February 23 - 24, 2012 - Visit with Colorado Friends - The Weikels

We received an email from our neighbors in Colorado stating they were on their way to Texas from Florida.  There was no way we were not going to work it out to meet up with them. The Weikels (Dave and Beth) lived right next door to us and are doing a lot of traveling in their RV to teach classes on, dealing with the loss of loved ones.  So we arranged to meet and we drove down to Conroe, TX and they surprised us by arriving last night here. We are staying here a week.  What an awesome reunion this was.  We stayed up late, talked and drank some wine. 
Today, February 24, 2012 - Most Important note of day - had to call son and tell him "Happy Birthday", of course.
To continue, the Weikel's took us to breakfast at a quaint diner, which was very good and reasonably priced.  We enjoyed our short time with them as they have other obligations and teachings in Temple TX.  We were so very happy that we were able to meet up with them and look forward to our next visit. They are now on their way to College Station, TX to visit more friends and then to Temple, TX for a class.

February 2012 - Our Trip to Gainesville, Texas - Uncle Preacher & Family

John and I arrived in Gainesville Texas on Tuesday, February 22, 2012.  We stayed at an Outlet Mall RV site, which was very close to the Oklahoma border and near Uncle Preacher. 
It had been 21 years since we seen the family and it was a great visit.  Everyone thinks John looks just like his Dad, which he does.  Uncle Preacher came over the 1st evening and spent a few hours with us.  John was ecstatic. Then Cousin Dave Morgan and Uncle Preacher came over the next day during lunch.
Uncle Preacher told us about a casino that gave Seniors free breakfast, so we went the next day.  It was fun and we got our breakfast free. We were also able to gamble and earn credits, then they gave us $25 credits to play with.  It was fun and we played on their money. 

Later  that same day we went to Uncle Preachers house and visited with Aunt Anita and him.  Aunt Anita is having to go through so much dialysis and we were so glad she could accompany us during our visit. Many memories and pictures were shared.  Uncle Preacher has so much history stored in his head, also has written books of the Morgan history.  It was such an awesome visit and I am so glad we went. Have to post a picture of The "Morgan Family" early years. John was so young and looks like Jeremy and Ryan to me.  How cool is this picture to share and bring back memories.

Killeen Texas Visit

February 17 thru February 20, 2012
John and I left Canyon Lake, Texas and traveled to Killeen Texas to visit our Smithey family.
This was such an enjoyable trip being around family.  We enjoyed going to church, bowling, dinner,
movies, touring Ft. Hood and most of all just spending time with the kids. 
The kids, Toby and Riley are really good kids and I love there energy.  Their "Tebow poise" was awesome.  They have had practice. 

Anitra and Cheyenne have a beautiful home.  Ft. Hood is such a great place to visit and we felt serile seeing all the memorialization for those that have lost their lives.  We love family and enjoyed our trip.
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We also visited with friends, the Brook's Family whom are also stationed in Killeen.  What a great visit after 4 years or so.  Went to lunch at Cracker Barrell and sure enjoyed the company. 

Overall our visit in Killeen, was awesome and we are both happy we were able to spend quality time with family and friends.

Canyon Lake - Near New Braunfels and San Antonio

John and I have been here a week and we enjoy this area. Lake Point RV Resort, Canyon Lake, TX.  It is a distance from San Antonio, but we decided to stay another week here.  We have been siteseeing in this area and have discovered some more beautiful landscaping and sites in TEXAS.  We have met quite a few people here and most of them are members of Coast to Coast.  We like the place but not ready to commit buying in on a membership.  The cost for staying here is only $12.00 a night and .10 for electric. Everyone is so nice and we have joined in on their BBQ's, Fish Fry, Stuffed Potatoes, Bible Study, Church and Happy Hours.  It is a great social group and so friendly.

The Lake is in our Front yard just a few feet away.  Tons of Deer are in the area and John and I bought some Deer Corn so now we can feed them.





We have ventured out to Gruen(small German town) and San Antonio and enjoyed our times there.  Spent money buying shirts, purse and hats.  It was fun and we loved the Cabbage looking plants in Gruen.  The Hall was also very interesting.

We got the opportunity to meet with our cousin, Debbie Molina, who lives in San Antonio until the end of the month.  She got a promotion and is going back to Las Vegas.  We had lunch and it was great seeing her.  She reminds me so much of her mom, Dee. She is driven and will surely succeed at her new job.  Thanks for lunch Debbie.

This coming Saturday (February 11) we will meet up with our Colorado Springs colleagues and friends in San Antonio.  Can hardly wait to see Jim and Ellie Meachan again.  We plan to go to RiverWalk and the Alamo. 
Sunday we hope to go to Sea World, but iffeee.....weather permitting.  Then go see more family in San Antonio. 
Hope you enjoy the pictures and more to come.