It is on to Yuma

Although we must return to Oregon much earlier than we would have wished, we are so glad that Yuma and Boomer friends are on the way!! We spent several months in the spring here and know we will very much miss all the many Boomer happenings that will transpire this winter.

We have so enjoyed these events, but unfortunately, not this year as Frank must return to OR and finally have his needed knee replacement. But for now we are in Yuma and spending time making the most of our time.

And we are thrilled that Halloween is at hand on our stay. Dan and Jenny hosted a wonderful party--guest had the option of being in costume or not--most chose to honor the child within!

The weather was warm, the food proved, as usual, to bring the best of the best to the party---but company was the highlight!!

A wonderful visit with family in TX

It was finally time to leave MO after 3 weeks in Neosho with Dianne's mom and brother Ron, we needed to head south to TX. We looked forward to again visiting with Dianne's sister (Vickie's) daughter, Jackie & family. Jackie and her husband, Russ, have 3 beautiful daughters and we haven't been able to visit with them since the youngest, Avairya, was born in March of 2009. As might be expected the girls have grown and have so much to share. We loved having time to spend

with the girls as well as Jackie & her family!!

On to Missouri

We headed east to Missouri from Las Vegas, to see Dianne's mom and brother. We usually try to come every year but were unable to make the trip last year, so we were so glad to finally be able to return to Missouri to see family.

Dianne's mom turned 86 this year and we were happy to celebrate this event with her, which included her wish to do it up big in Branson. This gave all of us the opportunity to do several shows that she wanted to see, as well as a train ride that showcased the long history of the area. The train ride is narrated and allowed us to understand the past

of the area, as well as enjoy the sights along the hour and half of rails.