Pat and George's Backyard: Leaving Tucson

As we got ready and now have actually left Tucson, we reflect on our all too short of a visit with our long time friends, Tom and Maryann Graue. The four of us were almost inseparable for six weeks and we thoroughly enjoy each others company. We laughed like teenagers,, admittedly at George or Tom's expense. We visited with little Emme, the sweetest little preemie in the world. We were able to help Tom do a few projects for their daughter and Emme's mom, Carrie. We took side trips together to Phoenix and Las Vegas to see our friends and to play a little golf. We dined out and dined in, ate a few breakfasts together, sat on their patio until after sundown and just in general did what friends do ... had fun together. By the way, if you plan on coming to the southwest, the best time to enjoy Tucson is in October and November, the weather was just outstanding.

Is that Tom or George?? Can't tell from the back end!!

The finished product, a new fire pit - looks pretty good but again," you get what you pay for", Carrie!!

Pima Air museum - Tucson. Does anyone recognize this workhorse of WWII? No not Tom, the airplane!

Nice chip Pat, thought you didn't like to chip?

Sitting on the Patio.

One our favorite things to do as we wind down from a day of relaxing, just being with and talking to Maryann and Tom.

Emme, you are a miracle and so beautiful --- Carrie you have a precious young lady!

We are back in Colorado to be with our family for the holidays. David and April hosted the family turkey feast and everything was just terrific. What could be better; Kris, Amy, and the Super Ks joining David and April to celebrate and give thanks? Thanksgiving maybe the kickoff for the Christmas season for some but for us it is a time to give thanks - thanks for all that we have, the life we enjoy and for the family and friends that mean so much to us!