Gran's Hokie-Pokie dance

The crew presented a show on Thursday night. The Philippino wait staff were talented. They asked me before-hand if I would participate. I told them I have no natural rhythm. No problem. To them! I was asked to dance in the pole dance that night. The poles are tapped on the blocks twice and then together. The dancers were so graceful as they stepped in and out with the music. Then here they came for my hand. I was not so graceful but it was great fun.

Mackinaw 's Beauty

On Wednesday we spent the day on Mackinaw Island. This was Bobbie's dream - to see the Grand Hotel. It. Was beautiful. And we enjoyed a buffet lunch. Yes we are officially "fudgies". The main tourist draw is the island made fudge. I'll have to add pictures after we get home. The most fun has been a couple who are celebrating their 60 th anniversary. They spent their honeymoon at Niagara Falls and Mackinaw Island


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Here we are

This is the Ambassador Brige between Canada and US in Detroit


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Monday at detroit

We were amazed by Niagra Falls. Today we are at Detroit as we cross Lake Erie. This is a great way to travel


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Sunday in Niagra Falls

I am sure that have been 1000s of pictures taken here. It is an amazing sight.

This is from the Maid of the Mist boat we took into the falls, just before I put up my camera. We had on a slicker and enjoyed getting our faces wet in the spray.

Off we go

9:10am and we are leaving San Angelo in the rain. After dinner (we are in the CITY ) I took these pictures of the girls. Laura really does look good






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Update on Momma's bathroom

So where do you go when this is the location of the commode? When Raymond and I got there on Sat. afternoon we found lots of work had been done. The men had torn all the walls out to the studs, the old tub was broken and carried out in 2 pieces.

This is the floor tile that was laid on Sat. in the bathroom. The hardy-backer board was placed in the shower and on the floor before the tiles. New sheetrock is on all the surfaces. A leaking copper tubing line was the cause of the circles on the ceiling. They repaired the line and then got the sheetrock up.The walls are Spanish drag textured and will be painted on Sunday.

Sunday: The painting has been done and the tiles are up in the shower. Tomorrow the grouting will be done and the new sink and cabinet will be placed. I'm hoping for Momma's sake, they get the commode placed soon.

My sweet son-in-law

I have a delightful picture of Rhonda's husband. Raymond and

I could not have chosen a better man to marry our younger daughter.

He has often left me a picture on my camera or iPhone to discover as we travel home.

I was SO tempted to include it here, and then I had a thought:

He has pictures of me that he could have some serious pay-back.

OK. It is worth the risk.

Visit to Momma's

Momma smiling for a picture.

Raymond and I made a quick trip to visit my mother.

Her bathroom is in need of an up-date. The grandkids liked to swim in

that 4 foot square tub. Here are some before pictures and when this

job is completed, I'll include the new remodeling.

Good neighbors

Ric has rescued another baby purple Martin from the lake.

Raymond lowered the house and Ric placed the young bird
back with the parents.

Karen, his wife, is visiting with our family at the July 4th picnic.

Karen was the "push" behind the Homeowner Association beginning the July 4th fireworks after there was no display for 3 years.

Rylee playing

Here are pictures of Rylee playing during the July 4th picnic.

Getting plenty close!

Reagan's Tea Party

Enjoy the sneaky pictures into a private party.

Opps! I'm caught and I receive a "raspberry" from this

sweet granddaughter.

Back to her playing.

Where in the World?

Skylar has been studying the world in Day Care.

Her mommy told her that GranBob had traveled to lots of places.

They placed a call with the intention of asking GranBob

about some the the places where she has been.

This was Mommy's idea. When Skylar got on the phone

she asked" GranBob, could you buy me a globe?" GranBob laughed

and Mommy scolded! (One Christmas when GranBob was a girl she

had asked for a globe that she received and enjoyed.)

Choices! The Teacher Store in San Angelo had a nice selection.

Big smiles from a happy girl.

We looked for Madagascar and the Pacific Ocean. This was when we

realized, the Pacific was misspelled. So were all the names! A call to the

store revealed it was in French. An exchange was made quickly and

now we could read the names.

A big hug and thank you for the special great-grandmother

who loves her Skylar so much.

4th of July

7 bodies in the MXK going to the picnic at ASC recreational area.

Ice cream and a visit from our neighbor who made the party happen.

Rylee made it all the way across.

Skylar comes out the tunnel.

Rylee enjoying the playground.

Reagan swinging with her daddy.

Skylar at San Angelo

Skylar has been with us since Laura is recovering after surgery. We were singing and dancing on the stone wall.


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