A Few Great Weeks

Just a few weeks ago Ron and I made a trip to Nebraska and Missouri. Nebraska Huskers had games in Lincoln and in between the games we went and visited Mika and Jessie and Luke in Carl Junction, MO. Both games were quite pathetic , Huskers vs. Texas Tech, loss 31-10 and Huskers vs.Iowa St. loss 9-7. Actually Nebraska had more turnovers than they had points in the last game so it was pretty painful. However, it is the experience of being at the Husker stadium with 84,000 fans that gets you, win or lose! We even had a tailgate party before the last game and had scrambled eggs, little smokies, bagles, hot chocolate and breakfast burritos. So good!

Mika, Jessie and Luke have their work cut out for them in their new home. It is darling, though! A wrap around veranda, two bedrooms, HUGE kitchen and the most beautiful fireplace made out of the rocks from their property. Ron and I had our sleeping quarters in the apartment above one of the carages. While there Mika had his haircut - 13 1/2 inches and he is donating it to the Locks of Love. He now looks SO handsome! (Ask Jessie! :D) Their property is beautiful with lots of trees and very secluded. The visit was so much fun that we are planning on going again soon!

Along the way we also visited some of Ron's relatives, Aunt Charlene and Uncle Chuck from Papillion, NE and their family, as well as Cousin Sandy and her husband Dick in Rockport, MO. We even were able to hook up with another cousin of Ron's, Mike and his wife Cathy. While in Missouri we got together with Grandpa Bill and Paul, Diana and Shawn.

After our trip we hit the road running at work, and Jaana came for a short visit for Jorel's 2nd birthday. It is always fun fun fun with Jaana around. Ron and I then drove up to Salt Lake to see Brian, Booke and the boys. We watched several hours of tackle football games, visited and watched more football on the TV. I don't know if we can stuff more things into a 2-week period, but I know we gave a go! Life is good!