Sunday, May 17, 2015

Red Bay, AL. Again!

Kirk was in Red Bay from 4/7 to 4/16.  We had anticipated that he would be there at least 3 weeks.  But, if you know Kirk, and some of you do, he was able to have the needed work done and finished a week earlier than expected.  Of course, while there, he was able to do some of the smaller things himself.  He was also able to get a couple of motorcycle rides in and some golf.  Kirk left Red Bay on the 18th and drove to his moms in Gladbrook, Iowa.  He spent a couple of days there and was able to also spend time with his kids and grandkids    They are getting so big.  Kirk finally arrived in St Cloud, welcomed by a small snow blizzard, on 4/21.  I said my goodbyes to Cassie and Vince at my Airbnb and went home to Kirk at the campground after I got off work.  We are staying at St Cloud Campground and RV Park.  The weekend before Kirk arrived I made another trip to the cities and this time stayed with Robyn and Ady.  We attended a fun cookout hosted by Suzie and Dimas.  They are good friends of the girls. Suzie used to be their roommate and they are getting married May 30th on a boat.  So glad Kirk is here.  I missed that man!
Working on the ceiling in Red Bay
I'm still finding styrofoam in the motor home 
Kaylee, Mason, and Damon visiting Papa Kirk in Gladbrook. 
Grandma Mavis, Lindsey, and Heather playing with the kids. 

Weekend on the Marsh April 2015

The Airbnb I had been staying was great.   I started my job at St Cloud Hospital on 4/8.  I was a bit overwhelmed as it was much bigger than I had imagined. But, I love it. The people are great.  With Kirk still in Red Bay, AL I went to the girls in Minneapolis on the weekends.  My first weekend though, Kristy needed to pick up her van at Bens in WI. Ben did some work on it to save her some money.  I guess I didn't realize how handy Ben is with stuff like that but I'm not surprised.  He works on machines at the Marsh probably more than I know.   Anyway, I rode with them to the Marsh   I had not told them I was coming, so what a surprise.  Bella and Isaac were so happy to see me as I was them.  We had a great weekend. Even had our first campfire of the season.  Only thing missing ( besides Kirk) was Nicki.  This was her annual trek to Milwaukee to volunteer for the Science Olympiad with high schoolers. I'm sure there's a different name for it, however, it leaves me right now. 
Bella and Isaac making sure the fire does not go out. 
We also enjoyed the newly installed hammock. 
Ben pretending to be Joe Cocker ( may he RIP). 
Ady giving us a private concert. 
Goofy boy loves the outdoors. 
Pretty girls and the usual foot photo bomb.