Better Late Than Never

We're back!

Since our first, and only posting, a lot has happened to Grandpa and GaGa. Grandpa has been traveling almost weekly to Texas, Florida or Virginia. It's not easy traveling that much on an old man but the frequent flyer miles are good. GaGa has taken several trips as well. She went to Atlanta when Jim (Bozo) went through the temple for the first time and also visited her sister Faye in Columbus fora week That along with trips to Salt Lake and Las Vegas has kept her busy as well.


And, as you can see from the picture we spent a week in Hawaii with our good friends John and Sandy Matsushita. They have a time share on the Kona side of the Big Island and we spent the week relaxing, sightseeing, swimming, sunbathing, eating and I had a few beers along the way. It was the sixth trip to the Islands for Grandpa and GaGa and we're making plans to go again next year. Anyone up for going with us?

For Thanksgiving we stayed at home and were fortunate enough to have Rick, Denise, Emily, Kelsea, Amber, Lindsay, Jayne and Jared visit us for a week. Also at our Thanksgiving table this year were Francis, Judy and Haley Rowland. They along with the Matsushitas have been our good friends for a lot of years. During the week Rick and I played racquetball a couple of times and there is no question that Grandpa has lost a few steps over the years. Rick beat me pretty soundly and I'm now suffering from a knee that will probably need scoped and maybe an operation. Your right, I should know better! Speaking of injuries, GaGa tripped during a recent visit to Stacy's new house and sprained (or broke) her ankle. She's hoping that it will heal without a cast or doctors visit but may have to break down and go have it x-rayed.

Okay, I guess you are wondering who the three ladies are in this picture. I'll give you the answer in the next Blog but I'll also send a special gift to the person who can get all three correct.

In closing, our love to all of you. We have a very special family and one that each of us should be grateful for. There isn't a day that goes by that Grandpa and GaGa don't talk about their kids, their spouses and their grandkids. We love each and everyone of you very much and are truly looking forward to having everyone together this Christmas in Salt Lake.

Grandpa Dave & GaGa Minnie