Well, I forgot to tell you something. While getting ready to leave Loveland the rear left side of the new car ended up in contact with the house. HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. I was told that it was because my red coat was on the rear of the other car. HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM. Go figure! HA!

We made it to Des Moines about 9:00 PM on Monday. The weather was beautiful all the way. We made two stops. One for lunch and one for gas and chocolate for me.

Today we are at JoHann's new place visiting her. We are catching up on a lot of things. It has been forever since I have seen her and I had never seen her new place. I love it. I walked in to her old house and said, boy, you have cleaned this place out. I thought the family had moved things out. They had. When I got to her new place, they were there! Ha! Her new place is right at home. The manager is a Christian and he is great with Grandma Jo. There is Christian entertainment an all. I think it is just for Grandma Jo. More to come.

Well, it is Sunday night. The car is packed and the laundry and house are clean. Part of the fmamily has arrived in Minnesota already. My sister brought a crew in to help her get her new appliances in before the clan arrives. She deserves the new kitchen. She has gone with an u ndersized frig and broken stove and dishwasher long enough. I am glad she has the help and can't wait to see it on Wednesday.

Our trip will take us to Des Moines on Monday, a long day but lots of books on tape and videos to keep me occupied while Bob drives.