Christmas 2017

Kitchen with Tinker

Here is a photo of our kitchen decorated for the holidays with Tinker on the table enjoying the decorations as well.

Festivities will consist of having a small dinner with friends. It will be cold but sunny followed by clouds. But we will have fun!

2017 Partial Solar Eclipse Texas

Texas Partial Solar Eclipse

Although Texas was not in the totality path
of today's solar eclipse, the state enjoyed a partial eclipse of about 75% as seen below:

There was the only slightest change in temperature with little or no dimming of the sunlight. Texas will experience a full solar eclipse in the year of 2024.

Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, TX

JoAnn and Tom did a quick trip out to Lake Bob Sandlin State Park. It had rained moments before we arrived and the sky was overcast. However, it was cool and nice to be outside for a little while.

Pier. A few brave visitors were around the park.

JoAnn at pier.

Some brave boaters were on the lake but not many. The car bridge across the lake is visible.

2017 May: Canyon de Chelly, Bryce Canyon Nat'l Park, Zion Nat'l Park

In May 2017, we took a trip to St. George, Utah where we then visited Canyon De Chelly,  Bryce Canyon and Zion Nat'l Parks. We had a wonderful time with our good friends Robert and LuJean. Bryce and Zion are wonderful parks to visit and in which to hike. The colors are wonderful.

Canyon De Chelly
An amazing area dating back 4000 years of ancient peoples living in the area. 

Canyon De Chelly
The area has trails and dirt roads that take the visitor to colorful spots throughout the area

Bryce Canyon Nat'l Park
The spires are the result of erosion and colors are outstanding

Bryce Canyon Nat'l Park
The spires in the park are called Hoodoos

Zion National Park
We've arrived at Zion. Here are the Temple and Towers near the entrance of the park.

Top of the Canyon
The weather has been perfect. Blue skies and nice temperatures.