We spent a long weekend with our family in Des Moines. This is a photo of our group in Iowa City. We toured an interesting dry stream bed. There were abundant "fossils" of shells, plants and small water animals. We had a grand time stooping, pointing and exploring the area. Our trip also included some "head & foot" games, swimming for the grandgirls, good eats (including some elk steaks) and a little shopping. As always, the time flies by and is entirely too short--we will look forward to our next visit!!

Earlier in this month (March) we had a great visit with the Rob Allen family and the senior Allens--Janet and Byron. We had a great round of Kubb at the park across the street after sharing some pizza together. Janet and Byron extended their stay for an extra 3 days. We got in some super visits, yummy meals and some exciting Mexican Train. Great time with dear friends.

No surprise that Grandpa Strode and Grandma Judy have some photos of their new granddaughter on their blog! We are so thrilled for Janelle and Matt as they add the beautiful Camille Kendall to their family! We spent a long weekend in Seattle getting in lots of snuggling and rocking the new little one. It was a great visit with our sons, their wives and a new grandgirl. We even had some good visits with friends Bonnie and Beau--who are always so gracious about opening their home to us. Life is Good!!