Kristi & Randy's 2nd anniversary at Felix's

On New Years Eve we joined Devyn along with Jody & Bruce and Don & Zola at Felix's Fish Camp Restaurant, one of the best restaurants in Mobile, to celebrate Kristi & Randy's anniversary. This is where they were married exactly 2 years ago outside on the sand so you'll have to go waaay back in the blog to see those pictures again. Once again we didn't make it to midnight. After Felix's great meal we returned to the RV Park where we had reserved a room so we could enjoy an anniversary cake that matched their wedding cake and play cards.

Gulf Shores zoo

On Wednesday morning we went shopping for the zoo animals. D picked up LOTS of food gifts (the zoo had a long shopping list) that we took to the small local zoo. Chuckie, the resident alligator and an Australian bird were favorites but so was feeding the critters. After the zoo we went to the Hangout on the beach for lunch. We had some extra bread & fries so D got to feed some more wildlife!

delayed Christmas

Tuesday evening when Jody got off work Judy had fixed a nice ham dinner then we had Christmas. Devyn had the job of handing out the gifts.

Mobile, Riverside park & Fort Conde

Tuesday afternoon we went to Cooper Riverside Park downtown, 5 or 6 minutes from Jody & Bruce's home. They saw the USS Independence which will be commissioned January 16, didn't quite make Randy want to rejoin the Navy. We also visited and old Spanish fort across the street. We are really enjoying seeing Devyn and letting her see some new sights. Like her hat? She also caught a camelian!! It was cold so the little lizard was moving slow.

The Michiganders have arrived

Sunday Randy, Kristi & Devyn arrived in New Orleans. Judy, Jody & I drove over to welcome them and pick D up. R & K were spending a couple days in New Orleans while we returned to Mobile with D. On the way back we stopped at The Shed in Louisiana for some good BBQ. Monday Judy & I took D to the hospital where Jody is completing her residency. Jody took her on a small tour and we had lunch in the cafeteria then went for a walk outside to see the children's statues that are scattered around the hospital. Judy, D & I returned to our home Monday afternoon & spent the night here.

Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone! On Christmas Eve Judy & I went to Jody & Bruce's in the afternoon and frosted the Christmas cookies Judy made a week or so ago while we dog sat when Jody & Bruce were in Myrtle Beach, SC so Jody could check out a job. Judy made a good Parisian vegetable soup then we all went to a Lutheran church for their Christmas Eve service before we headed home. On Christmas day Jody & Bruce came to our place and we had a small gift exchange then went to see the movie Blind Side. When we returned home we had a great turkey, dressing, taters/gravy, green bean & roll supper. Judy did a turkey breast in the crock pot & everything was REAL good.

We can hardly wait for Sunday when Randy, Kristi & Devyn arrive! We will all go to New Orleans to greet them and bring Devyn home with us while Randy & Kristi check out New Orleans for a couple days then drive over to Alabama.

Anyone have an ark?

It's been awhile since the last entry but we've not been up to much. Paul & Dottie and Rudy & Linda have left and both headed west but Ray & Barb are still here. We have spent another two days at Jody & Bruce's dog sitting while Jody attended a conference in Montgomery. Judy baked several batches of Christmas cookies & I installed a door latch. Judy continues at Curves and leading a water aerobics session 3 days a week. We play euchre twice a week and Judy plays cribbage once a week. Judy's brother Clayton stopped overnight last week as he was moving the remainder of his stuff from San Francisco to St Augustine. His California house is for sale & he's anxious to hit the road in his new motorhome. I have been doing a few jobs on our trailer and upgraded the converter. Hi Lois....here's a new post for you!

The pictures above were taken when we visited the Mobile Museum and Phoenix Fire House Museums. The Navy ship is the USS Independence
which will be commissioned next month.

My comment about the ark in this entries title refers to all the rain we've had. Lots of it. It has rained all day long today and this is one of several rainy days we have experienced. The ground is saturated and there are small lakes everywhere.

We have had the truck's oil changed, new front brake pads installed and a couple engine gauges changed and a new 12v power outlet added for the rear seat.

Thanksgiving weekend we put up out Christmas decorations, outside we have lights on one tree, a spiral artificial lighted tree, 4 penguins and a lit palm tree. Inside we have colored lights & garland around the ceiling. My favorite was a 3' tall green tree and 3' tall penguin together which we sat on the dinning table. Unfortunately critters got into it this past year while it was stored in Jody's shed and ruined it. So.....we have put up our Charlie Brown Christmas tree and it's red bulb we received from Randy, Kristi & Devyn.