We hope this little note finds you doing well and enjoying the holidays.
We’ve followed our usual schedule this year, spending the hot months on the road. Our summer travels began in May. We began by heading for the Black Hills and Badlands areas of South Dakota, where we enjoyed the cooler weather as well as the scenery and history. Custer Battlefield was a highlight. Then, to Nevada for the annual 4th of July BBQ, and Tailgate Training Camp with friends in Oregon. We enjoyed visiting with sister Diana in Utah, and then spent several pleasant days rambling through state parks in Oregon, Utah and Colorado. Overall we traveled 7,884 miles. That’s a lot of scenery!
An early snowstorm did its best to get us in the holiday spirit, and the boys enjoyed playing in the fluffy white stuff. Steve’s mother is doing well. She joined us for Thanksgiving, and was here to enjoy the rare event. In the photo, Jaxen is proudly showing off his first missing tooth.
We’re keeping plenty busy when we’re at home. In addition to working around the place we’ve been on the road a lot helping out the kids. Kendra has developed some serious health challenges that prevent her from driving, so we’re filling in shuttling kids, and getting her to appointments. The boys are growing like weeds, and we enjoy every minute with them.
So that’s our 2017! We want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year! And don’t forget to look us up if you’re out this way. We’re always open for visitors!
