Not only did we make new friends on land and water, we also befriended one of the winged variety (or should I say he befriended us?)! It was cute to begin with, but now we wake up every morning to this little guy, tapping on our window. The worst part is, he keeps it up all day long! Any suggestions on how we can alienate the little guy? Enjoy the photos and the movie clips to show how persistent he is (we tried to scare him away with a guard bee, but he saw right through it)
Also, we have a couple of swans in our lake, they came right up to the beach. They are so beautiful and graceful!
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
May 2009 Woodlands on the Lake
We made it!
this is our new home for the summer, WHR Woodlands on the Lake in White Cloud, MI. We love it here and are taking such pride in where we live and work. It's really coming along nicely. Soon we'll even have the pool open and I'll have to take pictures of it then. Both of us work in the Lodge, dishing up ice cream, taking care of the store, and checking out recreational equipment for campers. Enjoy the tour of our park!
this is our new home for the summer, WHR Woodlands on the Lake in White Cloud, MI. We love it here and are taking such pride in where we live and work. It's really coming along nicely. Soon we'll even have the pool open and I'll have to take pictures of it then. Both of us work in the Lodge, dishing up ice cream, taking care of the store, and checking out recreational equipment for campers. Enjoy the tour of our park!
4-28-09 Kalamazoo, MI
On the final leg of our journey to Woodlands on the Lake in White Cloud, MI, we stopped in Kalamazoo to stay for about a week and during that time, it rained so much that the lake overflowed as you can see from the pictures. Enjoy!
Saturday, May 2, 2009
4-19-09 Visit with Anne in Indianapolis, IN
Hey there,
We had a great time visiting with Stacey's younger sister, Anne, and Patrick in Indianapolis. Anne took us on a city tour where we learned a lot about the history. One of the things we saw was the Indy 500 racetrack, as you can see from the photos. From Anne's house we walked to restaurants and the chocolate store too! We stayed at the fairgrounds while we visited.
One night, we played the modern version of Clue and had a blast! It was very different than what we remembered playing as kids. Brad figured out it was Green in the Guest house with the Poison! Thanks, Anne and Patrick, for a wonderful visit!
We had a great time visiting with Stacey's younger sister, Anne, and Patrick in Indianapolis. Anne took us on a city tour where we learned a lot about the history. One of the things we saw was the Indy 500 racetrack, as you can see from the photos. From Anne's house we walked to restaurants and the chocolate store too! We stayed at the fairgrounds while we visited.
One night, we played the modern version of Clue and had a blast! It was very different than what we remembered playing as kids. Brad figured out it was Green in the Guest house with the Poison! Thanks, Anne and Patrick, for a wonderful visit!
Monday, April 27, 2009
4-09 Michigan or Bust!
I just wanted to share with you some of the scenery we witnessed during our travels to Michigan. Enjoy the trip!
4-14-09 Albuquerque, NM visit with family
Hi all,
On our first leg of traveling to Michigan to work over the summer, we visited with Karen and family in Albuquerque, NM. We arrived at her house in Rio Rancho and set up in the driveway. Even though we were precariously parked (take a look at our leveler), we stayed there over the weekend while Rob took Karen to Phoenix to watch the car races his son, Mike, drove a "midget" in. Before they arrived back home, we moved the rig to the casino parking lot (where we were level) and boondocked while Kris and the grandkids came to visit.
finally, the family had a BBQ together at Karen's house. Jadyn was a hit when the talk turned to monsters who possessed magic! The food was great and it was good to see everyone again and meet Rob and his family also. Enjoy the photos.
On our first leg of traveling to Michigan to work over the summer, we visited with Karen and family in Albuquerque, NM. We arrived at her house in Rio Rancho and set up in the driveway. Even though we were precariously parked (take a look at our leveler), we stayed there over the weekend while Rob took Karen to Phoenix to watch the car races his son, Mike, drove a "midget" in. Before they arrived back home, we moved the rig to the casino parking lot (where we were level) and boondocked while Kris and the grandkids came to visit.
finally, the family had a BBQ together at Karen's house. Jadyn was a hit when the talk turned to monsters who possessed magic! The food was great and it was good to see everyone again and meet Rob and his family also. Enjoy the photos.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
4-5-09 Camp Verde RV Park
Hi everyone, here's another look at our home park, Western Horizon's Verde River RV Park in Camp Verde, AZ. We enjoyed playing shuffle board, miniature golf and singing Karaoke (well, Brad sang while I listened). Jacki & Papa even came by for a visit and of course Papa beat us all in miniature golf! Enjoy the photos of our clubhouse, activity center with pool tables and our rig parked near the river.
3-28-09 Happy Trails Again
I know, I know, it's been too long, but nothing much has happened, we've been spending our winter down in Arizona going back and forth between Benson and St. David RV parks. So now that we are on our way again heading up to Michigan to work at one of our parks up there, Jacki & Papa threw us a Happy Trails party complete with cake. Check out the photos below! It was good to see everyone and say goodbye.
Monday, February 23, 2009
2-21-09 Jen sings at VAT Spring Festival
This is where proud parents get to show off the talent of their little girl. Jennifer was asked to sing the National Anthem during the Vietnamese Alliance of Tucson's Spring Festival. Jen donned a traditional Vietnamese dress called Ao Dai. She was so beautiful! Enjoy the photos and the singing (all you have to do is double click on the photos, then you'll be able to hear Jen)!
Sunday, February 22, 2009
2-16 to 2-16, 2009 Kris visits St. David, AZ
Remember the snow from the last blog? Well, check out the clouds on the first photo, that's one day after the winter storm! So we moved a whopping 7 miles from Benson to St. David! While we were here, Kris came to visit with her boyfriend, Brian and the kids. I loved having them and wouldn't mind more visits (hint, hint Kristina). On the first day, we went to the horse races and didn't do too bad, at least we didn't loose any money, that's always a good thing! Enjoy the pictures.
2-4 to 2-10, 2009 Benson, Az
Hello,
If you notice, in the photos, there are a few differnet things that went down during our stay in Benson. First, we drove across the mountain on the Middle March road, it was very slow going and the BAT mobile got very dirty! It was worth it though to see it once. Next, Stacey's sister Anne came down from Indiana to visit for a weekend and we got to show off our "home". It was a great visit, but too short, so next time, we'll have to take our home to Indiana to visit her! (I promise Anne, one of these days). Then, on moving day, we had a winter storm overnight and see what we woke up to! It was beautiful. I'm glad we didn't have to get going too early, as we had to wait for things to thaw out a little before we could move. Notice Brad shoveling snow off the slid out roofs, that's a first! Have a great day everyone! Have fun with the photos.
If you notice, in the photos, there are a few differnet things that went down during our stay in Benson. First, we drove across the mountain on the Middle March road, it was very slow going and the BAT mobile got very dirty! It was worth it though to see it once. Next, Stacey's sister Anne came down from Indiana to visit for a weekend and we got to show off our "home". It was a great visit, but too short, so next time, we'll have to take our home to Indiana to visit her! (I promise Anne, one of these days). Then, on moving day, we had a winter storm overnight and see what we woke up to! It was beautiful. I'm glad we didn't have to get going too early, as we had to wait for things to thaw out a little before we could move. Notice Brad shoveling snow off the slid out roofs, that's a first! Have a great day everyone! Have fun with the photos.
2-1-09 Superbowl & B-day party
Welcome to the new year! On February 1st, we had a combination of the Superbowl (Arizona - 23 vs Pittsburg - 27), Papa's Birthday and Jacki's Birthday. The day was filled with good eats (where dad made his famous meatballs in a football), good company, and a great game (AZ has nothing to be ashamed of!). Enjoy the photos.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
1-16 to 26, 2009 Quartzite, AZ boondocking
Hey everyone,
When we first arrived in Quartzsite, we were getting dinner when we came across a van on fire! What a welcome, they shouldn't have gone to all that trouble just for us! For 10 days, we joined Robbie and Alice as well as other Montana owners and had a nice little learning experience on how to boondock, or dry camp. Doug and Sharon Henry were the wagon masters and were able to place 31 rigs evenly around a campfire. What an amazing sight that was! We had never dry camped before and learned soooo much about generators, honey wagons (those vehicles that come around and pump out your holding tanks), and adding fresh water without ever having to move your rig. You can see from the pictures below that we are now experienced boondockers thanks to the MOC (Montana Owners Club). We had campfires every night, a pot luck, and even a game day. Of course there was plenty of time to walk around the big tents and see all the vendors that cater to everything an RVer might need, even those things they really don't need but have to have!
When we first arrived in Quartzsite, we were getting dinner when we came across a van on fire! What a welcome, they shouldn't have gone to all that trouble just for us! For 10 days, we joined Robbie and Alice as well as other Montana owners and had a nice little learning experience on how to boondock, or dry camp. Doug and Sharon Henry were the wagon masters and were able to place 31 rigs evenly around a campfire. What an amazing sight that was! We had never dry camped before and learned soooo much about generators, honey wagons (those vehicles that come around and pump out your holding tanks), and adding fresh water without ever having to move your rig. You can see from the pictures below that we are now experienced boondockers thanks to the MOC (Montana Owners Club). We had campfires every night, a pot luck, and even a game day. Of course there was plenty of time to walk around the big tents and see all the vendors that cater to everything an RVer might need, even those things they really don't need but have to have!
1-8 to 16, 2009 Camp Verde, AZ
Hello,
Hope the new year finds you well! This time, during our stay at Camp Verde, we took advantage of the vendor and craft show and displayed our wares. We demonstated the Bemer3000 mat and gave out information on the dangers of cell phone usage. Maybe next time we'll be able to sell out of our products!
While were in the area, we decided to take a trip to the old mining ghost town of Jerome. For those of you who have been to Bisbee, this looks very familiar! It's amazing how they can build those houses right on the hillside. Enjoy the photos.
Hope the new year finds you well! This time, during our stay at Camp Verde, we took advantage of the vendor and craft show and displayed our wares. We demonstated the Bemer3000 mat and gave out information on the dangers of cell phone usage. Maybe next time we'll be able to sell out of our products!
While were in the area, we decided to take a trip to the old mining ghost town of Jerome. For those of you who have been to Bisbee, this looks very familiar! It's amazing how they can build those houses right on the hillside. Enjoy the photos.
Monday, January 5, 2009
12-26-08 Stacey's Birthday
Santa gets to rest, but I still get presents! This year, I spent lunch my family at Golden Corral, then dinner with Brad at Red Lobster. I LOVE lobster! I also got to visit with my two favorite people, Kim and Stacey! Thank you Kris for the digital photo frame and Jen & Huynh for my new favorite earrings! I also really enjoyed seeing a theater production of Hair, which Dad and Jacki sent Brad and I to. It was a wonderful day!
Christmas 2008
Merry Christmas!
Kris, Jen, Jadyn, Nevaeh, Papa and Jacki came by our "house" parked at the Voyager RV Park in Tucson, AZ for our traditional Christmas Eve dinner of cold cut english muffin sandwiches, with egg nog and hot chocolate of course. Then Kris, Jen, Jadyn and Nevaeh stayed over for Christmas! We so enjoyed seeing their faces light up as they went through their stockings and then opened each gift with vigor. There were a lot of Dora and Diego themes going on; from DVDs to PlayDo! Then when all the gifts were opened here, we all went to Great Grandpa (Papa) and Great Grandma (Jacki)'s house for more gifts! It was a wonderful Christmas! Hope yours was special too. Enjoy the photos.
Kris, Jen, Jadyn, Nevaeh, Papa and Jacki came by our "house" parked at the Voyager RV Park in Tucson, AZ for our traditional Christmas Eve dinner of cold cut english muffin sandwiches, with egg nog and hot chocolate of course. Then Kris, Jen, Jadyn and Nevaeh stayed over for Christmas! We so enjoyed seeing their faces light up as they went through their stockings and then opened each gift with vigor. There were a lot of Dora and Diego themes going on; from DVDs to PlayDo! Then when all the gifts were opened here, we all went to Great Grandpa (Papa) and Great Grandma (Jacki)'s house for more gifts! It was a wonderful Christmas! Hope yours was special too. Enjoy the photos.
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