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.