TRIP TO TEXAS

TRIP TO TEXAS

Joe Allen, Claudette, and Gloria.

Joyce, John Randall, and Randy.

Joyce and Randy. Cousin Nell Howell (seated).

Alyssa, James, and Ruth.

Various family members.

TRIP TO TEXAS

La Quinta Inn and Suites. Our home for 19 days.

The DQ was handy. Sonic is on the other side of the DQ.

Our stay in Eastland, TX.

TRIP TO TEXAS

A barnraising at David and Nichola's. A group of helpers came to raise the barn. Nichola made delicious chili, cornbread, and salsa for lunch. The children helped make the cookies. Some of the Files Cane Syrup topped off the meal.

TRIP TO TEXAS

Richard and Rachel and the candles that relight. Blow, Rachel.

Blow again, Rachel.

Rachel and Cathy.

Rachel is 14. Nell and Brawner had a party for her at their house because Cathy had been having difficulty with her pregnancy.

TRIP TO TEXAS

Joyce, Nell, Reba Campbell, Rachel, and Brawner.

Keilah, Jakin, and Sarah reading books that we took to them.

David, Nichola, Travis, Jakin, and Sarah.

Ruth, Norm's sister and Joyce.

During our stay in Eastland, we visited with those who live close by. Reba Campell brought copies of Nell's new books that had just been published.

TRIP TO TEXAS

Our car the second morning with boots and gloves in the trunk.

Reno greeted us with snow and it continued to fall through the night. The next morning the depth reached nearly 20 inches. We decided to stay an extra night.