Relaxing with Family

We woke up this morning to heavy fog/mist.  We all stayed in the camper trying to let the fog burn off.  Finally, we decided that we needed to do something inside today. 

By eleven o'clock the fog was beginning to lift so first order of business was to get something to eat.

We went to Pizza Ranch.  John and Family had never eaten at one.  It has a great buffet.  There are four areas to choose from.  You can choose pizza, a hot food bar with fried chicken, mashed potatoes, etc., a great salad bar, and a dessert pizza bar.  Everyone liked it.

After eating, we drove by where Linda has been student teaching and where Katie goes to school this year.  Our final stop was at a store called "Jax."  This store is a combination Rural King, Farm and Fleet, and Cabela's.  There were several buildings all filled with merchandise.  We have visited John and Linda for the last four years and have never been to Jax.  Linda got a telephone call that her dad had arrived in town so we had to cut the shopping short.  Her dad drove from the Detroit, Michigan area and will spend a month or two with them. This is one store we will definitely come back to next year.

What could be more fun for a eight-year-old boy than to play in the soot and remains of last night's fire?  Grandpa and Dad were in charge of Aidan and this is the result.  Oh well, a little soot and dirt never hurt anyone and he did have fun as his smile proves.

The sun came out for a few minutes and we were actually able to sit outside and get warm in the sun.  It didn't last long.  Carol had a nice fire going and we were going to roast hot dogs when a short rain shower came up.  It didn't last long and ended with a beautiful rainbow.

No wiener roast is complete without making S'mores.  Here is Katie enjoying hers.

It wasn't as cold tonight so we were able to sit around the fire and feel comfortable.  It was a good time of reminiscing about past camping trips.  It is interesting to hear about what John's memories were of all the time we camped together so many years ago.

Again, the clouds began to clear and the sky was picture-worthy.

I think tomorrow we may wake up to clear skies.  This picture was taken toward the west.  It looks bright and clear.  Hopefully, in the night, the clouds will move on to the east and leave us a beautiful day.

Although we didn't do anything to rugged, everyone was tired and retired to bed by 9:15.  Carol and I will soon follow.  Tomorrow we will go to the Harvest Farm Fall Festival with John and Linda and kids.  It will be a fun way to end our time together.