California Dreaming

I am here in McAllen Texas waiting as it seems to see our dream job materialize. We had planned this house hunting trip on “our schedule”. We haven’t heard from South Texas College but from calling them we do understand where in the process they are. So with a lot of hope and faith we have come down here if for nothing more than a nice visit and getting the “lay of the land”. I am at the main library and thought I would do another catch up blog. But again the connection is very slow, so no videos will download maybe I will get LaVar to do that at home.
These pictures are from the California visit. After Tim's graduation we went to a beach that Laura and Tim really like. We saw some wonderful things, the weather was perfect and we had a good time.
Sam is examining the tide pools for sea urchins and hermit crabs, they were plentiful there.



A Laura and Hadley moment.
Rachel, a photographer was out on some rocks like these with an engaged couple, the groom had on dress shoes and nice pants. The tide came in so slowly that no one noticed until they were finished, them getting back to shore was entertaining. The all got very wet and the shoes did too even though he took both the shoes and socks off. They were good sports about it.
Skipping rocks was a favorite thing to do and all the guys got pretty good at it.
There were many of these wonderful rocks filled with holes. In a garden these would be so fun to use. Plant little plants inside the holes or just like that would be interesting. I wonder what made the holes? Thanks Tim and Laura, Sam and Hadley for the good time.

Tim's Graduation

We were so happy to have been able to go to California and attend Timothy's Graduation from Art Center, in Pasadena California.

There was a presentation on a big screen that showed pictures of all the graduates.
This is one of Timothy's best picture
Here he is with last minute adjustment of the car he made to run during his "presentation".

Laura's parents were there too.


The "Leaner" actually ran for a few minutes and caused quite a stir.
His presentation went well and there were quite a few questions after.

His actual graduation. Just like you were there.
This picture is out of order, but we arrived early.


Pictures on the lawn afterwards.
Timothy's "studio" all the art work and hard work. Congratulations to you! and Happy 32 birthday

That's Not Where We Are Going!

Kansas City

You're traditional and like to move at your own pace. Who needs all that hustle and bustle when you've got friends, family, and neighbors you've known for years? A small town, like Kansas City, is the right fit for you. You don't mind getting your hands dirty, and you'll probably have to if you work in a small town. And, your traditional values, love of football, and home-grown philosophy will feel right at home in Kansas City.

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Ketchup!

When Tyler, Charlotte and the kids came for Easter we did some fun things. We went down to Waterside in downtown Norfolk and saw many Naval related things, including this statue honoring sailors.

We took a ride around the harbor on this tour boat The Victory Rover. It was a bit chilly after a while.


Next stop was Nauticus. Some of the exhibits were fun,
some just scary.....
Some just darn cute!




Ahoy Matee!!
One big Bullet hole!

Is this to keep the boy in or the sharks out??
Anchors away, it all in all was a fun day.
Norfolk's Botanical gardens was the next day and it was only slightly warmer, but it was just beautiful anyway.

Virginia Beach in March is quite cold. But a brave girl can build a sand castle quickly anyway. You can tell by her face and hands how cold it was that day, and very windy, but the beach is the beach......
Now what is wrong with this picture? The boy is playing with the IPhone and the dad is coloring with crayons?? That is a happy face on Ollie if you couldn't tell. We have more pictures if someone wants to see more....... so glad you came.