It is Monday and we spent our first night in our new apartment. Sign the contract today - we are so happy it is absolutely beautiful. I thank God every day for how lucky we are to get to experience a new country and new culture and one that we can truly enjoy the ocean. Doug absolutely loves the BBQ - we had a great time today eventhough it rained all day! Roberto and Julia just gave us 2 wicker couches for the deck. They look great. They are great landlords - very nice people. Well it is the love of my life birthday - it is great to have your soul mate by your side. I am so blessed to have such a great husband. We truly enjoy our long walk along the beach and we picked up 6 sand dollars -I couldn't have asked for a better time. It is back to work for the next two days - crazy I might add but then it will be a big day on Saturday I am going to try to go to a salon and get my hair highlighted and cut. I am a little afraid - who knows what color my hair will be.... it will be a big surprise. Have a great week and thanks for all the Happy Birthday wishes for Doug - it meant alot to him. Lori, Doug and Andrew