Pictures Taken Prior to Corpus Christi Arrival

After arriving here in Port Aransas, TX. we were finally able to download some pictures off Roberta’s phone.  For the past several months we haven’t been able to moved pictures from her phone to my computer for some reason.   Once she got a new phone Verizon helped us retrieve her pictures and Bruce was able to put them on our blog.  Really good pictures of our travels the past few months.   Enjoy…..

We will be in Port Aransas, TX. through January 9^th.  Bruce is going in to see an orthopedic surgeon on November 17^th to schedule surgery for a hip replacement.  His mobility has really been limited over the past several months to just short walks, no kayaking, no hiking, and no biking, pretty much nothing.  He’s in quite a bit of pain much of the time.  We’re hoping he will get his new hip in November and then 6 weeks of physical therapy.  We’ll know on November 17^th when surgery will be.  After surgery, Bruce will recover by following the physical therapist’s instructions and sitting on the beach with his fishing pole in hand. 

The weather is pretty warm and humid for November.  Locals say it should be cooling down soon.  We’re enjoying the warm weather.

Bruce restored this old phone his mom
gave to Jennifer this summer. 

Restored phone.  Turned out real nice.

Grandpa having fun with Macie (front) and a friend.

Lily during a band concert.  2nd chair playing the flute.
Pretty young lady.  Very proud of her.

Lily got this rifle from grandpa for deer hunting.
She was quite excited.

Rowan Dwelle our little engineer.

A special day for grandson Bryce.  Baptized by his father, Jared.

Grandson Logan with his pot helmet.

"I know how to do this, just give me a minute."
Logan at 1 1/2 years old playing a game on his mom's cell phone.

Logan playing a super hero.

While in Utah we had the honor of attending a wedding for
very dear friends.  Jason Dahlin and lovely bride Tiffany

We clean up pretty good when we have to.
Outside the Bountiful Utah Temple.

Minnesota flag flying over the Royal Gorge.

Looking down at the Royal Gorge.
You can see my shadow on the bridge to.  Right....

Roberta found this nice rock to relax on during a visit to Aztec, NM.

One of the many Kivas around Aztec, NM.

Climbing down a cliff to get back to our truck.
What we do to go find a new arch.

The arch.

Bruce thinks he can move the arch.  Nice try honey...

Roberta found a little relief from the sun in this little enclave.

Another arch we found during our hike.

This was the smallest arch we hiked to.

Big enough for Bruce to stick his head in for a neat picture.

Bruce wanted so much to investigate this cave.
Just too high and his hip kept him grounded

A beautiful sunset from Sand Hallow State Park in Utah.

Beautiful scenery from Utah.

Another beautiful site from Utah.

Attended the St. George Temple with these two beautiful ladies.

Utah has so many wonderful places to see.

Having a great time traveling.

The mountains here in Utah are beautiful.

We love having Roberta's sister Susan traveling with us.

No, we are not taking this rock with us.

"Who's older??????"  I'll let you guess.

Sister love.  Bestes of friends.

Roberta and her sister Susan hiked Zion National Park for a couple days.
Bruce stayed back at the motorhome with a bum hip.

Hiking the "Narrows" in Zion.

Had a great couple days hiking Zion National Park.

Watched the weather forecast closely before hiking the Narrows.

They're having too much fun for sisters.

Cooling off as we hike behind this waterfall.

Another great hike up a different canyon in Zion.
Loved having you with us Susan.  Till next time....

November 2, 2016 Corpus Christi

It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to update the blog, but Summer of 2016 has come to a close and we are planning our trip South.  We will miss the kids and grandkids now that summer is over.  Before heading south we made a couple trips to Minnesota.   Our first trip to Minnesota was with our four children and all the grandkids for a wonderful family reunion on Bruce’s side of the family.  We had a great time seeing Great Grandma and Grandpa Dwelle, Aunts and Uncles, and all the cousins.  The hi-light of the trip was spending a week at Great Grandma/pa’s cabin on the Mississippi River.  A wonderful week of jet skiing, swimming, skiing, fishing, and a family reunion.

Our second trip to Minnesota was for Bruce’s 45^th class reunion.  It was the best reunion he’s attended to date.  On our way to Minnesota we stopped off at Winnebago Industries to get a few things fixed on the motorhome.  Winnebago’s service techs were great and we got everything we needed done. 

After leaving Colorado we drove to St. George, UT. to spend a week with Roberta’s sister, Susan, at Sand Hollow State Park.  Roberta and Susan hiked a number of trails in Zion National Park while Bruce hung out at camp with his bad hip.  We’re hoping Bruce can get a hip replacement while in Corpus Christi.

After leaving St. George, UT we drove down to Tombstone, AZ to meet up with Brad and Janine again.  Janine’s kidneys decided to stop working and she’s been on dialysis since.  We wanted to visit them before going further south.  We continue to pray for her quick recovery.  We did go into Tombstone and ran into Wyatt Earp and the boys.  We will be going back for a longer visit.

We arrived at NAS Corpus Christi on 10-26-16.  Bruce will schedule a Doctor appointment as soon as possible for visit with an Orthopedic Surgeon.  The sooner we can get his hip fixed the happier we’ll be.  It’s nice being down south again. 

Enjoy all the pictures.  

Bruce's mom & dad with siblings and spouses.  His wonderful aunt Ila far right.  

Grandsons Lawson and Ethan with their grandpa.

Bryce, our little fisherman,

Nice catch Bryce.

Minnesota bald eagle.  One of many we got to see.

Uncle Jesse and Bryce trying to catch the Big one.

Carter and his new found friend, Mr. Froggy.

Bryce enjoying a leap off the deck.

Carter and Ethan building sand castles.

Grandpa and Carter kayaking the Mississippi.

Ethan fishing with Grandpa.

Bryce got the Big one.

Carter helping uncle Jesse with a big cat fish.

Our cottage on the Mississippi.  Lots of fun memories.

Son Adam and his little man, Rowan.

Everyone having a great time on the river.

A quiet evening on Lake Pepin.

Lawson and Ethan traveling with grandma and grandpa to Minnesota.

Made a visit to the nursing home to see grandpa.

Roberta and son's Eric and Adam having dinner at the cottage.

Sunset on Lake Pepin.

Celebrating grandson Carter's birthda.

Daughter Jennifer and her husband Jesse out for a little sea dooing.

Ethan and Bryce out kayaking.

Lily and Macie playing a little jenga.

Great day on the lake.

Son Jared lost the ski boat.  

Grandson Rowan giving great-grandma a ride around the nursing home.

Please remove your water shoes and rinse your feet before entering the cottage.

Family picture of our wonderful family.

Homecoming King and Queen candidates for the Class of 71.
45th Class reunion was a blast.

Class of 71.  Bruce is 5th from the right.

Enjoying another wonderful time with Janine and Brad Bachelor in Tombstone, AZ.

The Earp's and Doc Holliday on their way to the OK Corral, Tombstone, AZ.

The OK Corral.

A picture taken with Earp's and Doc Holliday after the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
I got the cane, but couldn't find a hat.