As I am sure everyone knows by now, I am use to doing things at the spur of the moment. So when the offer came to ride up with Bert to Iowa, Steve, Gizmo and I jumped at the chance. And what an amazing adventure it was. We left Saturday (thanks Betty for taking care of Kiah)
. With that statement, I realize how far out of date my blog is. Kiah is our granddog. Justin and Kat adopted her, but unfortunately, they could not keep her at their place because of size restriction. So until they move we have her.
Back to the adventure. We got to Bert's Saturday afternoon, ate lunch then off to Iowa to surprize John for his birthday. Even though it was a week ago, everyone was just a little busy then. All the kids came and all the grandkids as well, so we got a good family shot. It had to be a quick one though, as Nate had to get back to work.
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We all laughed long into the night. And of course everyone got to hold Trenton (the newest of the Michael Clan). Karla looked really good, even with having the baby just a week ago. The following day, after lunch, we packed up and went out to Brandon and Karla's to see their new place and get some family photos.
. You can't tell they are proud. What a beautiful family and what a nice place for them to grow. With plenty of help to watch Trenton, we all went out to see the rest of the place. Karla was able to get in with her horses for a little bit, and the guys fixed a problem with the fence. During this, Steve got slapped in the eye with a horse weed. Ouch! We left there and headed for home, at least as far as KC for the night. We had gone about 1/2 hour from Corning when John called to say Michele had forgotten her favorite blanket. No problem. With Lisa coming down next weekend she could bring it with her. Then John said he tried Bert's phone first. BIG PROBLEM. We didn't hear it ring. It wasn't in her pocket or her purse. Did we leave it at Brandon's? Turn around and head back. We were just about to turn off to Lenox when the phone was found. We are now only 10 minutes from Corning so we went on back, got the blanket, some bread for sandwiches and some eye drops.
Back on the road and home again. Thanks Bert for driving, and a place to stay for the night. Thanks John and Jane for another great visit, as well as the whole Iowa Michael clan. It was good fun. Also, thanks to my cousin Monica and Pepe her papillon. I got to spend time with her as well.
. Also a special thanks to Brandon and Karla for the new addition to my frog collection. It looks awesome. :) I hope that Bert and Jane share their adventures as well. As I finish this up, I make no promises but will try to update everyone on all the amazing adventures since my last blog in June. With all that happened, I have lots of photos and fun to share.
"Come here" he said. "Come closer".
I saw the fairies out in the pasture this morning. Look over there. And when I looked I was amazed at what I saw. 
Gizmo looked and listened. 
But they were gone. Maybe next time.
. My older brother Dave and his wife Jill live in Northern NH. Dave has 2 sons both married, and now running the ambulance service that he built. My younger brother Tom and his wife Donna live in NH as well, about midstate. They have 3 daughters, one who is married and lives in Florida. Tom works for the county. The family is known for laughing a lot as most of you who know me realize, along with trying to top each other with a good joke. Dave is the one on the left. 
Then comes younger sister Kathy and her husband Larry, who live in Georgia. Kathy works at the Army crime lab and Larry is a detective. They have one daughter. 
. On top of the wedding, we all got to meet the first great grandchild, Tom's first grandchild, who lives in Florida with his folks. 
. I wished sometimes we all lived closer, as Dave and Jill are expecting their first grandchild in January. I guess that is all the more reason to visit. Hopefully we will have reason for everyone to come to Kansas someday.
The wedding was at 6 pm at a southern plantation in Atlanta. Of course it was hot, but when you see the bride, everything seems to disappear in this amazing cloud of white and sparkles. 
. Her Dad was very proud as he escorted her around, and I thought my sister was going to faint. This is their only child. The wedding was held in the outside gazebo, and the whole place was amazing. After the ceremony, everyone adjourned to the inside, and the celebrations began. The first dance as man and wife, 
, as Mom and Dad look on with a sigh. 
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to a bubble filled goodbye 
and a regal send off in a Rolls Royce 
the entire night was magical. I hope you all enjoy seeing some of it through my eyes.
