Iowa Friends

After a long fight and a two and half hour drive...our friend, Lee made it to San Diego. Rob and I were so excited to hear Lee planned a trip out to California. The only difference this time was that Lee had a surprise...he was bringing along his beautiful new fiancee, Alissa. So this week we had the pleasure of seeing Lee in what was about a year and meeting his new wife to be. By the way...Alissa is great and we love her already! Rob and I were able to take them to Old Town San Diego for a Mexican dinner, then over to Sunset Cliffs. One of my favorite places for a sunset, but I was a bit sad because the clouds rolled in and there went the anticipated sunset. Bummer, but it was still very gorgeous. After leaving there, we took the two new engaged couple on quick drive through San Diego's Down Town and over the Coronado Bridge. Rob and I have learned that on a clear night you can see a the heart of San Diego. Very amazing view. I'm really glad that we were able to spend some time with Lee this week and meet his new wife to be. Congratulations Lee and Alissa. We'll be seeing you soon...this time in Iowa.

Camp Able

The alligator is my friend…He can be your friend too! I rather see him in the bay then see him in a canoe… Yes, yes…you’re wondering what the heck does that mean. The alligator can be my friend? Well, that was one of many songs that I learned to sing at camp this summer. Many of you know that I was working at Camp Able and it was my first year ever! I did it and loved it. This camp is designed and setup to allow kids and adults with special needs to experience the joys of spending a day, week or more at the beach. Some campers were there for a long as a month. Of course, they went home at 3:00pm but returned the next day at 9:00am ready to do swim and sail all over again. As a counselor, I was able to help campers choose activities ranging from bay hikes, bay swimming, canoeing, sailing and wild side swimming and that’s to say the least. And an added bonus, I was able to meet some very inspiring, passionate, caring people. Everyone who was able to come out to camp this year whether they worked or volunteered became a critical element to our team effort. Thanks to all the counselors for being such amazing teachers and examples of what camp looks like. Thank you to all the volunteers for all your commitment to help where we needed it most. And thank you to the supervisors who gave direction and leadership that made camp possible. We couldn't have done it with out the love, excitement and energy that everyone brought to camp. So if you want to find Camp Able next year, don’t look far… just look toward Coronado at the Silver Stand Beach. We’ll probably be singing…”Have fun in the sun, for everyone, that’s the way it is…”