HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Happy Halloween!  Lori, JD and Nancy around 1971. 

World Series 2011 !

Lisa and Nancy headed out in the 7th to Busch Stadium. Not so easy to find a place to park but did at 11th and Pine and walked to stadium.  As we arrived at Busch the fireworks began to go off.  Somehow we managed to ride a tide of people into the stadium.  We made it to the bleachers and grabbed a spot to watch the festivities.  We got stadium edition papers and then watched the crowd.  Our final stop was Dick's for shirts!  Thanks Cardinals for our 11th World Series Title!

Lisa took this as we arrived at stadium

The players and their kids playing on the field.

David Freese in his new ride!

Happy 75th Birthday Marlin!

Happy Birthday Marlin!  Thank-you for the blessing you are to so many!  We love you!

At his favorite place on earth Camp Ne-O-Tez

The Glory Days - when real men played football!

Silver Dollar City - Fall Festival

Silver Dollar City was "all things Autumn"!  The pumpkins, flowers, leaves, etc.  We enjoyed two days of beautiful weather at SDC. 

This is a new show in Branson and if you like classic country this is the show for you.  Marty Haggard sings for about 2 hours classics of his Dad, Merle.  We all enjoyed the show but Dad really liked the show!

Hanging Out in Hot Springs

We spent Monday and Tuesday in Hot Springs.  The hot waters from the spring are believed to have healing powers.  The bath houses were very popular in the early 1900's   There are seven of the original bath houses on Central avenue.  Mother chose the Buckstaff for their authentic bath experience (Nancy and Marlin opted out!)  It is a quirky town with some unique shops and folks!  I enjoyed the historical aspects of the town.  Here's a glimpse of Hot Springs . .

Inside the Fordyce Bath House which has been fully restored by the National Park Service.



Actual tubs used for bathing.

Carolyn had a bath spa and massage at the Buckstaff Bath which has been in operation since 1912

Dad caught a few z's while Mom bathed!

Water is 140 degrees - you can see the vapors

Row of bath houses in Hot Springs

Looking down on the Arlington Hotel - had dinner there on Tuesday

Lake Hamilton

This is the Hot Springs.  We got tickled watching a group of tourists with wash clothes dipping them in the water and washing their faces, arms, and legs.  Every store sells "jugs" that you can fill at different spots with water. 

Clinton Presidential Library

Marlin, Carolyn, Nancy and Colton spent the afternoon in Little Rock. The area along the Arkansas River is impressive. They have the River Market (which was closed today), a lot of places to eat and the Clinton Presidential library. Huge park area and you can walk across the river on a bridge. We took a trolley tour thru downtown Little Rock and North Little Rock. Great afternoon.

Proud Grandpa with his eldest grandson, Colton.

Our elementary education major checking out the education exhibit.

At the bridge where you can walk over the Arkansas River.

The school of the "Little Rock Nine".

It's Great to Be at Harding - Family Weekend 2011

Happy 25th Anniversary JD and CARLA

25 Years Later - May God bless you with at least 25 more!