Texas vacation
We had a wonderful time in Dallas.  Chuck had tickets to Shun men, which is a multi talented dance historical opera.  It was filled with animation to make the story more interesting.  I loved it very much.  then we did the George W Bush Museum including getting a picture made in the oval office as it was when he was president.
Another high light was the Ross Perot science museum.  We went twice and still only saw a portion of it.  Everything was interactive so you could spend a week in there and not get all around.

we also ate there and the cook would not let us take a slice of pizza from the counter, but made a fresh on one and brought it to us.  We also ate at the Bush and found Laura's cookies healthy but lacking in taste.  They were all fun.

Speaking of fun, we did the Luby cafeteria, My favorite and numerous others.  We ate Texas, Mexican, Asian, Ranch, Italian, Canadian and many others.

Tom got his Berlin Wall plaque and I got a pretty stole.  Also got a new Bible at the half price Bookstore.  Luella bought me a cover and got both engraved with my name.

We had interesting connections in Washington and I was very glad to get home.  Snow storms had closed  the Portland airport when we were due to fly home, so had a take a later flight.
The weather was perfect in Dallas, nothing like the 3 or 4 feet we came home to.

January 13, 2017
The twins are now 2 weeks old an looking very cute in Facebook photos.  Don't have personal shots since the hospital, but here is Arora and Quinn.

They are two precious little girls and I can't wait until they are old enough to come here for a visit.  It has been very cold, so I understand why they can't get out of the house yet.  I want them to be safe.
Our family is rapidly growing and with Molly's baby due in July, our house will be bursting at the seams, but that's fine with me.

We plan a trip to Longmeadow on the 23rd to see Dean and Eunice.  I hope the weather is nice and no snow storms to hamper our trip.  Then we will go to Dallas in February.  I hope we can fly direct from Boston.  I don't like the plane changes with tom in a wheelchair, even though we get through security and to the gates quickly.

I wish we had time and money to drive in our car.  That would be very nice.  I like traveling by car with Tom.  we have fun together.

Thanksgiving photo

Today is Thanksgiving 2016.
Present were Tom and Mary, Beth and husband Charlie, Archie and Stephanie, Sara and Jacob.

We had a wonderful meal of turkey, dressing, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, honey carrots, and sweet potato biscuits, a signature contribution from Beth, pumpkin  and pecan pies.

Stephanie is due with twins in late December.
After eating, we watched some football and then hiked in the woods.  Beth showed us the boulders she has picked out for her grandchildren, so far.  These rocks can be followed through the years to see growth around them and when they are older, they can add to the vegetation as they please.
When we started the hike it was snowing lightly, but stopped, so we came home to no snow.

Sunday, October 30
The shower went very well yesterday.  The cake was a work of art, really too pretty to cut.  There was a tent full of hot barbecue ribs, pulled pork, chicken and more.  There were hundreds of gifts and all had a great time.  I will choose a few photos.  

Hazel has enjoyed her swing, playing in the rain and playing with Dad Ethan.  

hazel and Ethan's visit to Maine

Friday, October 28.  It has rained all day so Hazel can't go out and swing, but has had fun inside with "doggie", Mara.  She is the cutest little thing.  I'm reminded how cute Beth was at her age.  My how time flies.  It could make one sad, but enjoying her little smiles and chatter are enough to wipe away the tears.

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day weather wise.  I"m hoping to show her off at the trunk and treat party at church Monday night.  Ethan is a super Dad.  I'm sure Archie will be as well.  Tomorrow is the big shower day for the twins.  I must rest good tonight, so I can help tomorrow.

Today is Tuesday, October 25.
Yesterday Tom went for his annual eye exam and the Doc found he had two little tears in his retinas.  So, h is restricted from riding anything that bumps, so the tractor is out.  Boo Hoo for him, but we must get the eyes well.

This afternoon tiny snowflakes are falling.  Nothing serious for sure, but signs of what will come is here.
I'm sad because my Swedish detective Wallandar has alheimers and this was the last episode of the season, so i suppose I'll have to find something else to get involved with.

Tomorrow is our community supper at church.  So far we have not had any outsiders come, but maybe this will be the one.  We had over two hours of prayer Sunday in a video called Cry Out.  This is waving over the country now and is primeraly for women  to get together and pray.  This could be a mighty force for the country, if women really get going on prayer.  Before the great depression  many years ago, a man started  prayer meeting in the city  of NY and 6 people showed up.  Now there are tens of thousands coming to these meetings.

We listened to a spiel on Medicare Advantage yesterday and though it looks very good, we need to investigate more before changing what we have.