the outside world. There will be no cell phone (really my work one is the only one that drive me nuts), no computer, no TV (no fear I have the DVR set to record all the important shows), and it will be warm. We are going on the KLOVE Christian Music Cruise, we secretly think we will get to meet and hang out with some of the artists. I mean I have a connection to two of them (Matthew West went to KSU and Brandon Heath was/is roommates with a guy that I went to high school with) therefore we are practically best friends when you are trapped on a boat.

I hope you all have a great weekend and next week as I am separated from the world.