The Big 50

John turned 50 on October 7, 2009. So Alesha planned a surprise party for him. It was a New York City Theme and he had to wear black, so Tashauna and I went shopping and we all made plans to go to dinner but we insisted that he wear this black shirt and he had to dress up just a little bit. :) We went to Mid America Grill (our favorite restaurant) had a great dinner and then the waitress brought out the cake, he still couldn't figure out what was going on. Alesha and Arlon handed him a card and inside was the tickets for New York City. He was so surprised and we didn't have much time to get everything together before the big day arrived.

Headed to Ohio

We made it to Ohio. A long drive but the drive across, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and into Ohio was so pretty. Everything was so green and we didn't run into a lot of rain on the trip either.

Going across the Mississippi River I had to take a picture of the St. Louis Arch. This is a spectacular sight. At the bottom of the arch is beautiful green grass.

As we came over a hill on Interstate 70, almost to Effingham, Illinois there was this huge cross just off the side of the freeway. It was so big and just beautiful under that blue sky.

Oh Oh!!!

My Dog didn't like the Fireworks

She ripped the screen on the motorhome and dived inside....

Where she feels safe and secure.

Goofy Girl !!

4th of July

After the Rain stopped

we made it to Blue Hole. This is the 'watering hole' in

Salina, Oklahoma that everyone likes to visit from time to time.

It was a nice relaxing day for the 4th of July.

The Du Quoin Mile

Last weekend was spent in Du Quoin, Illinois at the Magic Mile racetrack. John won in his class. It was so Hot and Humid. We had Tashauna and Ashlie with us and we would run back and forth from the grand stands to the pit area. Which was probably a good thing after eating all of that junk food. : )

This picture is John on the Mile Track. His steel shoe never touched the ground and he never used the brake, he was On The Gas, all the way around that track. 

Tashauna and Ashlie made their own Tank Tops to cheer on their Favorite Rider.

Paintball

Today I got to play paint ball. This was one of the funnest games I've played in a very long time. I was Arlon, Taylor and Me against 5 teenage boys. I told them to take it easy on me and they complied. I was the last person standing in the final round. I knew nothing about this game so I can say that I wasn't the least bit prepared. I should not have bothered putting on any makeup because playing this game in 90 degree temps caused it all to sweat right into my eyes. Yeah, those paint balls sting a little but the game makes it all worth it. I would do it again at any time, preferably in the fall when its cooler though. LOL

My Brother Frank

My brother passed away April 29, 2009.

He was only 48 years old and he will be missed.

RIP Frank, and I Love You baby Brother.

The Carrot Kid

Cody loves his carrots.

He tried to feed himself

and of course me being

grandma, let him. :)

Playing with the Camera

I was supposed to be getting some pictures of Cody's feet and hands for a scrapbooking project but they just weren't turning out like I wanted. So instead I started playing with the camera and Cody and I managed to get several fun pictures of the little guy.

By the way... Jenny entered the bubble blowing one in a contest. I have family members that take my photos quite often and enter them in contests. Some of them do really good too. :)

Racing

As you all know, I am a huge flattrack race fan. Here is a picture that I got this weekend of John and Bill Snyder on the mile in DuQuoin, Ill.