"Mystery Trip" to Mesquite

On Friday, January 13 we met up with three other couples – Bruce and Jan Christensen, Stan and Diane Blackett and Tom and Mirna Summers – for a “mystery trip.”  Actually, we traveled to Mesquite for what was billed as Mesquite Motor Mania – a car show of no small proportions.  At three locations – Casa Blanca, Virgin River and the Eureka Casinos – there was every kind of hot rod, road rods, classic and antique restorations and everything in between on show.

The weather was cold and blustery but we had a good time and enjoyed the company of our friends.

Next week … another “mystery trip.”  We just hope the weather is better!

Visitors from Japan

A call from our sister-in-law Charlene found her inquiring if we would like company on Monday and Tuesday.  Todd was in town, with his wife Naoko and 13-month-old Todd, Jr, (aka TJ).  Todd usually goes up to Salt Lake City to spend time skiing with some of his former missionary companions, but the weather was not good on the Wasatch Front so the whole family decided to only drive as far as St. George so we could get acquainted with our two new family members … and re-acquainted with our nephew who has lived in Fukuoka, Japan for more than 30 years.  They arrived on Monday night and left on Wednesday morning, but our time together was filled with a trip to Zion and Grafton, visiting Stacy and Rick’s family, catching up, and enjoying the adorable little TJ.  It was fun having them here … if even for only about 36 hours!