Families are the compass that guide us. They are the inspiration to reach great heights, and our comfort when we occasionally falter. -- Brad Henry

Monday, December 23, 2019

Xmas - Part 1

We had the whole family with us this year as we traveled to OKC and Texas.  With the kids being older (and taller), driving for 2 days is a bit uncomfortable.  So we opted to fly...I like how the youngest two took advantage of the massage chairs in the airport.



When we arrived at mom's house, she surprised us with all my aunts & uncles coming over, even cousin Bill!



We then decided to try a bit of polka dancing at Czech Hall.  More cousins came...Julie and Rick (along with his girls Cara and Hannah).  So much fun!


A trip to OKC wouldn't be complete without visiting the land in Piedmont...


having my annual beer with Aunt Marilyn, then burning off a few calories at the park.





I can't believe I never got a picture of Mom and Mike, their beautiful home, or their delicious food they always cook for us.  The short visit then put us on the road to Texas where we met Halie's family.  Here's the cousins... oldest to youngest.


Then one more time but in order of tallest to shortest.  Mine are the bookends!! 



Then back on the road for what else, kolaches!  Like we don't get enough of those already.



And yet one more stop for something unique to Texas.



Will we ever make it to the farm???  A simple 5 hr. car ride took 10 hours.  We still hadn't stopped for groceries.