I O Was A long ways away.

Here is the team (Mom and Babe). Now you know where she gets her hair color and her good looks.Yup, we were so glad to get there and hold that baby.

Can't get enough of that babe.

We ventured out to Winterset about 15 miles away, where the bridges of Madison county are. They have five prominent ones including the famous one in the movie. The colors were gourgeous this time of year and we were so amazed at all the trees. They had miles and miles of corn and soybeans. We saw miles of windmills and one thing we never saw were sprinklers or irrigation ditches. They get so much rain they don't ever have to water.

John Wayne's house where he grew up is in Winterset.

Jill was amazing at getting around and finding fun things to do. They were good travel companions. Thanks for the memories.

Caitlyn Mei

Isn't she an absolute doll?

October 3, 2009, 7 lbs 14 oz

She is just the most pleasant, contended baby and never gets too excited about anything. It's a good thing cause getting her here was not the eastiest thing for her Mom. So many complications and not so fun times. Hopefully there are no more tough ones, and having this sweet thing can heal many hurts.

We got to travel to Iowa to hold this little one and love her.

Grandpa liked to take naps when Caitlyn did. We miss you little one and can't wait for Christmas. What a beautiful new little family. Get better Rach.

The winner is

BHS homecoming queen for Jr. class is-Megan (and Troy). BHS also won the football game. It was a cold night for football.