Spring is in the Air

And what better way to celebrate spring than to attend a softball game? We're cheering on the Panthers and in particular KC, a super short stop with a mean swing at bat. 

The whole back yard is being renovated and the swing set isn't completed but C can still get a ride on the slide-mommy simply lifts it up!

It was warm enough for Buddy to take a swim so C threw his footballs into the pool-it's one of his favorite games..

And here's the gang-Sandi, Kris, C and the next addition (coming in June) EM

C finally likes hats! This is grammys latest summer choice....JH is one of C's BFF

C, little C and JH found the dash on the motorhome a cool place.

Suddenly C got a bit shy-maybe she didn't want anybody to see her get a pedicure. K transformed from ball player to manicurist. 

And, to wrap it all up we had a traditional hot dog/hamburger dinner. Alysonn relaxes after dinner.

The adventure continues...

We began by checking in to Happy Hollow RV park, just outside of Algodones, Mexico, for dental work/  Waiting to return to the US was anywhere from 1-3 hours! 

Enterprising folks sought to relieve our hunger and thirst...

We never did find out what they were selling.

Here's our dental office..A lovely freshly painted green...Dr. Fidel Valdez's offices are in the rear.

This hill separates us from Mexico. We had beautiful weather the whole time we were traveling. Below: Look closely at the ridge-there's a figure close to the flag and he/she's there to take the flag down.

Cecile and I began "The Adventure" by driving down to Los Algodones, Mexico to have dental work done. Sorry there won't be any pictures of us on here-after dental work we were way too scary looking! We had lots of  laughs, some tears, always a new something to look forward to  every day. I have great referrals for dentists from here (Coarsegolld) to Bullhead City to Algodones. 

Welcome to Casa de Fruita

Years ago Ray and I joined a group of Square dancers called the Jokers. We enjoyed their company both on the dance floor and at monthly camp outs. I still keep in touch with my friends from the Bay area, and joined them this weekend at Casa in Hollister, CA. Casa de Fruita began as a fruit & vegetable stand and now is a landmark at Pacheco Pass. There are 300 rv spaces, a park, restaurant and acres of land where special events are held throughout the year.  

From L to R: Ellie, Marlene, Bev, Estelle. They're sifting through magazines looking for fresh ides for the next pot luck...

From L to R: Ed, Dave, Bev, John playing a favorite-Pegs & Jokers. Ray and I introduced P&J to the Jokers.

jerry is and old firend-I think he's waiting for an opening for one of the games. Frank brings a ton of magazines to share so there's plenty of reading material.

Foreground L to R: Ellie, Marlene, Dixie, and Linda playing my personal favorite, Minnesota canasta. We played 'til the wee hours of the morning-I think i got my fix and it will last for a while.

Did I mention Casa has some wild animals? They're so tame you can walk up to them! We learned if we had something colorful to wave in front of the male he would show off his plume...

Then he turned his back on us

So Ellie tried flashing him, without success.

Poor lady! Not only is she dull compared to her mate, her R claw is deformed and she hobbles! 

Al in all, it was a great time. These folks are pros at organizing a weekend. The food was sumptious, the entertainment silly and funny, and the friends divine.