What a thrilling time we had on our trip...to sum it up:
I nearly blew off Hoover Dam...

 We saw an inspiring display of over 20 statues in Groom, Texas showing the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ...

The statues were life size and it really felt odd getting up close enough to get some good photos...

Also while in Texas we met Kim, Charlie and Justin's sister.  We have been in touch with her since the boys joined our family.  I was a thrill to meet this lovely young woman in person.

Had lunch with one of our favorite families, the Villapudua family.  They have a restaurant in Tyler Texas as well as our favorite - Mundos - in Turlock...

 We also stopped to have a delicious meal with my Uncle Raymond and Aunt Nancy.  Raymond is the last surviving sibling of my moms.

We spent a couple days with Justin and Netti in Florida...celebrated the anticipation of their daughter coming in September...and...celebrating them moving home in July...

We stopped in North Carolina to visit with Aunt Eunice and Uncle Bill.  Eunice is Larry's dad's sister.

We saw Niagra Falls...what a glorious site...

Went to Hell one day...discovered it has a post office...who knew?

We explored beautiful Amish country in Indiana...

Saw lots of things I've not seen before including these...

 Carson liked the gift we got Charlie for house-sitting...

It was a trip I'll never forget...especially one part of me which is now parked on the sofa!

And yes...I can't wait to go again!