tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61915663264216871842024-02-02T10:19:31.186-08:00Summer FunJ and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-68850933377433865972011-08-02T15:07:00.000-07:002011-08-02T15:07:57.237-07:00Finish LineAfter 10 weeks on the road we finally made it back home. What an incredible adventure!! There are so many memories from this trip of a lifetime. We are so blessed and thankful for all our friends and family who put us up from town to town. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers over the last 70 days! It has been so much fun visiting different parts of the country and experiencing different cultures and ways of living. The country side along every highway and road was breathtaking. GOD is Awesome!! What an amazing artist to paint all the scenery we saw along the way. Now it's time to go back to reality. Over the next few weeks and months we will be figuring out where we are moving to, and what type of jobs are ahead of us. Please keep us in your prayers that God will place us where we are supposed to be. Thanks for following our blog. I hope all of you have had as much fun following us, as we have had telling our incredible stories. Bye for now.J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-50513765686891698002011-08-01T17:03:00.000-07:002011-08-02T14:54:02.749-07:00Continuing onOn our way from Missouri to Colorado we drove through Arkansas. We headed toward Oklahoma where we stayed with my brother Chris & Alicia. We arrived late so we didn't get to spend much time with Justin & La Tisha, Chris and Alicia. It was nice to see them one last time. Wednesday morning we drove to Clearwater KS to visit with Josh's grandparents, it was nice to see them again. We then went into Wichita to have lunch with Josh's grandpa Bert before heading towards Colorado. <br />
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We left Wichita around 6:00pm and made our way to Garden City, KS where we stayed the night. Garden City is a small cattle town with lots of feed lots spread throughout. <br />
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Thursday we got an early start towards CO. The drive seemed longer than what it was, but the landscape was pretty. I enjoyed seeing all the open grass land. Very Pretty!! <br />
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We arrived in Colorado Springs early evening and instantly was relieved with the cool temp. That evening we watched the rain clouds come down off the mountain and into town. It was pretty and calming all at the same time. The next day we went hiking through the Garden of the God's. Frankie really enjoyed that. We then ventured to Pikes Peak. The drive to the top is amazing. So Beautiful. Once we got up there some clouds started moving in and blocked our view of the valley. So, we decided to have a bowl of chili in the 40 degree weather. It was good. Next it was off to the Seven Falls. Seven Falls is really neat. There are seven falls that stem from the same creek that flow down the side of one mountain. There are two long flights of steep stairs to reach the top. We took Frankie up the stairs and he climbed them like a champ. Once we were at the top we hiked a 20 minute trail to a point that overlooks Colorado Springs. It was amazing. At the end of the trail the author Helen Hunt Jackson, she wrote the book "RAMONA" back in the mid to late 1800's, she was buried there. Her burial is still there. On our decent we waded through the creek that supplied the waterfalls. Frankie took to the stairs once again and we ended our night at a brewery downtown CO Springs. The food and beer were excellent. A perfect ending to a perfect day. <br />
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The Friday we drove around the outskirts of the city just to see what all there was. Colorado Springs is very pretty, with lots of trees, grass, rivers and lakes. We loved it there. The rest of the day and night we enjoyed a movie at the hotel and order in Pizza. It was nice!!<br />
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Saturday we got up early so we could go to the Denver Bronco training camp in Englewood. It was pretty cool watching the huge, muscular players practice. I was amazed at how many people were there watching. It was a lot. After the practice was over we headed to Gunnison, CO. Once again the drive was pretty. Once there we checked into the hotel and headed into town for dinner. We ended up at the local brewery, and once again the food and drinks were great. While we were there we found out that the brewery was hosting Bingo for the local radio station. So we played. Josh won $25. All together it was a great night. The temperature was nice and cool there. <br />
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Some Pics from around Gunnison, CO<br />
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Before we headed out the next day, Aimee bought a turquoise necklace from a shop downtown. We then set out for Four Corners, it's where Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico all meet. It's on Navajo land, and the Navajo had little shops set up to sell jewelry, paintings, misc odds and ends. It felt good to walk around and stretch our legs. Before we left we had some Fried Bread with honey, cinnamon, and powdered sugar. It was delicious. We jumped back in the car and headed to Flagstaff. We arrived there late evening and was ready for a nice cold beer and good food. Which we had at the hotel bar and restaurant. We all were dog tired from the 9 hour drive. We definitely slept good that night.<br />
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Mom had to work Thursday, so Aimee and I went shopping for some house warming gifts. By the time she got home, we had installed a new curtain & rod in her living room, a new decorative shower curtain in her bathroom along with new bath rug, and got her a handy dandy home tool kit. Needless to say, she was very surprised and excited when she got home. That night Geneva, Larry and Adam came over for dinner. Geneva brought some very delicious enchiladas and a garden salad. Aimee and I made homemade guacamole for everyone. After dinner Aunt Connie, Dustin and Rachel came over for a while. We all had a great time visiting and catching up.<br />
Friday while Mom was at work, Aimee and I went antiquing around town. We found an old window with the phrase <i>Have Faith</i> on the pane. We had to get it for her, and of course have it hanging on the wall when she got home. Again she was surprised, and absolutely loved it! That evening we drove down to Hurley for Chicken & Noodles with pecan and coconut cream pie for dessert....YUM!! After dinner we strolled around town and walked down to the creek. This is when Frankie got a wild hair up his ass, and started chasing cars and trucks. Luckily he did not get hit by any vehicles, and we grabbed him and took him back to the house. We all visited the rest of the evening and headed back to Ozark later that night.<br />
Saturday we all slept in, which was nice. That morning I went through a big box of pictures, and took quite a few of them home with me. While I was doing that, Aimee made Lasagna, green bean casserole and garlic toast. Lunch was amazing, especially with a bottle of vino! That afternoon we all headed down to Branson. We first rode the zip-line, which was awesome. It is a half a mile long, with speeds exceeding 50 mph! After that we went to Steak-N-Shake for dinner. The burgers and shakes were delicious. After dinner we went to the Shepherd of the Hills outdoor show. Before the show, all the kids were able to participate in the Bull Frog races. Adam and Wyatt both raced frogs, and Wyatt made it to the final round. Unfortunately, his frog ran out of steam during the race. They all had fun though. The play was very good, and it was neat that they used live animals throughout the performance. After the show, a few of us went to a piano bar to have a few beers. The musicians were excellent and the scenery was very entertaining...LOL!! We got home around 1:30 in the morning. What a day!!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Mom and I at the top of Inspiration Tower</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Mom flying down the Zip-line</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">View from the bottom of the ride</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Adam with his Bullfrog</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Wyatt with his Frog</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Final round race</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Aunt Connie and Mom at Piano Bar</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Dustin and Rachel</div><br />
Sunday Mom, Aimee and I lounged around most of the morning, recouping from the night before. I hung a bird house and humming bird feeder for my mom while the girls went to the store. That afternoon we drove back down to Hurley for a cook out. Lornie and Natasha, Angela, Amber, and Alie all came down to see us. It was really great to see all of them! We ate burgers, hot dogs, and even some fresh catfish. Lunch was really good. Later on we went down to the creek for some pictures. After a few poses, we all got into a splashing and moss throwing contest. Everyone was soaked and covered in green moss! It was a lot of fun. We then went down to the Swinging Bridge. People were jumping off the bridge into the water, and swinging from a rope into the creek. That was probably the best part of the day!! After playing in the water we dried off, said our goodbyes and headed back to my mom's place.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Everyone cooling off in the creek</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Dustin holding Alie under the falls</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The Road Warriors</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Alie showing us how it's done</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Wyatt about to take off</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Lornie plunging in belly first!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Yours truly making a splash</div><br />
Monday morning we said goodbye to my Mom. We couldn't be happier for her! I believe GOD has put her where she is supposed to be. Missouri is a beautiful part of the country and we will be back to see her again....hopefully soon. <br />
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Some misc. pics of Missouri......<br />
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As soon as we arrived, we freshened up and went over to another one of our classmates to have dinner. Becka (Foley) Geitz and her husband Jeff hosted a great dinner party in their backyard. There was a lot of eating, drinking, laughing and reminiscing. Aimee and I had a great time and it was so nice to remember the old/good times! After dinner we went back to Tim's place and ended the evening with some wii golf (I kicked Tim's ass) and a little facebook battling lol! <br />
Tuesday Tim took the day off from work. For breakfast we fueled up at a cool little diner down the street from them. The Hash was delicious! Later on we went to a Rock Fest at an outdoor amphitheater. There were some good bands and some interesting acts. All in all, I am glad that I went. I was able to spend some more time with my man Tim, and some of his friends. While we were at our concert, Aimee went with Jill and Becka to the New Kids on the Block/Backstreet Boys concert. The girls made homemade t-shirts and had an absolute blast! It was a great day filled with lots of music and drink.<br />
Wednesday morning we started packing up to head down to Ozark. But before we left, both Tim and Jill came home for lunch. We were able to visit for another couple hours, which was nice. We took a couple snapshots on their balcony and then we were on our way towards my mom's place.<br />
It is so awesome to have great friends to share our lives with, because that's what life is all about! :)<br />
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Saturday morning we ate apple cinnamon rolls from a local bakery in town. They were delicious! After breakfast Aimee, Candace, and I took the dogs for a walk around Morris. Candace showed us around downtown, and walked along the canal. Morris is a very nice town, with very nice people. Later in the afternoon we headed towards Chicago, which is only about an hour drive. We first stopped at the Brookfield Zoo, and saw a lot of unique and beautiful animals. The highlight was the gorillas showing off for the crowd, pounding their chests, smiling, and hanging upside down. Isaiah got to pet some goats in the petting zoo section. We enjoyed the zoo, hadn't been to one in a long time. After the zoo, we headed to downtown Chicago. Jared drove us around showing us some famous buildings and historic blocks. We decided to eat dinner at Gino's East. We had the best pizza that we have ever had, hands down! It was sausage deep dish, which went well with summer ales :). We stuffed ourselves at Gino's and then stopped by the United Center to get a few pics of Michael Jordan. After that we headed back to Morris and ended our day.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">What a Cutie</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Watch Out Goats!!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Gorilla pounding chest</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Sears Tower</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Downtown on the River</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Deep Dish at Gino's East</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">His Airness</div><br />
Sunday we went to The Village Christian Church for sunday service. They had a good message, and the music was fair...lol! We enjoyed going to church with the Baker's and meeting their friends. We talked with Nate for awhile afterwards and then went to lunch at Portillo's. The Italian beef sandwich was sooo good. We filled up on some good grub and then went back to the house and watched the USA women lose the World Cup :(. Jared and I went to a local smoke shop and grabbed some cigars to take with us to a cookout that night. We went over to some good friends of their's for steak, mashed potatoes and green beans. That was some good home cookin!! The boys smoked cigars on the back patio and enjoyed the fresh air. We wrapped up there, and headed back for some drinks and cards. We played 31 and nerts. Both were fun and everyone was laughing and having a good time!<br />
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Monday was our last day with the Baker's. We drove out to Starved Rock Park west of town. It is a very cool park with paths and trails leading down to a waterfall and pond. The dogs had a blast chasing each other, getting wet and playing around. It lightly rained on us the whole time and was a little foggy down in the canyon, which made for a very unique and fun experience. After getting soaked and hiking around we jumped back in the car and went to have lunch. We ate at a little cafe in Morris, and had chicken salad sandwiches and pasta salad. Everything was home made and very yummy!<br />
We had such a good time with Jared, Candace, and Isaiah. Can't wait to see them again!!<br />
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We stayed in Ft. Mitchell for a few days. We visited with Aimee's cousins and ate the yummy Chilli in downtown Cincinnati, OH. <br />
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Ohio was our next stop... We visited with more of Aimee's cousin down around Columbus OH. The landscape in OH was much flatter than that of Kentucky. There was also more farm land and cattle. Not much to say about OH, except we flew through it. <br />
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Awww.... Michigan<br />
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The weather is great here. During the day the temp has been in the high 70's and at night it's in the low 60's. Perfect for sleeping.<br />
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Tuesday we arrived at our friends house, the Wards and were excited to see them. Frankie was thrilled to see Nala and Jack his two buddies. He loved running around the neighborhood and playing. <br />
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That Wards took us to Coney Island resturant since we had never been there. It was good food. <br />
Later that night the guys lit a fire in the Chiminea, we sat around visiting and had a few drinks. <br />
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The next day we all worked outside on the landscaping around the house. We trimmed trees, cut trees down and cleaned out flower beds. We uncovered rose bushes that had been covered up by over grown yucca's. Once we were all finished we stepped back and what a difference it made. It opened up the front of the house. It looks great. <br />
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Kali and Marli were helpers throughout the process. They learned how to use a shovel, a hoe and even a saw. They had a blast. they also found a toad under the overgrown shrubs. <br />
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Later on Justin and Autumn took us to the Polish Village Cafe, a very authentic Polish resturant, which is in the basement of a house. The home cooked food was amazing. The company was even better! We had cabbage & Dill Pickle soup, Pork chops, saurkrat, mashed potato's, green beans, Polachi's filled with potato's, cheese, and fruit, cabbage rolls, and lastly Fried Chicken liver with onions...YUM!!! We will definitly be back again!<br />
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Thursday We went to Marine City on the St. Clair River. The river separates the U.S with Canada. We visited the Holy Cross church which has been there since the early 1800's. Inside it was beautiful. We ate some lunch on the river then went to a few antique stores. It was a great afternoon. Afterwards we hung out at home and enjoyed a quiet evening with friends. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Next, off to Chicago to visit some family....</div>J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-83616708902073729872011-07-09T11:26:00.000-07:002011-07-09T11:26:15.516-07:00TennesseeNashville is a beautiful city. The Green rolling hills and the lush landscape is breath taking. We have enjoyed our stay, and the two days of rain fall. It was nice to see lightening and to hear the thunder booming. <br />
Friday Josh and I took Frankie for a morning walk hoping to make it in between spouts of rain fall. We made it about a mile and a half before it started pouring on us. Needless to say we booked it to the hotel and were sopping wet by the time we got there. It was actually pretty cool running in the rain. Frankie enjoyed it for sure.<br />
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Later that day we went to the movies and saw Transformers in 3D. By far the best of the Transformer movies. <br />
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That night we met Casey and Haley Smith, and their friends for drinks. We had a great time laughing and catching up. Their friends are very welcoming to new folks. <br />
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Today we are driving through Kentucky on our way to Cincinnati. <br />
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We are having a Blast and enjoying the trip of a life time. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Cole firing off a few rounds</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Ryan and Bruce laying down the law</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">This one really packed a punch!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Enough Said!</div><br />
The afternoon was spent eating, drinking, hanging curtains, vegging out, and taking cat naps. It was a very relaxing afternoon. We waited out a rain storm in order to go to the Baron's baseball game. The Birmingham Baron's were the farm club that Michael Jordan played for when he thought he was done with basketball. The game was fun, even though the Baron's lost. They had a good fireworks display after the game that highlighted the evening. What a great day.....guns, beer, hot dogs, bbq, baseball, and fireworks...you can't be more American than that! We are very thankful to be able to spend time with Ryan, Cole, Kim, Bruce, and Tina. We had a great time in Alabama!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Good lookin crowd</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Cole with a ball that a Baron's player threw to him</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Independence Day!</div><br />
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Tuesday we left Birmingham and headed north towards Huntsville. We just hung out in our room that night and watched TV. A big storm rolled in that evening and rained on us most of the night. Great sleeping weather!<br />
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Wednesday we left Alabama in our rear view mirror and crossed into Tennessee. Since we were so close, we HAD to drive to Lynchburg and visit our good friend Jack Daniel. We took their free tour through the distillery. What an experience. We learned a lot about Jack himself, the distillery and surrounding area, and the process to making Tennessee whiskey. We did not receive any free samples because the distillery lies in a dry county. But, we did walk away with 2 bottles of Jack's finest!! Cheers!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Hello to the Volunteer State</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Inside the Visitor's Center</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Jack was only 5 ft 2 in Tall</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> Aimee at the Rickyard, where they burn Sugar Maple into charcoal</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">A barrel of charcoal, which they filter the whiskey to make it Mellow</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Me and Jack</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The safe that ended Jack's Life</div><div style="text-align: center;">(He kicked it, broke his toe, and eventually died from infection)</div><br />
After visiting our old friend, we headed to Nashville. We arrived here last night, and haven't done much since. I think we might go downtown tonight and listen to some music. It has been raining off and on much of the day. We absolutely love the weather! We miss rain sooooo much. We are having a lazy day, just laying around, surfing the web, and catching up on phone calls and e-mails. I could get used to this!J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-3569423258618441712011-07-03T16:24:00.000-07:002011-07-03T16:24:19.435-07:00On to BamaThursday we left New Orleans and headed east towards Alabama. Louisiana was a great place to visit. There are many swamps, bayous, and wetlands close to the coast. It is wonderful to see tons of trees, vegetation, and water. It is a nice change of scenery. The bridges that cross the Mississippi River are huge. We love traveling and seeing new things and places. What an experience!<br />
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We crossed through southern Mississippi on our way to Alabama. We have been to 8 states and counting, so much fun! Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama are very similar as far as the landscape is concerned. There have been some beautiful stretches of highway going through those states.<br />
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Me arrived in Mobile thursday evening. We just relaxed in our room and rested from the drive. Friday we drove to Dauphin Island, AL to lay out and drink some beer. The sand down here is much finer than on the west coast. The water is Much warmer as well. It was probably 70 degrees, no kidding. It felt great to swim, float around and look for sea shells! Frankie absolutely loved it. We found a pet friendly section of the beach that he was able to run around and splash in the water. We packed a lunch and drank ice cold beers while relaxing to the sound of the surf rolling in. We headed back to the room that evening and washed up and ordered in a movie. What a fun and relaxing day!<br />
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Saturday we headed north to Birmingham to spend the holiday weekend with Ryan and Cole. It was a beautiful drive through Alabama. As you get closer to Birmingham, the landscape turns from flat woods to rolling wooded hills. It is an absolutely wonderful part of the country. We arrived at Ryan's house around 430 pm. We ate bbq, drank a few beers, and visited with Ryan, Cole, Tina and Bruce. We finished the evening by watching Battle L.A. Pretty good flick.<br />
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Today we drove around Birmingham and Ryan showed us where he works and a few points of interest. Birmingham is a very nice town with beautiful landscape. We are having fun down here so far.J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-84339860697348412892011-06-30T13:53:00.000-07:002011-07-03T15:11:43.946-07:00French Quarter and Laffeyette Cemetary<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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Sunday night we had dinner at Sammy's and ate our first crawfish meal. They were very good, tasted like lobster. The seasoning that they put on them was outstanding with a nice kick at the end.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Delicious Crawfish in Baton Rouge</div><br />
Monday morning we took Frankie on a run at the University Lake. It was very humid and hot, but a nice run around LSU and surrounding neighborhoods. Frankie cooled off in the Lake every now and again. <br />
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We left for New Orleans Monday afternoon. On the drive in we drove on a long bridge that stretches across Lake Ponchutrain. It was pretty cool. We took Frankie for a walk around the Garden District. There are so many beautiful houses they just keep getting more and more Grand. Most of them were built in the mid 1800's. The different colors, shapes, and rod iron are stunning. The front porch windows are long and narrow, stretching from floor to ceiling. Some windows have doors that can be opened beneath them. It's really neat. Walking around and looking at the houses has been my favorite part so far. <br />
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Last night we went to the French Quarter for some drinks and entertainment. It's a great place to people watch. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Aimee trying on masks</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">On a balcony on Bourbon Street</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Hurricanes at Pat O'Briens</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Listening to Music on Bourbon Street</div><br />
We walked around and popped our heads into a few bars that had bands playing. There wasn't any bad music playing. The Jazz and Blues is sweet music to our ears. The people here are very nice and eager to strike up a conversation. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Great band in French Quarter</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">More live music</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Freshest oysters we have ever had!!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Aimee grabbing a handful from some random guy</div><br />
Frankie is enjoying his walks around the city. <br />
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Did I mention it's HOT and HUMID! You sweat the instant you walk outside.J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-34049755925495319332011-06-25T06:38:00.000-07:002011-06-26T07:32:44.844-07:00AustinAustin is a great town with lots of energy. We are loving the music, food, and unique people. The buildings in downtown are pretty cool. The Driskill Hotel is big and beautiful even for todays standards.<br />
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We went bar hopping on Wednesday and heard some awesome musicians...this town is full of them. Later that night we went to Eddie V's for some great food. We had a great time wining and dining.<br />
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Thursday and Friday we drove around the city just to get a feel for it. We checked out Travis Lake, a few small surrounding towns. There is quite a bit of open land surrounding Austin.<br />
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Every morning we drove down to Town Lake and ran around the River that cuts through the city. The trail is roughly 10- 11 miles around. There's also a dog beach which Frankie took full advantage of jumping in the water to cool off. There are always people paddle surfing, canoeing, and rowing along the Lake. Along the trail you will come upon someone playing music for all to hear.<br />
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Edward Aquaifer is a natural spring just off the river. The temperature of the water stays around 68 degrees all year. This makes it a great swimming hole that is open to the public. As we were running the trail we stopped to watch people jump off the bridge into the swimming hole. It looked nice and refreshing. <br />
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Friday night we went to Guero's mexican Cantina for some yummy food. Their margaritas where awesome. After that we walked around South downtown and came across some unusual shops and stores and as always there were people playing music on the street. We then went to Amy's and had some ice cream, then back to Guero's to listen to there live band under the big oaks. It was a nice night to relax and listen to some great music. <br />
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So far Austin has been our favorite place. The people are nice and a little quirky!<br />
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Later today we are heading for Louisianna.J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-15695140096133456372011-06-20T08:20:00.000-07:002011-06-26T07:38:29.250-07:00Big-DWe rolled into town on Saturday, and met up with my cousin Shawn and Derek. We had a great time visiting and eating some yummy pizza. <br />
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</div><div>Sunday Josh and I piddled around for most of the day, then met up with Shawn and Derek to eat at Mias Tex- Mex, the food was great and so was the company. </div><div><br />
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</div><div>After dinner Derek took us to see Jerry Jones and Troy Aikmans house.....very nice houses in a very nice neighborhood. Next we topped the night off with some custard from Harry's....It was delicious. Josh and I had a blast hanging out with Shawn and Derek. Thank you guys!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzyG7ee4u9dhGXUFE1rTTMo3jADzqIx_jbKwk6rYa9uLMfhwjYZN0983WqFPuzPZ8RDUouvX_5I7RMNV2AagC5V73_lz98WeClq_lsn96cVd-vW7J8pIHBefZ24jaEvpQCG-f9QHbzK9a/s1600/CIMG3908.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizzyG7ee4u9dhGXUFE1rTTMo3jADzqIx_jbKwk6rYa9uLMfhwjYZN0983WqFPuzPZ8RDUouvX_5I7RMNV2AagC5V73_lz98WeClq_lsn96cVd-vW7J8pIHBefZ24jaEvpQCG-f9QHbzK9a/s320/CIMG3908.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader's Locker Room</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Inside Cowgirl Stadium</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">What an amazing Stadium, I still like Invesco Better!! LOL!</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Rangers Ballpark</div><br />
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</div><div>Here are a few miscellaneous pics...</div><div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">They loved playing in Frankie's cage. </div>J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-68809379511898437022011-06-15T16:39:00.000-07:002011-06-16T12:27:20.618-07:00On the move...It had been a great week in Kansas. It was nice to see a few storms blow through. <br />
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Monday we relaxed most of the morning, then we decided to go to Old Town and eat at Old Chicago. Their pizzas are awesome and the beer was good. After that we decided to check out the Sedgewick county Museum, come to find out Monday was the only day it was closed. So we walked a couple of blocks to an antique store in one of the old buildings there in downtown Wichita. After that we called it a day and enjoyed a nice quiet evening at home.<br />
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Today we visited with Josh's Grandpa Bert at his place. It was nice to see him. We then visited with Grandpa and Grandpa Davis. Grandpa John gave me a few peppers and garlic from his garden.<br />
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</div>We are now on our way to Paul's Valley, OK to stay with my brother and his family for a few days. I can't wait to have some fun with Levi and Colby...J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-79998531530205487302011-06-13T10:28:00.000-07:002011-06-16T12:29:51.070-07:00Family ReuinionThis weekend was filled with a lot of love, laughter and seeing family that I haven't seen in a long time. It was so so nice to catch up and visit with all of the Family members that were at the Clearwater park. We showed up to the park around noon on Saturday and sat down to eat lunch. Fried chicken, potato salad creamed corn, and baked beans were some of the highlights on the menu, along with Sherry's homemade salsa. We played bingo and Aimee won the blackout round for Aunt Connie's afghan! She is so lucky, especially at her first Wise Reunion. We stayed around until about 9 pm. It was a long day, but totally worth it. We went back to my Dad's house, showered and crashed.<br />
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Sunday we met back at the park around noon again. We ate sub-sandwiches for lunch, visited some more for a few hours and took pictures. Everybody started packing up and leaving around 2 pm. Most had to either drive back to Missouri, or KC. I am so glad that we made it back this year. I am definitely going to have to make it back more often. 10 years is way too long! <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Grandpa Bert and Me</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Aimee after winning Bingo</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The JR Wise Bunch</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Matt and Me</div><br />
After everyone scattered we went over to my good friend Matt Allenbach's house. It was great seeing him and Stacy again. We brought over fish to fry and cooked potatoes and squash on the grill. After a couple of cold beers dinner was ready. It was so delicious! We sat around and visited, and watched the Dallas Maverick's win the NBA Finals. It was a good weekend!J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-88656471225852393582011-06-13T10:04:00.000-07:002011-06-13T10:04:01.998-07:00Catchin UpBeing back in Clearwater has been nice. We have gotten to see many friends and family that we haven't seen in a long time. Thursday Aimee and I went to Old Town to River City Brewing Co. and enjoyed some of Wichita's finest brews. Their Wheat beer was delicious! After havin a few cold ones, we went to dinner with Cindy and Aunt Charlotte. Dinner was great and it was nice to visit with everyone. While we were eating, it hailed on the restaurant 3 times. A pretty strong storm rolled in that evening. The conditions were right for a tornado, but thankfully none formed. It was raining so hard, we got 3 inches in two hours! It was great to see some weather. We don't get that ever in Vegas. We made it home safely but visibility was poor because of the rain and 60 mph winds.<br />
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Friday we just lounged around in the morning hours and cooked breakfast. It has been really great to ease into almost everyday. I guess that's why vacations are so fun and relaxing! We headed up to Wichita in the afternoon for lunch and some antiquing. Lunch at Taco Shop was very good. This is a little mexican place I used to go to a lot in high school, it brought me back. Then we stopped by a couple of antique shops, which Aimee absolutely loves to do. Nothing really caught our eye, so we went back to Clearwater to relax a while before meeting up with my Mom, Grandma Helen, and Grandpa JR for dinner. Dinner was good, but the company was even better. It was nice to see my Mom so happy and I am glad that she has followed her dreams and has been so successful so quickly. She found a job the first day she looked and has even secured a house to live in. Looks like God's plan is working out, and that He is watching over her!J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-17297591894782410672011-06-09T09:43:00.000-07:002011-06-09T09:46:33.544-07:00On to Kansas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkDKh8j0SnyJ43ETnBSAawUlyGOeE77bJlXy9w0ozJN3VuvWVhyEjvl1UP4l_qjWl7m0A9WiC_xfnMDkFjEB3iCgszE1wclwIraRqt_Egyx4R5ZxGZ7TyPhFgEJ5qutYAm3oeYW5JB90s/s1600/CIMG3855.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigkDKh8j0SnyJ43ETnBSAawUlyGOeE77bJlXy9w0ozJN3VuvWVhyEjvl1UP4l_qjWl7m0A9WiC_xfnMDkFjEB3iCgszE1wclwIraRqt_Egyx4R5ZxGZ7TyPhFgEJ5qutYAm3oeYW5JB90s/s320/CIMG3855.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Fresh Squash and New Potatoes from Grandpa's Garden</div><br />
Yesterday we headed up to Clearwater. We stopped off at Walt's and got a hamburger and fries. After lunch we went out to my Grandparent's house. It was really nice to see them. We were able to visit with them for a couple of hours. Frankie was introduced to some new farm animals. He saw goats, chickens, ducks, and rabbits. While we were out walking around the farm my grandpa gave us a bunch of fresh squash and new potatoes he had harvested that morning. I can't wait to eat them! It was great to see them, and hope to visit a few more times before we leave next week.<br />
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After visiting with the grandparents, we went over to Tim and Donna's. It was a lot of fun hanging with them at their house. Donna made spaghetti, steamed broccoli, strawberry salad, and texas toast for dinner....Delicious! We got to see Heath and Huey, which was nice. Houston just graduated from high school and Heath is working out at Vulcan Chemicals. It is always a good time with all of them.<br />
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After dinner, we walked back to my dad's place and called it a night. The wind was whipping around last night and the electricity went out around 1 am. A nice warm welcome back to Kansas..LOL!J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-48981812602499465292011-06-07T19:52:00.000-07:002011-06-09T09:21:00.029-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1eA1N7_Bjv09Btpo_cnA2TE7PJCNN0niryL2Ra8YfYm490qbVmtRgByELAtdXNzQ67OF8b5OV_J8JaIYhB976cTC2zaJs3HhU7G4xTMpabHg7pq9jxA9z588pT6yRardzs-DAhr-n2SYR/s1600/CIMG3852.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1eA1N7_Bjv09Btpo_cnA2TE7PJCNN0niryL2Ra8YfYm490qbVmtRgByELAtdXNzQ67OF8b5OV_J8JaIYhB976cTC2zaJs3HhU7G4xTMpabHg7pq9jxA9z588pT6yRardzs-DAhr-n2SYR/s320/CIMG3852.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Wakita Co-op Elevator</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Oklahoma Wheat Field</div><br />
The last two days have been filled with a lot of R&R. Aimee and I have been relaxing, reading, watching TV and went to the Medford city pool. It has been nice not to have to be anywhere or do anything. After two weeks on the road I think we are both unwinding quite nice from the fast pace of Vegas. We watched a couple movies at the house we are staying in, and went to have dinner in Blackwell yesterday. We also hit up the city pool with Melissa, Levi, and Colby. It was nice to splash around and get some sun. The boys had a blast!<br />
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Today we went out to Wakita, OK to see Aimee's brother Chris at work. He is the manager at the Co-op there. He took us up the elevator and showed us around. It was neat to see everything he does and look around the country side from the top of the elevator. Also a little fun fact....Wakita is where the movie Twister was filmed. We even went to see the lot where the old house used to stand. Very cool. For dinner, Justin and Latisha invited us over for pizza and to watch True Grit. Good food with great company!<br />
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Well, tomorrow we will be heading up the Clearwater/Wichita area. We will be visiting with more friends and family, and going to the Wise family reunion on saturday. Looking forward to seeing some family that I haven't seen in a long time.J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-12494496719519392632011-06-06T12:00:00.000-07:002011-06-06T12:05:54.471-07:00Gone Fishin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Pond near Salt Plains</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">One of the Smaller Bass we Caught</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Emma with a Bullhead Catfish</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Levi with Catfish</div><br />
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Sunday was a beautiful day to get a hook wet. Eric, Aimee, Frankie and I went fishing at a pond that Eric and I had fished the previous week. We had a great time! Frankie had a ball as usual, Aimee broke her rod right off the start, but all in all we went home with 7 decent sized Largemouth Bass. We fished there for a couple hours. During a cast, I heard something crawling in the grass next to me. I looked down and there was a 2 ft. Water Moccasin about a 18 inches from my left foot! It was dry, which means it probably had slithered right behind my heels and I didn't even know it! Luckily, I didn't move and it moved away from me. That was definitely the highlight of the morning, besided hooking into a couple fish. Then we made our way to another pond closer to Medford. Levi and Emma joined us there. We ended up catching about a dozed bullhead catfish that were only about 6 inches long. But the kids had fun and even hooked a couple themselves! (with a little help from the adults of course) We fished there for an hour or so, before the kiddos got a little hot. So they went inside to take a nap, while Eric and I went prairie dog hunting. Eric's father-in-law has some land where a bunch of prairie dogs have taken over the field. So they go by and target practice every so often to lighten the damage these guys have done to the field. I happened to hit one from 150 yards away from the drivers seat of a truck with a .270 cal rifle. A lucky shot probably! Aimee and I ended the evening by hanging out with her parents and relaxing on the couch. Good end to a great day!J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-16370829880745713332011-06-04T17:57:00.000-07:002011-06-07T19:39:08.282-07:00Harvest Week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhDDEOkd75eZhxxM8rWy__W0dI5GLIfNb3d_LJCGnqM20Tu8qNfxAKPVEtetf7im7vtEXZnADf-gQj5pCrP6bhF1JJcJHyGgl6Rmb37B_G2W0LhPtosV23yc85peRE8XC4UXWEIjGzE6k/s1600/CIMG3820.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQhDDEOkd75eZhxxM8rWy__W0dI5GLIfNb3d_LJCGnqM20Tu8qNfxAKPVEtetf7im7vtEXZnADf-gQj5pCrP6bhF1JJcJHyGgl6Rmb37B_G2W0LhPtosV23yc85peRE8XC4UXWEIjGzE6k/s320/CIMG3820.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Thursday night we went out to Salt Plains and had 50 cent tacos and 75 cent enchiladas. They were very good, especially with 5 pitchers of beer and some billiards. Want a great night with great friends. We went out there last time we were out here, so we had to go again. It was good, cheap fun!<br />
Also almost every day we see deer, dove, and pheasant. I love seeing wildlife just roaming the plains. It gives me the hunting fever! It is nice to be out here in the country, no traffic, no noises, no airplanes, and the brightest stars at night. You don't get that in the city. <br />
Friday we started cutting wheat. The yields are a little under average this year. Not as much moisture as they were anticipating. I hope everyone will make a few bucks. While Aimee was driving a wheat truck back and forth from the field to the co-op, I helped wire a ceiling fan for some close family friends. I was glad to lend a helping hand, especially when they pay me in beer :)! It has definitely been a good start to harvest.<br />
Today Aimee and I decided to take a break and go to Enid. We visited the newest member of the Zollinger Family. Ivan was born yesterday and weighed 7 lbs. 7 oz. A beautiful and healthy baby boy. Congradulations to Brad and Amanda! Amanda is Aimee's cousin. We then went and had lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings. I love me some hot wings and draft beer. Great pit stop! We then went to the movie theater and watched Hangover 2. Not as good as the first, but still very funny. I stopped by and got a haircut and now are hanging with Jonni and Eric. What a great day being with my wife!<br />
This week has gone fast, but has been very enjoyable. I can't wait to see what's in store for us next week!<br />
J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-15458239938804535352011-05-30T10:13:00.000-07:002011-05-30T10:13:36.548-07:00Memorial Weekendgot off to a great start.. On saturday my brothers and I surprised my parents with a Food, Dance and friends at Sokol Hall. It was a blast. <br />
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Sunday Josh helped work on the combines and swathers. Frankie was running around introducing himself to cattle and got a little to close and got kicked. I think he knows to keep his distance now. <br />
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The sunset was beautiful! I have missed them.<br />
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This morning I let Frankie out and he instantly went to the creek and jumped in. He is no longer white and red, he is just red. He loves the outside and especially not being tied down. He is in heaven!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Dad and Me</div>J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-65312955556537542722011-05-28T09:47:00.000-07:002011-05-28T09:47:01.891-07:00On Friday Eric, I, and Frankie went out to a private pond out in the country to do some bass fishing.<br />
As soon as we got there, Frankie thought he was in heaven! He was running around, splashing in the water and chasing dragon flies. He absolutely loves it out here, so much room to run and play! I think within my first 5 casts I hooked a largemouth. But of course, Frankie had to come and investigate. First fish he has seen and what does he do...he puts his mouth around it. I guess he likes sushi! By the end of our session Eric had caught 8, and I had caught 10 large mouth bass. All were within 2-4 pounders.....I miss being able to do this on a consistent basis. What a great time. <br />
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While we were fishing, the girls were out shopping. I know that they had fun hanging out, catching up, laughing, you know girly stuff. After we were done with our afternoon adventures, we decided to go to dinner. Playa Azul was our destination. Great mexican food and margaritas. And as usual, Emma holds up her glass and says Cheers! Which lets us know its ok to take a sip of our cold beverages. It was a great day for all, and I love being around the Carters. Thanks guys for all your hospitality...as always!J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-51239675821784224712011-05-28T09:29:00.000-07:002011-05-28T09:29:42.228-07:00Enid, OK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4dlO0UqBUnE_g4K27cdAe7WP0XDV3W_OMncnfeULUmqh1QU0zxjVmmveYwSp8Kgkht0E568JEr_b-Ed-l7UYsIICZwfC7qtK_EHktTi5ISWJCNHGF-PqJ_0UyLQKjz3CKgFQf5ItevQBr/s1600/CIMG3772.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4dlO0UqBUnE_g4K27cdAe7WP0XDV3W_OMncnfeULUmqh1QU0zxjVmmveYwSp8Kgkht0E568JEr_b-Ed-l7UYsIICZwfC7qtK_EHktTi5ISWJCNHGF-PqJ_0UyLQKjz3CKgFQf5ItevQBr/s320/CIMG3772.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Sweet Emma Having a Blast in the Pool!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Jonni and Aimee</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Eric and Josh</div><br />
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Well, Thursday was a beautiful day to be poolside! 80 degrees and a slight breeze made it very enjoyable. Eric smoked pork tenderloin, while I helped out by drinking beer :). Everyone had a great time just hanging out, eating, drinking, and a lot of laughing! What a great day! At dusk, we started a fire and made Reese's peanut butter cup Smores, YUM! Oh, I can't leave out Jonni's sweet potato fries....Delicious!J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-30180659934892646042011-05-25T18:00:00.000-07:002011-05-25T18:00:40.717-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAxP-Fr00EUHw4r8MV_rUbifTnk1ExQg9YgN87ETPrK4Vdzs6pH-14sTMYZacJhKdixkomsatkmzVJ_3uXV2vwi2GCDQIp-xcrbUgLhp9BK9_gZZwKxoGrOmPRj2Ge75OOAf-Z3bWn9Jzg/s1600/CIMG3763.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAxP-Fr00EUHw4r8MV_rUbifTnk1ExQg9YgN87ETPrK4Vdzs6pH-14sTMYZacJhKdixkomsatkmzVJ_3uXV2vwi2GCDQIp-xcrbUgLhp9BK9_gZZwKxoGrOmPRj2Ge75OOAf-Z3bWn9Jzg/s320/CIMG3763.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDn6yHCc7coRv9CR9BBhLvdcYGwTg_ocMvMpcHxIG9d_9QYQ4MYAnkGC6TF6FqNkZPk0b6wunrf_jmVlfAQLtI1mGP2AwZLdAD06Xd8S8g_7HRg_eJ0Cundx4x0ubC-pIzMIdS4jmkb3p/s1600/CIMG3762.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDn6yHCc7coRv9CR9BBhLvdcYGwTg_ocMvMpcHxIG9d_9QYQ4MYAnkGC6TF6FqNkZPk0b6wunrf_jmVlfAQLtI1mGP2AwZLdAD06Xd8S8g_7HRg_eJ0Cundx4x0ubC-pIzMIdS4jmkb3p/s320/CIMG3762.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>After driving through the Texas panhandle, and almost half of Oklahoma we have made it to Enid! Our first extended stop on our trip. Ready to take a break from sitting behind a windshield, any enjoy time with Jonni, Eric, and Emma! I am ready for a Jack & Coke and Aimee for a glass of wine.....Cheers! J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6191566326421687184.post-55801684637185601242011-05-25T12:05:00.000-07:002011-05-25T12:05:37.416-07:00On the road again....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBIov4m5ysPe07BZooaVRjA40aWvrzS5KKT4Q19x8eAP0WStrejqGkpjQvu_i1MlB6BlnNK2fBenKgjX7GSTPPo_jpZU0m_edjtxBvD4vbIAh0vqVpiWaKp4zLllQKsM7ObchWvWFr5OT/s1600/CIMG3753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZBIov4m5ysPe07BZooaVRjA40aWvrzS5KKT4Q19x8eAP0WStrejqGkpjQvu_i1MlB6BlnNK2fBenKgjX7GSTPPo_jpZU0m_edjtxBvD4vbIAh0vqVpiWaKp4zLllQKsM7ObchWvWFr5OT/s320/CIMG3753.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We finally made it through New Mexico. It definitly has a beautiful landscape or as the sign says the Land of Enchantment! </div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had forgotten just how flat the plains are...It's a little strange not seeing mountains around. The wind is blowing, the sky is a vibrant blue and the sun is shining. </div>J and A Adventure Outfittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01268141844531828424noreply@blogger.com0