Mr Gattis in June

Tropical Storm Jerry

I think it was named Jerry anyway. I was so excited about this storm. It seems that when one of these blows in, everyone gets a little bit more perked up. I was hoping that it would turn into a hurricane so I would not have to go to work for a few days. That is horrible, I know but it is the truth. I took this picture outside of my work. The rain was blowing sideways. Something that I learned from these storms is that it is not the rain that you have to worry about, it is the tornados that happen after it blows by. I was up all night watching the Weather Channel talk about the tornado warnings. Scary. We even got a note on our door about what to do during a hurricane. This is all so new and facinating to me.

Beach Day

September 11

Can I just say that I am proud to be an American! Being here in Niceville and Fort Walton Beach is really cool because there are 2 military bases within the area. I see military people all the time- at the grocery store, out to eat, at church, or just going to the mailbox. I really took for granted all of the freedoms that we have here in America. When I see those men and women, it reminds me of all the sacrifices they make just for our freedom. I am so proud to be an American and am proud to know several men and women who serve and served our great country- including my dad, Chip, and my grandpa.

The Beach

The only bad thing about going to the beach is that the sand goes on forever before you actually get to the water and you have to lugg all of your stuff out there. Trust me- I am not complaining- just warning the lazies, like myself.

Beach Baby

Kara, Olivia, and Curtis came down here about 3 weeks ago to bring our stuff. They are for sure some troopers. This was Olivia's first time at the beach and she kept eating the sand. She definitely did not like the water and was real confused about the sand.