1772 Mission Churches

Isn't that beautiful? One of the churches in San Luis Obispo.

San Luis Obispo

This has been an absolute beautiful town. We are staying at an Elk's Club. The really nice thing it is close to beaches and the downtown area. Hank and I have walked up there several times. Tonight is their big event,every Thursday evening they have a Farmers Market, which is really several open pit BBQ's. The have bands, and tables set up with their wares. Great place.! We leave here today for Montarey Bay. We will probably be there for about 1 week.

Rainy day in Oceanside

Today was another rainy day. We walked down to the ocean, which is about 1 mile away. Had a nice lunch then decided to start working on our quilt. We have been waiting on a rainy day and haven't had to many of those.
Today I also took a bad tumble crossing the street. Landed on my hip, knee, elbow, head and wrist. I shook it off and Hank and I finished our walk, before my surgery, I would have never have survived that kind of fall. Thank you Lord.

Oceanside, Ca.

Yesterday we left San Diego and moved up the coast just a little bit. We are in a small town near the ocean. It is 68, and people are in the ocean. 3 weeks ago, we were in the Atlantic, Daytona, laying in the sun and swimming in the ocean with Grandchildren not in the Pacific...brrrr, it is way too cold.

Balboa Park

Another beautiful day! We packed a picnic and went to Balboa Park. With 14 museums, and the zoo we weren't bored one minute. We enjoyed a great car museum with Nissan-old Datsuns. Walked all over several miles of parks. Had a geat picnic on the lawn.

Point Loma

Yesterday, we drove up to Point Loma, one of favorite spots from previous visits.
Just as we walked up to the ledge, a ship came by with helicopters escourting them out of the bay. What a fantastic sight!
We then did something I have done in awhile. We hiked down from the top, to the ocean wall. This was a real accomplishment for me since my surgery. Then we walked back up higher on the hill to view the lighthouse. 70, windy,sunny! An awesome day,
Thank you Lord.

Coronado Island

Hank and I drove over to Coronado Island, walk around the interior of the Old Coronado Hotel, very beautiful. Then walk around the downtown area.

Check POINTS!

From Arizona to California...we were checked 3 times!!

Last night in Casa Grande.

Yesterday we woke up around 4am and took a walk around the park. We played pickleball at 6am (my first time in over a year and half). Then I played cards with the girls, hand and foot.
Then Last night, Hank and I went over to Larry and Avis and learned "U got Jokered."
Hey guys this is Pegs and Jokers with another game going on in the center. Bob, this will keep your mind thinking and a real challenge.

Casa Grande, Arizona

We are sitting here in the overflow parking at Palm Creek, on black pavement and the temp. is 108...thank goodness we have our shades. The airs (all 3) are running constantly. We are up at 5am taking our walk around the park, and do all over chores really early. Last night we played P & J at Marlenes' and Bob, we each won one game.
Great dinner and great company. We will get our mail this morning and probably hit the road early Tuesday am.
I've got to get in the habit of carrying my camera again.

MCD, McKinney, Texas

What a great job MCD did installing our new shades! But of course, we ended up with a little more than just shades. Notice the beautiful wood trim on top of the blinds, it matches the wood in the coach..looks great.Thanks again Peggy and Jim for being a great host.

An Evening of Pegs & Jokers

I could hear Bob all night saying, "Customer." The girls won the first game, boys the second. We missed you Bob and Marlene.

A day of shopping

Peggy, Jim, Hank and little ole me went shopping. First, Camping World. Then down to a huge mall with tons of shoppers. Of course, the Apple store was there. In the center of the Mall was an ice skating ring...very cool.

Later we went to Joe's Italian Bistro, excellent dinner.

McKinney, Texas MCD

Hank and I arrived safely in McKinney. We be here most of next week getting our blinds installed. They have been waiting on us several months. It is good seeing Peggy and Jim and will be catching up with them this weekend.

Saturday morning, we headed to the local farmers market for some fresh fruit and veggies. Very enjoyable morning. Tomorrow am, we will have some fresh blueberries.

Arkansas

We didn't stay in Arkansas very long.

Heading West, again

Upon leaving Chattanooga, we came across the Bannaroo festival in Manchester, tn. The traffic was unreal...both of the sides of the highway lined with cars.

We stopped in Tunica,Ms. to visit with Paula Deen and a little gambling.

Tracy and Family

Tonight we ate dinner at Amigo's with Tracy, Tony, Abby and Michael. Boy have they grown. Had a great time catching up and can't believe it will be a year before we see them again. Farewell good friends!

Trav-L-Park, Chattanooga, Tn.

It is really weird coming back to Chattanooga and not going back to the house.
This will be our home for a week, and future visits.

Disney Town

You would think after a day of being in the sun and water, you would be exhausted (I am) but no the kids wanted to go to Disney Town. So, off we went with looming dark clouds. I forgot my camera, oh no! So, pictures aren't great but we did get to go to Lego and on the boardwalk they had games and dances for kids. Ansley and Gabe jumped right in there. From electric slide, to getting things from people in the audiences like a scavanger hunt. Plus we had to visit M & M and fill up on those. Energy!
They had a ball and didn't want to leave 2 hrs. later until thunder started booming!!

Typhon Lagoon

Tyhon Lagoon was awesome! The four of us children spent the entire day playing in the water. We rode, easy, hard and family inner tubes down the shuts. We climbed to the highest point and layed on our backs(me too) and flew down the pipes. We relaxed in tubes and floated around the Lagoon. We took on the huge waves of the beach, over and over and over, crashing upon our heads.
We laughed so hard, especially about Hank. He always got dumped on by the waterfalls overhead.

Evening at the campfire

Grammie forgot the marshmellows but the kids still got to see Chip and Dale and sing songs with them.

Disney World

Our first day at Disney World, we rode the boat over from Camp Wilderness to Magic Kingdom. There are too many pictures to post. We rode every ride. Walked every path.
Raced cars, watched the parade with every character(in the rain), saw fireworks at the castle. Ate until we threw up!
What a great day!

Daytona Beach

The time I enjoy the most....when they are sleeping, quiet time (lol). We had a great Friday at the beach then to the pool. Now we are going to play Wii.

Daytona Beach, Florida

Well, we made it to Dayton Beach. Of course, one of the first things to do was get our suits on and head to the ocean. One of the few beaches that still allows you to drive your car on the beach. The weather, 95 and the water awesome! We played for about 3 hrs. then walked the beach.
Today, we will head back over there for more beach time before heading to Orlando tomorrow.

Farewell Ooltewah...for now

Hank and I have had a really busy last 2 weeks. Today, at 11 am. we should be closing on our house. Saturday, our possessions will be auctioned off and we will be in Florida...having a great time! But for now, we are in Cumming, Ga. checking out Twin Lakes RV park. For our purposes, it suits. There is nothing to do but we are close to Family. Yesterday, we went and had lunch with my Momma. Today, Gabe is coming over for lunch until Sis gets here. Wish us luck.

Hank's surgery!

You know, you'd think Hank learn not to tell people I am MEAN because I just might pull out my camera and post pictures. His surgery went well and he is on the mend.
He won't be doing much lifting for atleast until the end of the month.
Thank you everyone for your prayers.

The house should close on the 27th and Hank and I will be leaving the 1st of June after our weekend with Grandchildren.

Mother's Day Weekend

Last Friday I flew up to D.C. to spend a few days with Katherine and Family. We had an awesome time. Brian is a "slave-driver". Not really! They planted bushes and dug holes. Mainly, we unburied rocks. We went out for lunch and dinner. Katherine and I had girly times at the spa. We also did a little shopping. Thanks so much for a wonderful weekend. Donna and I loved Mother's Day.

Trust

Hank is really worried about highlighting my hair, look at his expression, how intense! Oh well, he did a great job! You can't even tell he did anything, lol!