Well we have been away in Tehachapi. We left on Monday for Uncle Billy's funeral and got home on Wednesday. Got to visit with a lot of family that we have not seen for a long time, it is to bad that things such as a funeral is what brings a family together. We really have not been doing much since returning home but we have been playing pool volleyball and it is a lot of fun. Life here in Arizona is very good and we are enjoying it very much. Well it is late and I'm going to get ready for bed so good night all and have a good tomorrow. Love and prayers for all

Hello all: Today is a sad day. This morning I got a call that my Uncle Billy had passed away. It was not a total surprise as he has been having a lot of difficulties with breathing and heart problems. It is hard to lose a loved one and especially such a icon to the family . We will all miss him very much but he will remain in our hearts for ever. He will be the one in heaven waiting to welcome all family members who come to join him and other family members already there.

Yesterday Terry and I went to Tortilla Flats and had lunch. We continued on from there along the Apache Trail. It is 22 miles of a twisting, turning and nasty dirt road. It took us 2 hrs to complete, and yet worth the trip it was beautiful. We saw the Superstition Mountains, Canyon Lake, Apache Lake, Roosevelt Dam and Roosevelt Lake. The Roosevelt Dam is the largest masonry dam in the world. We had a great day and it was a nice break from our tough retirement schedule of resting, eating, bike riding and swimming. Life in Arizona is great. Love and Prayers for all

Well we finally made it to Mesa, Az. where we will be staying for the next 4 to 6 mo. We arrived here on Tues. eve. about 6:00 had dinner and rested for the eve. On Wed. we both did our thing in getting set up and just enjoying being here. The weather is warm and sunny. Last night we went to the Golden Corral for dinner. We had gone there last year and really enjoyed it. The internet service is in and out so will post when I can. Love and prayers for all.

Cheryl & Olivia @ Yosemite.................................................Andrew @ 8 months............................................. Olivia @ the Fair

Today we went to the Carothers District Fair with Renee, Greg, Olivia and Andrew. It was a very nice small town fair not to crowded or to hot so it made for a good day. Olivia got to ride for the first time a Roller Coaster, Ferris Wheel with dad, rode in an Airplane which she got to make go high herself, and drive the Cars. We all had a good time then we drove countryside home and it was very nice scenery. Best of all while we were out having fun Lily stayed home and fixed us a nice dinner from her home country of Napal. Great day hope all of you who read had just as good a day love and prayers to everyone.