THE FALLS

We took LOTS of pictures but we will only post a few.  This shows some flowers by the edge of Horseshoe Falls.

A couple of "goofies" very close to Horseshoe Falls.  We were getting spritzed by the mist at this point.

Sammi is watching the tour boat take a really close look at the falls.

The Maid of the Mist with a load of blue raincoat clad tourists. The trip costs about $40, but the lines were long, so we opted out. Their are tours that go behind the falls, too. We are on the Canadian side looking toward Buffalo, NY.

Just to prove we were all there!!

              

Niagara Falls from our room

We walked into our room on the 11th floor of the Marriott Gateway, Canada side and this was our VIEW!!  American falls are to the left and the Horseshoe falls are straight ahead and frothing!!  Picture is dark as the windows have a dark film on them.

Eric, Carol and Sammi enjoying the view.

Grandma, isn't that cool???

Thanks, Kelly for the neat reservation!!  Remember to tell everyone there are TWO Marriotts at the falls.  We went to the wrong one even tho you had given us the correct address!!  Staff at Marriott on the Falls was very gracious about our blunder.

Lee's Game in new Stadium

Just before we left for NY Finger Lakes Region I went to Lee's first football stadium at the new field behind the jr hi.  Parking was scarce and I ended up by the cemetery and walked a ways to the VERY nice stadium with wide aisles and normal aluminum seating.  They played a private school from St Louis which is notch higher in the size of schools than Eldon.  Held there own til third quarter.  The mostly black team has a quarter back that can throw a pass 60 yards with accuracy!!!  Very interesting to watch.  Lee recovered an onside kick in the first half and when I left with 8 minutes to go in the final quarter he caught a pass.  I should have left at half time!!  He always does better when I'm leaving!!  Just kidding, Lee!!

Week End Visits

"Uncle" Jim Pritchard came on Sunday afternoon and left Monday morn at 8am.  We talked A LOT.  Caught up on his and his parents moves in the past 18 years.  He was last here for Eric's wedding reenactment in the cathedral on a hot summer day.  He is currently attempting to clear up all the details of his parents estate.  They both died in the past few years, with Ruth living longer than Jack.

On Saturday afternoon we visited Shelby and Kristi's for ice cream sundaes, shishkabobs,  and a chance to see miss Raena walk. The feet belong to Kim.

Carol A is pinning the long black skirt that Kristi wears to choir concerts.  The dress will have a nice bottom hem the next time she needs it.

Tomato Man

This is one the squirrels did not get.  We would like some names for her/him/it!!

You can not use Ron or Carol!!

Gifts from the Boys

Lucas drew a picture and decorated a box.  Sis supplied the photo.

Max decorated a box and drew a picture.  Sis supplied the photo.  Yes, the pictures in earlier post with their painted bodies was "during" the box painting!!

Thanks Guys!!

More shots from Sis's trip

Let's try out this new camera.  Yep, look here and push this!

No fish, but lots of fishing.

Picaso, Rembrandt, Degas, Lucas??

Now, to view just the part you want in the picture this would be the technique.  You have to keep your mouth just so!!