Family & Friends in the Midwest

After the Grand Canyon we stopped in 

Okemah, Oklahoma where Woody Guthrie was born.

They have a few murals and a statue in the city park.

Then on to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma in time to see 

the Memorial Day ceremony. 

Our friend Dale, plays in the Tulsa Community Band.

  It is always a treat to go to Cruise Night, which they

 host weekly, to see over 150 cars. Nelda and I 

shopped at The Old Time Pottery store where 

I found some green ceramic pots. 

They will be perfect for the variegated 

Agave I have in Arizona.

Back on the road to Des Moines, Iowa for just a few days. 

It is fantastic to see our son Joel!
We miss him so much! 

 We are celebrating my birthday.

We were blessed to be able to attend 

Mark & Luke’s ordination ceremony. 

The room was filled with love and admiration

 for what God is doing in these young men’s lives.

When we return to Iowa we see so many friends and family. 

Definitely feel loved! Thanks everyone!

One of the places we have wanted to see is the 

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. 

We spent over seven and a half hours there 

and could have stayed a little longer.

Besides seeing guitars and clothing of The Who

and Beach Boys, there are several American Bandstand
videos and hours of audio clips to listen to and so much more!
If you are in the Cleveland area it is worth the time!

Over the years we have had some amazing and crappy
places to camp, but I think this one is the most unusual yet. 

On the pier next to, not on
 the Steamship William C. Mather Maritime Museum.
 Look to the left, way in the back.

The blue dot is where we stayed and it is
  a short walk to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

  Quiet location and great sunsets.

Before we left Cleveland we went
to the West Side Market.

Hundreds of vendors in two buildings.

We found some goodies at the bakery!

Our next stop was  

 The Christmas Story House.

Of course you can't forget the leg lamp. 

Yes, now Scott owns one too in the form of

a pressed penny!