Dad and Jan Visit Florida

Dad and Jan came to visit us in Florida. The weather was cold for about 3/4 of the trip, but they still got to see and do a lot. We loved having them!

Tyndall AFB, FL. Dad and Jan enjoying the sun and the sand in Destin. Destin, Florida Jan getting her feet wet in the Gulf :)

Lunch at Pompinoes in Destin, Florida Market Days and Christmas Festival in Downtown Tallahassee All bundled up and awaiting the parade

Enjoying many of the tastes of the South in Tallahassee

We didn't go hungry!

Downtown Tallahassee, lit up and ready for the Christmas Parade

Dad and Jan got enough seafood during their trip to last them all year long :)

A little different scenery than Christmas in Farson

On the beach... in coats... but we're on the beach :)

Touring base

Fresh Apalachicola oysters baked, on the half shell with cheese and bacon... mmmm

Jan and Con: St. George Island Lighthouse

Dad on St. George Island

Strolling around Seaside

Jan collecting sea shells

Beautiful beaches of 30-A

Dad and Jan at St. Andrews Marina. We saw two live jelly fish in the water. Jan and Con warming up with some tea Pelican at the Marina

Diana and Sharon

Diana and Sharon came to visit for Thanksgiving and was able to stay with us a few days.Sharon with Kurt and I at Hof Brau Haus in Pier Park

Kurt and I (and baby girl Hepler) in Pier Park

Thanksgiving at the Heplers: Ham, stuffing balls, cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, rolls, and many sweets and pastries. Sharon, Kurt and Diana in Pier Park

Farson, Wyoming

In November, I was fortunate to have a couple of days off in a row and slipped out west to see family in Colorado and Wyoming. It was a quick trip but filled with family!

Jan and Darrylyn relaxing. Doug, Jim and Kristine exploring.

Kaylee, Sam, Darrylyn and Erica The boys help Uncle Jim with his homework....

Con and Dad Kris and Kaylee

Con, Jim and Kristine Two of my nieces, Kaylee and Darrylyn

Here We Go Steelers...

Tailgating before the game... Steelers fans outnumbered Bucs fans 10:1. We got there early, had some burgers, threw a ball around and made it in to watch warm-ups.

Dave, Mom, Con and Kurt before the game (note Dave and Mom are still smiling... those smiles had long faded by the third quarter!)

The only two Bucs fans at the game? ;) Just about... it looked like it was a Steelers home game, there were so many Steelers fans!

Troy Polamalu during warm- ups!

Kurt and Con enjoying the game. It was a little warm out but well worth it!

The little fan in front of us... she even had a "Terrible Toddler Towel"... cute!

Hines Ward!

Head Coach: Mike Tomlin

James Harrison!