BENTSEN STATE PAARK

We enjoyed a trolley ride in the park with George and Helen. The butterflies were passing thur and a dozen javalinas were grazing with a bob cat keeping an eye on them.

SAND CASTLE DAYS ON SOUTH PADRE ISLAND 2008

EVERYONE ENJOYS THE CASTLES

Joe and Ernie had a great time.

WORK HARD AND KEEP IT WET

CASTLES AND CAR IN SAND

CLASSIC SAND CASTLES

ARKANSAS CRATER OF DIAMONDS STATE PARK

WOW DIAMONDS!! Well Arkansas is the diamond state so when I saw this state park on the map I got excited!! Well Ernie salted my rocks so I found this nice one!!

FRIENDS ALONG THE WAY

We went to see Char and she made some almond brittle in the micro wave. I'm going to try it. Then we were on to Shirley and Glen's in northeast Texas. Shirley is a par excellant biscuit maker. I watcher make them and wish mine would turn out so good. Her 4 month old great grand daughter Daisey was vsisting also and we enjoyed playing with her.

FAMILY PICTURES

Whitney, Jake, Ernie, Shirley and Brother

THE GOLFERS

The hats and sock were made in Italy. Jacque and I found them in San Vito at the Monday market in the street. I think these outfits will bring them more birdes.

JAKES BEEN BUILDING MUSCLE

running, biking and weight lifting makes for big muscles and better golf games

WALNUTS

This big walnut tree is in Jake's back yard. There is a green hull the size of a small tennis ball or over size golf ball. They are hard to walk. Jake said he had been shoveling them into the garage can so he could mowe the lawn. I stepped on the green hulls until they came off and stained my shoes. Then I washed them until my hands were stained brown. Idried them on card board and packed them for the trip home. We did sample afew and they were full of meat which didn't leave a bitter taste in my mouth. I'm thinking a batch of brownies would be great way to use the walnuts. But first I'll have to crack them.

WHITNEY COOKING

Whitney made some great mashed potatoes the real cure for jet lag. Pancakes were great also. Every where I go I'm lcky to find good EATS.