Cedar Falls, Iowa-Day 1-Sunday-June 30

 With my sisters checking out of the motel.  Mary Anne flew back to New York, Deanna flew to Idaho and I flew to Cedar Falls. We had such a great time.  I am glad for sisters.

 Columbus Ohio International airport was my first stop.

 Chicago, Illinois  Ohara  International airport was my next stop.  My flight was delayed there and I had three gate changes before I could board an airplane.

I landed in Des Monies, Iowa and the Hays's picked me up there.  It was so good to see them all.  It was about a 2 hour drive back to their place.  What beautiful green rolling hills we saw on the way.  

Columbus, Ohio-Day 5-June 29-Saturday

 North Market-All kinds of stores with all kinds of food.  We got a wonderful Belgium Waffle with fruit and cream for breakfast.

 Greek Orthodox Church

 We went and walked around the Com Fest in Goodale Park.  Some really interesting booths.

 Car Art at the Com Fest

 A Fencing Tournament was also going on at the Convention Center

 We went to the annual NQA members meeting.  Mary Anne is a Board Member for the NQA.  And then we attended Mary Anne's class on FUN BACKS.  She is a great teacher.

Mary Anne had to help take down so Deanna and I  (wearing the NQA volunteer vest) helped with the taking down of the quilts.  They had more that 700 on display.  We have had a great time being together as sisters.  It was great to see how involved Mary Anne is in quilting and spend time with my sisters.  They are the best.  

Columbus, Ohio-Day 4-June 28-Friday

 First thing this morning Deanna and I went out for a walk to Goodale Park.  We got lost on our first turn but did finally make it there.  Mary Anne went and swam in the pool.

 We went to the Friday Morning Medley.  Mary Anne was one of the lecturers.  She did her demo on hexagons   She is a great teacher.

 We found a quilt on display by a lady from Shelley, ID  What a small world.  It was beautiful.

 Pictures of the quilts do not do them justice.  They are just amazing.

 We walked down the street and ate dinner at Rodizio's.

We attended the Grant Program Little Quilt Auction.  I got a pin cushion for one of the door prizes.  Actually it was Mary Anne's ticket number but I was holding her ticket because she helping at the show.    

Columbus, Ohio-Day 3-June 27-Thursday

 Our first adventure of the day, a Segway ride.

 We enjoyed the trill of riding on a segway while discovering the charm and history of Columbus.

 Some of the beautiful sites in Columbus.

 Downtown

 The old rail train arch.  The Scioto River

Sky line of Columbus.

 Arena District

 Art District.   It was a great way to see the city.

 Back to the quilt show.  Deanna and I went to a lecture while Mary Anne had to work and help out.

We took a taxi to the Columbus Ohio Temple.  We did an endowment session while we were there.  A great day with my sisters.

Columbus, Ohio-Day 2-June 26-Wednesday

 Our motel the Hyatt Regency.  Beautiful views out our windows on the 10th floor.

 Deanna and I took a taxi to Battelle Riverfront Park to see the sights, while Mary Anne had to help set up at the quilt show.

 A replica of the Santa Maria is in the park.  Their town was named after Christopher Columbus.

 Just a few of the quilts displayed at the show.  Mary Anne let us in early.

The Preview Party- Dinner and Show Grand Opening

Columbus, Ohio-Day 1-June 25-Tuesday

My sister, Deanna and I flew out of Idaho Falls at 5:00 pm at night.  Our first stop was Denver, Colorado.  It was a very smooth transition there.  Next we flew to Columbus, Ohio and arrived at our destination around 12:30 in the night.    We took a taxi to our hotel the Hyatt Regency.  We met our other sister, Mary Anne  there. It was great to be together with my sisters.

Lily Fishing

The Barney's went to the Barney Reunion in Island Park.  Hillary posted this picture of Lily fishing.  Her dad loves to fish.

Super Moon June 23, 2013

Sunday night the moon was suppose to be the biggest it has been in 15 years.  It was cloudy so I could not get a very good picture.  But I thought it was kind of a unique one.

Sprinkler Time in Cedar Falls, Iowa

This is how Henry likes to run through the sprinklers.  Oliver does it the normal way.

Art and Elva Landon Reunion

The Ira Landon family was  in charge of the reunion this year.  We held it out at the Old Archer Skool which is ran by the Riley Family.  They served Pulled Pork sandwiches and the drink and the rest of the family brought pot luck.  We had Jaxon, Raquel, Keagan and Holden; and Hillary and Lily with us.  Nan Preszler came, and Marlo and Tim Brown and Forrest and Penny Landon.  Other extended relatives came also.

 Four generations- Ira, Randy, Hillary and Lily.  The kids had fun playing.

Four generations- Ira, Randy, Jaxon, and Keagan and Holden.  The kids could ride bikes inside the gym.

Susan (60) In a new decade June 21, 2013

The Hays Family posted this on Facebook and Randy added this younger picture of me also.  It was a great day.  Lots of visits and phone calls from family and friends.

Hillary and Lily's Visit in June 2013

 Hillary and Lily came to visit for a week.  Hillary works while she is here and we get to enjoy Lily.  Hillary Lily and i went to Porter Park one afternoon.  Lily would ride the bench on the Carousel, but that was all.  She liked the Splash park and the play ground.

 She likes to play in grandma and grandpa's backyard.  The playhouse that grandpa Ricks made is her favorite.

 Lily being silly.

Sunday morning before church.  I love putting ringlets in her hair.  It reminds me of my girls.

Fathers Day

Randy and his Dad, Ira Landon on Fathers Day  2013

Henry on a summer Saturday

Henry just relaxing on a warm Saturday morning in Cedar Falls, Iowa.  He does enjoy life.  

Kinsley and Raquel at Tim McGraw Concert

Raquel took Kinsley to the Tim McGraw concert in Salt Lake City for part of her birthday present.    They had a great time.  

Fun day with Keagan and Holden

 Jaxon was tending the boys so they got to come to grandma's for the day while he was working.  They brought their 4-wheelers with them and had a great time going around the yard and out in the field.

Bubbles and the hot tub are always a hit too.