Enjoying the Texas Hospitality & HEAT!

Hi!

I'm not taking much time to blog this trip as there is just not enough hours in a day! I've posted a bunch of new pictures over on Dropshots and wrote quick captions for some of them so you can see what's going on.

Tod, Julia and I are enjoying ourselves SO MUCH! This convention program is incredible and really focuses on practical things to help us cope with life's problems. The new books, ASL DVDs, etc. are AWESOME. That's all I'll say about that since I don't want to spoil anything.

Anyhow, the weather's been hot, I've been lovin' it and I hope there are a few more days of warmth back home before the frost comes in 8 weeks (or less!) I've met some wonderful new friends and look forward to visiting with them via email and hopefully in person occasionally too.

Take care everyone - time for me to go to bed!

Love,
Lynetta

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