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Marshall and Stewart came back from our trip with fewer underwear than they started with. It's a mystery...
So, they got to pick new underwear today and came out with Transformer and Batman types. They were so excited to open the packages and sport their new ones around. The second and third pairs in the packages became masks and fighting implements.
Nigel's shy sometimes, but once he warms up, he's a friendly chap.
(And isn't he so darling? )
He finally warmed up to Auntie Kris and Uncle Sam this weekend.
I went dancing with my sisters-in-law and brother-in-law last Thursday.
I don't know any dance "steps" and, whenever I think about what I'm doing, the movements feel awkward.
When I just let myself go, things are so much fun.
I had a great time and I want to go again. any dancers out there?
We made it all the way to Phoenix for Matt and Missy's wedding. It was lovely.
Mike's mom made bow ties for the boys that were so incredible. The boys were too great, running around in little ties and Converse tennis shoes. Stewart looked a bit like Twiddle Dee with suspenders, playing karate with Uncle Steve while wielding my gerbera daisy bouquet.
Stewart and Nigel have been irritating each other in the van. The boredom of a long days drive led to pinching wars. Our solution to the problem was purchasing a truck mud-flap which we used as a divider. It worked well for awhile, but they did eventually find a way around it. Here they are throwing toys over to eachother.
The other picture posted will only have meaning to Mike's family.
Why can't more of the country use wind power?
All along US 40 in Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico there were these massive wind farms with one windmill after the next. There must have been hundreds. They were impressive.
We wondered how much each one powered? How expensive are they?
In Fountain Square, at the new Keep Indianapolis Beautiful they have three tiny(in comparison) wind turbines. We learned that each one cost around $10,000 and that they powered 2-3 outlets each.
Has anyone ever been to a Holidome? It's a Holiday Inn with an inner courtyard play area that includes pool, arcade and usually a mini golf course.
Well, we went to a Holiday Inn that that had this type of courtyard (although it was lacking the dome part) . It was in Elk City, OK.
The kids loved it.
In fact, the hotels will probably be what the kids remember out of the entire vacation. Mike and I talked about our childhood experiences with Holidomes and "fun" hotels (hotels with pools). The hotel stays were always memorable than the destinations for us.
Mike and I are happy to witness their joy and thankful that we can do this together. And WE are having a blast at the destinations.
Did you know that Claremore, Oklahoma is the home of Will Rogers, famous comedian?
Well, we passed through Claremore a few hours ago and we are approaching Oklahoma City, where we will stay the night.
We left immediately following the 4th of July fireworks, after enjoying Fountain Square's view of them with Dairy Queen benefits in hand. On the block's walk home, things seemed less like a war zone than in years past. We assume that firework sales are down for the year.
Now, we head west for a visit to the Grand Canyon and my brother's wedding in Phoenix.
Marshall and Stewart came back from our trip with fewer underwear than they started with. It's a mystery...
Nigel's shy sometimes, but once he warms up, he's a friendly chap.
I went dancing with my sisters-in-law and brother-in-law last Thursday.
Looks like a town I'd like to explore. The arch is beautiful as evening comes. We study it's shape and size.
Right outside of Amarillo, Texas is graffiti heaven... Cadillac Ranch. It is 10 half-buried Cadillacs that are layered with paint markings. We added our little masterpieces today, leaving some part of ourselves here and dreaming that our marks will never be covered but that everyone who passes there will see us there. Weird, but that's what it's about.
We made it all the way to Phoenix for Matt and Missy's wedding. It was lovely.
From Flagstaff, we traveled south to Phoenix on highway 89A so that we could drive through Red Rocks State Park and Sed0na. It was worth the extra time and nagging roadside trails.
As I arrive at the edge for a moment of solice, the warm air rises to hit my face.
We want to show them without 
loosing them. It's terrifying to see boys moving so quickly at this height.
And now, we sit, with our legs dangling over the edge. We're taking it in together.
Stewart and Nigel have been irritating each other in the van. The boredom of a long days drive led to pinching wars. Our solution to the problem was purchasing a truck mud-flap which we used as a divider. It worked well for awhile, but they did eventually find a way around it. Here they are throwing toys over to eachother.
We didn't stay the night in Tucumcari, New Mexico. But we did make it a point to stop here and we were so glad we did.
Why can't more of the country use wind power?
Has anyone ever been to a Holidome? It's a Holiday Inn with an inner courtyard play area that includes pool, arcade and usually a mini golf course.
Our first experience of the deserted amazing was Sayre, Oklahoma. We passed through after our nights stay in Elk City. We saw one failed establishment after the next. It seemed pretty close to a ghost town to us. We couldn't believe what we saw! Had the owners just walked away and left these beautiful treasures to crumble? Really? And, did they have a choice?
Did you know that Claremore, Oklahoma is the home of Will Rogers, famous comedian?
