Living my Nightmare

Patrick is STILL here- only now he has NO job and NO money.
He is in my house 24/7. No one can escape him.
And Allan puts up with it.
And I am WAY OVER IT!

Today Is Your Birthday!

Caroline is 28 today!
Happy Birthday!
We love you!

Nebraska

We had a fantastic time in Nebraska and South Dakota.
The folks are friendly and the scenery is beautiful!
We flew into Rapid City and rented a car
and drove to Mt. Rushmore and then on to
Gordon.
Lots to see and loved ones to visit with. Gordon is small
(pop. 1750 or so) and out in the middle of nowhere.
Everyone is so nice and friendly.
Melanie and Adam have lots of space -- so book a room
and go see them. You'll have a blast.
Adam was ordained on Sunday in his new church.
Mom, Dad, and I also attended Mass at St. Leo's
Catholic Church in Gordon.
We all had dinner on Saturday at a local restaurant -- best Mexican food ever!
I especially loved Rapid City! Beautiful!
We saw snowy mountain peaks when we approached Denver.
All to soon the trip was over and we were back in Tampa!
Can't wait to go back!

We're leaving Tampa and heading out west!

Meet Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln.
A national park ranger is standing on Mr. Jefferson's head.

Pop-pop's two best new friends -- Angel and Abby.

Big boy Elijah.

Melanie and Adam's home -- the parsonage.

Soon to be ordained pastor and family in church entrance.

Blessing the new pastor.

Local and district church officals.

The Sorensons.

Big family group shot. Moms, dad, granddads, grandmoms, aunt, brothers, wife, and kids!

Newly ordained and installed Pastor Adam Sorenson.

Their pretty little church -- Grace Lutheran, Gordon, NE

Best place to stay in Gordon, NE. $36 a night!

Skyline Drive view of Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City landmark -- Mountaintop Dinosaur.

Our Rapid City host and hostess -- Don and Margie Wickler.

View of snow capped mountain peaks from Denver airport.
Next stop, Tampa!

Big Adventure

Mom, Dad, and I leave this afternoon for Tampa International Airport and the start of our trip out west. We will end up tonight in Rapid City, SD.,via Denver. Tomorrow we pick up a rental car and drive to Gordon, NE. Melanie and Adam and their boys now call that "home." We will hang out in Gordon over the weekend. All of Adams family will be there.
The ordination is Sunday evening, followed by a potluck at the church.
We leave Gordon Monday morning and drive to Mount Rushmore. Plan to be back to Rapid City and have dinner with Don and Margie Wickler( dear old Air Force freinds). We leave for Tampa on Tuesday morning. Will post pictures on our return!