Heading North May 2014

I took an assignment at Wisconsin Dells, WI for the next 13 weeks.  Our first night out of Florida we stayed at a Flying J truck stop in Lake Park, GA.  Most FJ's now have a separate area for RV's to park overnight away from the semi's.  Much quieter!  Kirk and I decided we would travel a little out of our way to visit our new friends Frank and Sharon ( we met in RV park at Beverly Hills, FL).  On 5/16 we arrived  at Frank and Sharon's in Allardt, TN.  We stayed at the Zenith horse stables just down the road from them.  Our first time staying in this type of place.  Frank even came over with his chainsaw to cut down some limbs so we could fit in our site.  This is beautiful country and I can see why they love it here.  Everyone rides horses.  Their horses are Snickers and Russell.  Ida and Brody are their corgi dogs.  We had a fun cook out with a few of their friends.  These two are the best.
The next day, 5/17 we headed out again and spent the night in Mahomet, IL at a small, privately owned campground called The Tin Cup.  They have a really neat driving range, but was too dark for us to use.   We left the next morning and arrived in Monmouth, IL ( my hometown) and stayed at the Citizens Lake campground.  We spent the evening with my sister Elena and her husband Jim.  Elena had made an awesome brisket, and homemade rhubarb dump cake.  Sure do love and miss this lady!
The next day ( 5/19) we headed to Gladbrook, Iowa to visit with Kirks mom for 3 days.
While at Mavis's , we went to Granger, Iowa and visited with Nate ( Kirk's son)and his wife Lindsey, and their little boy, Mason.  Grandma Mavis went with us.  We all drove over to Docs bar and had steaks.  A very nice night.  It s always great visiting with them, and especially Mason, our grandson.
On another evening, we met Heather at Zenos.  Now that is some great pizza.  Grandma Mavis went along also and I believe she had a good time.  I know she likes Zenos!   Our last night at Kirk's moms we cooked out smoked pork chops that we had purchased at the Fareway store in Marshalktown.  We also picked up brats and sausage to freeze.
We arrived at Chapparal campground on Friday just in time for Kirk to start work right away to help prepare for the Memorial Day weekend.  We had to leave on Saturday to attend Isaacs birthday party in Warrens, WI at the Three Bears Lodge Waterpark.  What a fun time!   We spent the night and returned to the campground on Sunday.

 Great, crazy, fun friends from Tennessee....Frank and Sharon (ask them about the wedding and the goat)

 Our site at Zenith Horse Stables in Allardt, TN

 Driving range from behind our RV spot (overnight stay over) in Mahomet, IL at The Tin Cup

 Visiting the kids (Nate, Lindsey, and Mason).  What a cutie...that Mason!

 Got our old spot back at the Chapparal in Wonewoc, WI

Isaac turns 3 years old.  Love that little guy!