Manuel Jr. and Family Visit With Us

Manuel, Veronica, Larissa and Arianna came over to visit us as soon as we arrived home on Sunday.  Arianna and Larissa were really missing us and we were missing them, so it was a great visit.  They wanted to take us out to dinner so off we went.

They first took us by one of the two houses they just purchased as rentals....pretty nice house.  Needs a little work and it will be ready to rent out.

They dictate to Lari what items they need to buy for this house....

This house is in very good condition...

This is the second house.  This one needs a little more things done to it before renting and the yard needs to be cleaned up.

Arianna poses for me....So good to spend time with them all.

We went out to Pappacitos (Richard King's favorite place).  Dinner was great!

We sure enjoyed our afternoon together.  Times like these are so special to Manuel and I.

Saturday & Sunday at the Rally

The Host Team for the January DeMontrond Rally at the KOA in Montgomery, TX.  We had a great time!

Manuel Esparza, Joe Bechard, Connie Esparza, Sharon Goodlett, Janet Bechard and Janet Lambe.

The DeLeons provided the Margaritas for this rally. 

Gilbert DeLeon, MaryLou Deleon, Ronnie and Troy were the servers....Goooood Margaritas, Guys!

Everyone gathers for dinner....

The Sherriff, Larry Gordon gives his report.

Pat and Mary find something very funny....wonder what they are talking about?!

Sunday we went into Montgomery for breakfast ....

Manuel's favorite star....John Wayne pics are everywhere.   The greeter and bus boy/man at the restaurant.

   

Janet, Nancy & Joe Hollis, and Bob Srutka...

Mary Boggs, Sandy & Joe Huntley....

Our good traveling buddy, Bob poses with Manuel in front of the Old Montgomery Steakhouse.

Nice little shop....

This is a nice town with a lot of old shops.....Had a great 8 day stay in Montgomery.

Friday Night Event

We drove to the rally room to help the caterers if they needed help.  Janet said she was going to walk....

That does not look like she is walking to me.....    She and Mark cut right in front of us.

They are cutting corners to try to beat us there.

Mark puts the metal to the pedal and Janet shows us she is going to beat us there!

The caterers are Lone Star Catering.  They are almost all set up and we just sit and wait for all to come.

The two ladies catering this event.

Desserts galore....so much to choose from....

After dinner, we play BINGO!

Everyone is very focused on their bingo game.

I was so lucky tonight....I won 2 games but split one.  This was great for me....

  

George Franklin, our Bingo Caller.

All the WINNERS for tonight.  Linda won the big jackpot.  Great fun with great friends!

Breakfast in the morning at 7:30 a.m. so we, the host team have to be there at 6:30 a.m.

Until tomorrow.

Friday At The Rally

We, The Host Team, were at the rally hall by 6:30 a.m. this morning.  It was sure hard getting up so early but once there, we all had a lot of fun.  It was an easy meal to serve, it being continental breakfast.  Many came to eat and many stayed in to sleep.

We were done by 9 a.m. and a trip had been planned to visit one of our members' homes.  This lady has her home all decorated in Victorian Style.  It is just beautiful.  Here are a few pics.

 

She also makes all kinds of Santa Clauses....

  

Here we go upstairs...                                   She makes all kinds and colors Santas.

   

One of her bedrooms, turned into a Santa store room....

   

She also has many many dolls....

   

   

   

                                                                   I bought these two.  One for Larissa and one for Arianna.

   

The to her workroom.  The attic above the garage was converted into her work area...

Every little space was made into storage and she is very very organized.

Her supply room...looks like a small Hobby Lobby....             Santa heads ready to be worked on...

   

Santa clothing ready to be fitted on a Santa.        The lavender Santa....my mom's favorite color.

   

We had a great tour.  Thank you for welcoming us.  We will bring more money next time!  she did pretty good today, almost everyone that went bought something.

Tonight the dinner is catered but we, the hosts, have to be there at 5 p.m. to help out if they need help.  More to come.