Welcome to the world, Olivia!

We are excited to welcome our new little grand-daughter, Olivia Claire born on June 26th. Eric and Joy had Olivia Friday. She is such a beautiful baby girl and so sweet and little! Rick and I are so happy for her safe arrival. Eric and Joy are going to be such great parents!

Mackinac Island!!!

Where is Rick going on his "60th" Birthday???

Mackinac Island, Michigan

Mackinac Island is majestically set between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas in the Strait of Mackinac.

Mackinac Island is a premier vacation destination in the United States .Located in Michigan, it is like a step back in time to a place where transportation is limited to horse and buggy, bicycle or foot. Surrounded on all sides by water, it has managed to escape the changes of time. This authentic Victorian setting is preserved and enhanced by a small population of 500 permanent residents and scores of summer residents. When you step off of one of the Mackinac Island ferry docks, you will be walking into an authentic Victorian village. You will experience the hustle and bustle of main street just as it was in the early 1800s, but don't miss the beauty of Mackinac Island's interior, the peaceful lakefront perimeter, and the many historical sites to be found.

http://www.mackinac.com/

http://www.michigan.org/Partners/Mackinac-Island/Default.aspx?link=feat

http://www.mackinac.net/

The Last Clues!!!

Here are the last clues to "Where in the World is Rick going for his "60th"?

10. It is an island!

11. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the island. You get around by horse and
carraige, bikes and walking.

12. The movie, "Somewhere In Time", was filmed at the hotel we are staying at.

I'm sure these clues will give it away....Mandy and Faye got the state right and that it is in the great lakes area! Super guessing!

CWS Fun!

On Tuesday, Ron (Brett's dad) came to stay with us so he and Rick could go to the Arizona State Game at the College World Series. Now the question was whether they would get tickets or not. They have a new online method for getting tickets that season holders don't want. I checked it out all day on Monday to no avail but then late Monday night two tickets came available. They were great seats right behind home plate and a little to the right. The guys had fun and I watched it on TV while sewing. We enjoyed Ron's visit although it was short (he left the next day). How fun to be able to fly when you want to whereever you want!

What is a pasty???

Rick is really trying to figure where he is going...he even had someone from work call me to see if I would slip and tell her...but to her good wisdom she told him that she was siding with Ranae on it and not going to ask me. She called me just to say he was being nosey!!! I had a good laugh!!!

Some more clues...Where in the World is Rick going for his "60th"???

#8. You can enjoy a good "Pasty" as a lunchtime meal.

#9. Coat and Tie/dresses are the attire from 6 p.m. on everyday at the hotel at our final destination.

My Awe-Inspiring Power Walk!!!

Every morning lately, I have looked forward to my 1 1/2 mile walk. It is gorgeous. Two years ago, the civil engineers tore up the grassy area of our walk path to preserve it into a protected environmental area. It left the area looking like a bunch of weeds. Well, it isn't a weed patch at all. It has blossomed this summer into a beautiful area of wild flowers, plants and birds. It is such a great place to walk and the weather has been so perfect for walking lately.

Two new clues!!!

Some of you have gotten pretty close to the place....(and others...well, Nascar racing...Rick??? Pretty funny guess!!!) This is so fun!!! I love keeping Rick mystified!!!

Hint#6: There are sandy beaches, rocky beaches and forests...

Hint #7: Some of the areas are famous for growing cherries...

Where in the world is Rick going for his 60th Birthday???

A few new clues....

Where in the world is Rick going for his great 60th day???

So today as I was driving with Rick to work, he wanted to know what time we were getting back on the June 22nd. Then he wanted to know what time we were leaving from our destination to board the plane. Yeah, well I goofed and told him that the plane leaves at 3:00 but we will be an hour and a half drive from the airport...so (oops) that has to be the next hint!!!

Hint #4 - The final destination is an hour and a half drive from the airport we land at.

Hint #5 - It is Northeast of Nebraska.