Have a EGG-stra Special Easter

Our Mansfield Thiots
Brooklyn woke up Tuesday morning not feeling quite right.  She thought she was good to go to school and off she went.  The school called at lunch time and Ricky took her breathing machine to school for a treatment.  It didn't get her oxygen levels up high enough and Ricky took her home.  All afternoon she didn't feel much better and so he took her to Instacare.  Just like in January, they couldn't get her levels high enough and sent her to Cooks Children's hospital.  Once again she was admitted and spent a long night and all the next day there.  They let her come home at about 6:00 pm and we are so grateful that she is doing better.  Both Harper and Addison had a sick day on wednesday too.  They were both running fevers and had tummy troubles.  I was grateful I could be there with them while Ricky and Becky were with Brooklyn.  They have changed Brooklyn's treatment schedule and hopefully, it will be better at keeping that sweet little gal feeling better.  Brooklyn's Birthday fish who she named Sir Fish Alot, passed away this week.  We will miss that pretty red fish.

Our Charlottesville Granges
Oscar celebrated turning one by going to his One Year Old check up the day after his birthday.  They gave him four immunizations which have left him feeling crummy for the rest of the week.  He also had two new teeth come in this week which doesn't help in feeling well either.  He has had lots of time on his mommy's lap which he has helped.  I hope he wakes up today feeling better.  The Granges took a day trip to see the beautiful Cherry Blossems in Washington DC.  They've been teaching Penny and Max about how Japan gave Washington DC those beautiful trees many years ago and they all loved seeing them.  Today for Easter Sunday they are having Aunt Linda and Cousin Drew as well as their good friend Gerry join them.  What fun!

Our Carmichael Thiots

 What a lot of fun Charlie's family have had this week of Spring Break.  They arrived Monday afternoon and the fun hasn't stopped yet.  Tuesday they woke up to a beautiful snow storm which made it mighty fun to play and slide down grandpa greats hill.  They built a snowman and had such fun getting climatized to go skiing later that afternoon with Graypa.  It was Callum's first time on the slops and he took to it naturally.  Keelie has been one other time and was an instant skier.  They loved riding the ski lift and had such a fun time.  Graypa said it was so fun riding the bus up to Brighton and skiing on the fresh powder.  It was a very fun and memorable afternoon and evening.  Wednesday, they jumped on the train and went downtown to the newly renovated Church History Museum.  Callum and Keelie both were privileged to put on a special glove and get to touch the statue of Angel Moroni.  They loved all the displays but that was extra special. That evening they went to Lehi to spend time with Jamie and Emily and their family.  They loved getting to meet Oliver and Molly and Keelie had a wonderful time catching up. Thursday afternoon after spending some special time with Grandpa Great, they headed south/west to Los Angeles for the next part of Spring Break.  Pierce met them with open arms and has hosted a very fun weekend for them.  They had surfing lessons on Friday and loved spending the day at the beach.  Saturday, they made reservations to attend the Amazing Science Museum down town, and road the train to get there.  Callum, loves trains and has loved two train rides this week.  They were able to spend the day there and even saw the SPACE SHUTTLE.  Oh my goodness, I don't think there is anything they could have seen that would have been a better thrill for ALL of them.  They went home for S'mores in Pierce's fire pit.  YUMMY!

Our L.A. Thiots
While Pierce is hosting Charlie's family at his house, Stacy and Adelaide are in Texas.  They have enjoyed having Oma and Opa time at Stacy's parents.  We loved getting to see them last weekend.  That sweet little Lady is so dear to me.  It was wonderful.  Lady and I planted some Easter Grass and she has enjoyed watering it and watching it grow this week.  I have loved watching mine grow too and it was fun to see Brooklyn, Addison and Harper's Easter grass growing well too.  Stacy leaves to go home on Monday, I'm sure Pierce will be happy to have her home.  When Stacy planned her trip, she thought Pierce's travel would be while she was gone, but that didn't happen.  Oh well, I'm so glad Stacy and Adelaide got to come anyway.  You two sure bring that California Sunshine with you when you come.

Our Dallas Thiots
I had a funny encounter with our Dallas Thiots this week.  Kara's new bike needed an adjustment on her new birthday bike so it needed a trip to the bike shop.  Unfortunately, a small car doesn't really fit a bike, so Sky had asked to borrow my Tahoe which would easily hold a bike.  So here is what happened.  I arrived at the temple on Friday morning at 5:30 am.  Sometime between then and when I got off at 12:30, he came and borrowed my car, went home and got Kara's bike, took it to the bike shop, got the brakes adjusted and returned the bike back home and returned my car back to me. When I came out it was in a different parking place and Sky had left me a message of where he had left it.  I'm glad I could be a helper even though I didn't get to see either of you this week. It felt like a little connection.  They were invited to Kara's family for Easter today.  We will miss them but know we have to share.

We Plano Thiots
Dick left early Monday morning for a week in Salt Lake working.  It was a bonus to have Charlie, Callum and Keelie there too.  It made working away from home much better than usual.  He loved getting to see them and go skiing with them too.  I'm always glad when Friday night comes and I get to go pick up that good man at the airport and have him home.
We had a crazy thunder storm on Wednesday night.  It brought not only a beautiful lightening show and lots of booming thunder but a hail storm like I've never witnessed before.  Oh  my goodness, I've got three of those hail stones in my freezer.  We've had roofers stopping by and calling to come and inspect our roof for damage.  I think storms like that are great news for Roofers.  Nobody else, but them.  Rocky and I were a little nervous with home alone and we were sure glad that it was a quick storm and passed over fast.

On Thursday night,   my sweet niece Cierra gave birth to sweet Jack Riley.  He came three weeks early but is doing really well.  I loved that Lani and Grandpa Great were able to go visit him Friday night and sent me a picture.  What a beautiful little baby boy he is.  Lucy is quite smitten already and loved getting to have a sleep over with Aunt Lani. In our family since my mom is now in heaven, we have added four new baby boys with two more due to arrive this spring/summer.  She is trying hard to even out our girls and boys.  Eighteen girls to Nine Boys.  Way to go Mom!

Good Friday was extra meaningful serving in the Temple this week.  We were so very busy that it really kept us on our toes to meet the needs of so many who attended.  I wish it was like that every week.

I loved watching the Women's Broadcast of General Conference last night. I recorded it and I'm listening again while typing the Thiot Times right now.  Those talks about reaching outside of our selves to help others were so very very inspiring.  I know there is much more I could do and I want to try to listen to those promptings and act on them.

I hope you have had a nice week and that you will enjoy this beautiful Easter Sunday.  He is Risen!  and we can be too.  I love my Savior and I love you. SLY Robynn

Spring Break Again

Our Mansfield Thiots
Becky returned last night from her 10 day Hawaiian Getaway with her Grandma, Mom and Auntie.
I can't wait to hear all about it.  Ricky and the girls are so glad to have her home.  I couldn't be prouder of Ricky and  the great job he did of taking care of those sweet little girls and helping them have such a fun and memorable Spring break 2016.  I loved the time they were able to spend at my house.  One of the sweet things that happened that I don't ever want to forget was on the first night when I tucked them into bed and Addison was having a hard time falling asleep. She was missing her dad and especially her mom.  Brooklyn told her to remember what their mommy had told them before she left that even though she was not with them, she would always be close by and not to worry.  Brooklyn invited Addison to come and snuggle with her on her pillow.  I loved those sweet words from Brooklyn to Addison and was so impressed with the kindness and love those sisters have for each other.  We packed a lot of good times into our few days together while Ricky got some good work done.  Then they returned home for more good times. Welcome Home Becky!!!!!

Our Charlottesville Granges
It was Kindergarten Round-up at the Elementary Schools in Charlottesville this week.  Spring break is in April in there part of the country.  Penny couldn't be happier thinking about being a kindergarten girl.  School really agrees with miss Penny and she has done well.  She had a puppet show in school this week.  She made a Pig Puppet and did a wonderful job in the show.  Max and Oscar were thrilled to be invited to the puppet show and loved cheering for Penny's darling Pig Puppet.  Today is Oscar's #1 Birthday.  I LOVED getting to face time with him this morning and sing to him.  What a dear little boy he is.  He has been such  a good and sweet baby since the day he arrived.  We love you Oscar Henry Grange!

Our Carmichael Thiots
How very appropriate it was that Keelie's Play Performances were right as Spring Break began in Carmichael California.  The first was on Friday night and Charlie and Callum were there cheering her on and then she had a Matinee and evening performance on Saturday.  The play is School House Rocks and she did a super job.  She remembered her lines and knew all the words to the songs and had fun performing.  Charlie sent me a few video snips and I felt like I had been there too.  So very fun.  What a fun and talented Keelie we have.  Thanks Char for sharing those with us!  Have a great week of Spring Break!  They left home at 4:00 am on Monday heading for Salt lake City for a few days.  Dick is there working this week and loved meeting up with them at Deseret Book to let Keelie choose her scriptures and have her name put on them.  Dick loved getting to do that with her and then they took Aunt Lani and Grandpa Great to dinner at Hires Hamburgers and Root Beer after. It's become a fun tradition each time they go to Salt Lake. Yummy!

Our L.A. Thiots
Two of our LA Thiots are in Dallas.  They arrived on Tuesday and headed to Glen Rose, Texas with Stacy's sister and her mom and had a wonderful time camping with the dinosaurs there.  As you may have guessed,  Adelaide LOVED being there with her cousins and loved splashing in puddles and seeing the dinosaurs.  We were thrilled to have them come and meet us for dinner at Chuy's on Saturday night with Sky and Kara and Ricky and his girls.  It was good food and even better company.  Then they came home with us for a sleep over.  Adelaide remembers so much of her Christmas visit and wanted to have another bubble bath and tea party in the tub, play in the play house and take a ride down the slippery slide out back.  She loved seeing Rocky and we had fun planting easter grass.  She was so good to come to church and go to nursery all by herself.  She loved playing toys and did just great!  All to soon, it was time for them to go.  We love you Stacy and Adelaide! While Stacy has been away from home, she got an order for some bracelets that someone needed before Easter.  Stacy was able to face time with Pierce and give him the play by play of making bracelets and he was able to get them made and shipped out in time for Easter.  You two are a great team!

Our Dallas Thiots
Skyler planned a fun activity for me and Ricky's girls on Wednesday.  We took the train to town and he met us there and then took us on an adventure.  we went to Clyde Warren park and played games. bocce ball, bean bag toss and a fun rope game. Then he treated us all to Snow cones which hit the spot on a rather warm day.  It was fun to walk around town and take a quick trip to the Dallas Museum of Art and a walk on the old train tracks.  Sky, you know how to make everything so much fun.  We enjoyed lunch at the 7-11 and were all worn out when we climbed back on the train.  Thank you Uncle Sky!  The girls loved seeing Aunt Kara at dinner on Saturday. They all think she is quite wonderful.  Kara got some good news this week. She got her scores back from the teaching Certification exam she took a few weeks ago and she did GREAT!!! Congratulations!

We Plano Thiots
Dick was invited to be the Narrator for and Easter Fireside that was held on Sunday night.  He did a really good job and one young man told him his voice sounded like a General Authority's voice.  I agree, he sounded wonderful and he is glad it's over.  He had a lot of parts introducing the musical numbers and introducing our newly called stake president.  Well done Dick Thiot!
Dick left at 4:15 on Monday for his monthly trip to Salt Lake.  He was so excited that Charlie and his kiddos would be there the same time.  Even though he has to work, they are hoping to squeeze in some skiing time later this afternoon.  I hope it works.
I sure enjoyed spending time with Granddaughters this week.  We were able to sew skirts and they turned out really cute.  Tatia had found this darling flamingo fabric and now I'm glad to report that all six granddaughters are sporting Flamingo Skirts.  Some how having them matching makes me happy and makes me feel like we are together.
One night when I was giving kisses and hugs to Ricky's girls while they were here, I said to Brooklyn who I call Brookie Cookie,  Good Night Brookie Cookie, I love you and she turned to me and said, "Good Night Grammy Lambie, I love you too"  Oh my goodness, I LOVE being Grammy Lambie!  Thank you Brookie Cookie!

Spring Break March 14-17 2016

Monday

Meet Grammy at Bass Pro Shop after a fun day at Six Flags with our friends

Plant Easter Grass

Have Dinner At Panda Express  Yummy Orange Chicken and Fried Rice

Family Home Evening Go to the Library get Easter Books

Water Easter Grass a LOT

Bubble BathS

Read Mrs. Cottontail and the Golden Shoes

Tuesday

Play Outside on tricky bars

Go to Hobby Lobby to choose skirt fabric

Go Visit Sister Kennedy and help her get off the floor and sing Happy birthday

Duck Pond

Sewing Flamingo Skirt Project

Brooklyn made bandana for her Stella

Addison sewed jumper for her bear

Make Dinner for Arthurs Family: Spaghetti  Bread sticks Salad

Drive sitting on Graypa’s lap

Wednesday

Painting Easter Egg Project

Ride the train down town and have a city tour with Uncle Skyler

Read Easter books on the train

Play Games at the Park, walk through the Dallas Museum of Art,  Have a snow cone! YUMMY! Thanks SKY

Eat lunch together

Watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas twice

Go see Alvin & the Chipmunk Movie with Graypa

Go to Taco Bueno

Bubble BathS

Face Time with Callum & Uncle Charlie

Thursday

Eat Green Waffles and Bacon St. Patricks Day

Make Strawberry Jello 3 layers

Play Games  Marble race track, Train Tracks

Pack up to go home Brooklyn & Addison were awesome.

Dad came to pick you up

Stop for Milk Shakes at Sonic. YUMMY

Another Good Week

Our Mansfield Thiots
Ok, if you read last weeks Thiot Times, you will know that Becky is NOW in Hawaii.  It's almost like she got an extra week to be gone.  Ricky is so far doing great being Mr. Mom.  He had all three girls dressed for church with darling hairdos and on time today.  He fixed a delicious and nutritious Sunday dinner and when we talked to them a few minutes ago, everyone was happy and doing well.  Not as good as when Mom is home, but  very well.  Tomorrow, Ricky they are meeting some friends at Six Flags and then I will meet them when they are done and bring them home with me.  Let the fun begin!  Brooklyn spend some time in Sacrament Meeting jotting down a few activities she would like to do while they are here.  I can't wait to see her list. Saturday was the Mansfield Thiot's turn to clean the church to get ready for Sunday.  Ricky said his girls were really good helpers.  The chalk boards have never looked nicer and the hymn books were all where they belonged.  Good job girls!

Our Charlottesville Granges
Last Sunday after church, the Granges drove to Buena Vista, Virginia to pick up Cousin Drew at the Beautiful campus of Southern Virginia University where she is attending.  It's spring break and she was wishing for some time with her cousins.  Penny and Max and Oscar all 3 are thrilled when she comes to stay.  She is Fun with a capital F.  They turned their back deck into a beach and opened up the sand box, brought up the swimming pool and water table and it was such fun.  The weather was so pleasant and nice and everyone had a good time.  On another day, they set up an art station and everyone got to make an easter project.  Oh what cute easter eggs Penny and Max made and Cousin Drew painted a giant egg that is amazing.  On Wednesday afternoon, Aunt Linda arrived, she is Cousin Drew's mom, and she too, like Drew, knows how to have fun.  Everyone enjoyed the time with her and all too soon, Thursday afternoon came and they said goodbye.  Glad you could come!

Our Carmichael Thiots
Last Sunday evening, we had a fun face time visit with Charlie's family.  I love Face Time, it's so fun to get to see your little grandchildren face to face and catch up on their busy weeks.  It had been stormy last weekend and so they had some limbs and branches down and had been doing a bit of a clean up.  They are good workers just like their dad.  Last weekend Keelie mentioned that she was going to have a photo shoot on Saturday and she was going to wear her It's great to be 8 baptismal dress.  Now the only problem was that she hadn't found it yet.  She mentioned that her friend Sophie had found a darling one at target.  I started searching to see if I could help and of course the one she was wishing for was sold out of size 8.  ugggg.  Oh well, we found something even better and I added some cute sleeves and took it to the post office and she received it just in time.  She said it fit just right and she liked it.  Hooray! Callum has had a good week and was glad he had his puffy coat on today as the weather in Sacramento has cooled off again.

Our L.A. Thiots
Do you remember a month or so ago when Stacy asked if I could make a tent for Adelaides crib? She has really enjoyed her tent and Pierce told me something fun this week.  Adelaide still has a binky, just like her daddy did when he was young, well, they've been trying to encourage her to only use it at night time and to keep it in her crib during the day.  Well Pierce said that sometimes she asks to go in her crib tent and watch a show or just play with her babies.  Then she can enjoy her binky for a little bit.  I LOVED it.  Pierce has some travel time for work coming up later this week and Stacy and Adelaide are coming to DALLAS!  Yippee!  They will stay at Stacy's mom's but I'm hoping we will get to see them some too.  Adelaide wanted to make sure I still had the slide and play house that she enjoyed at Christmas and her daddy's train set too.  I can't wait to see you Lady!

Our Dallas Thiots
What a fun week Skyler has had spoiling Kara for her birthday this week.  He wanted to surprise her with a bike and took her shopping a few times looking for just the right one.  They didn't ever find that very one but Sky found one on line and ordered it.  It wasn't going to be delivered until the day after her birthday so he wanted to do something special for her day.  He got her a little tiny miniature hamster.  What a fun little friend.  I hope Branson the cat keeps his distance.  On Saturday Kara had the funnest birthday party.  It was a baking show party where everyone was given similar ingredients and they got to make something to eat with it.  I hear it turned out really fun and the nicest part was her mom hosted it at her house in her lovely remodeled kitchen.  Plenty of space for lots of fun.  Happy Birthday Kara! We loved getting to have dinner with them on her birthday eve at El Fenix,  yummy.

We Plano Thiots
We have had a wet, rainy week in Texas.  I'm not sure how this little black cloud settled on top of us and wasn't moving.  It rained and rained and our grass is now looking like spring, pretty and green. The Pear trees are all looking like popcorn trees and it just couldn't be prettier.  Spring is here for sure.

This afternoon we were invited to attend the sacrament meeting for Sister Jordan who just returned home from the Wichita Kansas Mission.  She was our very own Sister Carissa Birks' second companion.  They served in Lamar Colorado together for a transfer.  I remember seeing Sister Jordan's photo on the wall in the Stake Presidents office and putting the two of them together made me smile.  Sister Jordan's grandparents serve in the temple with me on Friday mornings.  I loved sharing that special connection with them.   She gave a great talk and I'm glad we could be there to hear her.  It was fun to see many of our friends in the 9th ward who we don't get to see very often. What a lovely afternoon it was.
Dick finally went to the doctor this week and has some medicine.  He is still coughing and coughing but tells me he is feeling a bit better.  Next Sunday he has been invited to narrate an Easter Fireside. I'm crossing my fingers and praying that the cough is gone by then so he can do a nice job.
I hope you have had a nice week and an even better one in the works.  SLY Robynn

It's SPRING Time in Texas

Our Mansfield Thiots
With the close of School on Friday, Spring Break began.  What a fun week this is going to be.  Becky was invited to take a Girls Getaway trip with her Grandma and her Mom to Hawaii.  Ricky offered to tend the girls, but he has a busy couple of days at work on Monday and Tuesday so I get to have them.  I can hardly wait.  It always liven's up our house to have those three darling little girls here. Rocky is even getting excited.  I'm hoping the rain holds off for a bit of that time so we can enjoy the pretty spring time outdoors.  If not, we will find fun things to do inside.  Have a WONDERFUL getaway Becky!  OOPS, DISCLAIMER,  I'm a week ahead of schedule,  Sorry, Girls, one more week of school and I bet you are relieved Becky, one more week to prepare to leave Ricky in charge.  Sorry!

Our Charlottesville Granges
After two weeks in a row of hosting the Babysitting Coop or the Kids Club, Tatia and Jake were able to drop off their littles and enjoy a night in the Out Back.  Ok, just a meal at the Outback but it was nice to get to catch up.  Jake had been away for the week at a Conference in Seattle and then he was able to squeeze in some time with his Washington Family.  His Grandma was so thrilled that he was coming and he loved getting to see her and many of his aunts and uncles and cousins and friends.  It's amazing what you can fit into a few days.  I was blessed to get to be in Charlottesville while Jake was away to add an extra set of hands.  It was so fun to be there and now I more fully understand why Tatia goes to bed exhausted each night.  We packed a lot of projects and snuggling into our seven days together.

Our Carmichael Thiots
It has been raining like crazy in Sacramento this week. Keelie and Callum had fun jumping on the trampoline in the rain on Saturday and getting soaking wet in their clothes than changing into their swim suits. A warm bath warmed them right up afterwards. Keelie had a 4 hour long play practice for her play that is in two weeks. She is having fun singing all the songs on the drives there and back and sharing what she is practicing.

Our L.A. Thiots
The iPad buzzed yesterday afternoon and it was Adelaide and Stacy calling from Big Bear National Park.  Lady was playing in the SNOW.  I didn't know they had gone out of town and so what a shock to see snow in Los Angeles.  Pierce has a co worker with a cabin there and they were invited to come for the weekend.  Pierce was able to go snow boarding and Stacy and Lady got some playing in the snow time.  Being from LA, Lady doesn't have a lot of warm clothing so she made do with her rain boots and some cotton gloves.  She did not seem to be complaining a drop but LOVING touching the frozen icy snow.  I could almost imagine her singing the songs from Frozen at the top of her lungs, Let it Go, Let it Snow.....Have fun you three!

Our Dallas Thiots
Dick and Skyler have had a few fun encounters this week.  Let me see if I can remember.  Last Sunday night, the Oscars were on and Sky and Kara had invited another couple to come and watch them with them.  Turns out the Dallas area had blocked that channel some how so they called Dick to see if he would let them come to our house for the Watch Party.  Dick enjoyed having them here.  Then on Tuesday they met for lunch and talked about Sky's washer that was not working and needed a part costing 400 dollars to replace.  YIKES!  Ricky and Becky had been gifted a washer and dryer from our dear friends, and so they re gifted it to Sky and Kara.  So on Wednesday  before Dick picked me up at the airport, he and Sky made the trip in the Big Red Truck to Mansfield and picked up said appliances, played with two darling granddaughters while Becky and Brooklyn were at Activity Days, and then took them to Dallas, unloaded them and hooked them up they are back in business. Horray!  Then on Saturday Dick went with Sky and Kara to test drive some bikes.  Sky's been wishing that Kara would get a bike to ride around town with him.  It's Kara's birthday this coming week.  I'll keep you posted.

We Plano Thiots
Dick did a great job holding down the fort while I was away.  He is still not feeling good, but each day hopes he is going to be better.  He promised if he isn't better by Tuesday, he will call the doctor. He has a day trip on Monday to Kansas City for an installation.  He said if it all goes well, he will be home before dinner. If it doesn't, he is taking an overnight bag just in case. We all know that computers have a mind of their own and I am hoping that all goes according to plan, a quick trip is a good trip.
Before I went to Charlottesville, Miss Penny and I had a visit on the phone about what she would like to do when I came. Play Dress ups, Eat Lunch at Canes Chicken Chicken Dinner, Have McDonalds Happy Meals Pony’s and Robots, Go to Ducks Donuts, Play at the Mall Playground, ride the merry go round, Play at the Park, Go to the Children’s Museum, Sew a skirt with Penny, Have a sleep over Read the Princess Wears Black #3, Go to the Library, Eat Muddy Buddys and watch a show, Play with Noise makers, Make strawberry jam, Have a Gerry Date, take a trip to the big city, Richmond, Virginia.  We even added a few more things to the list like Paint Tatia's kitchen chairs, Re fresh Tatia's bedroom with some new pillows and drapes, and every day we loved checking our list and making plans for the next day.  Maybe one of my favorite things was getting to have a "Penny Date" and a "Maxwell Date".  Penny and I decided to go have a manicure.  My nails were a mess and needed some TLC and Penny was wishing for Pink Sparkly nails.  Oh what fun that was.  She was so good to sit so still and hers turned out very pink and very sparkly just like she had wished for. Mine turned out very short and even for a change.  They are starting to grow a bit now.  

Max and I voted on a Bowling date for his date.  What a ball to bowl with a two year old.  I always thought I was kind of a good bowler, but boy, was I out of practice,  Max was great from the start.  It was senior bowling league the morning we went and it was so fun to be there with so many silver headed bowlers.  We both had a great time and I don't think I will ever forget it.  Next time, I hope Oscar is old enough for a Grammy date.  I will be looking forward to that date too.  

When I got to the airport, I realized I had left my phone in Tatia's apron pocket.  It's been a little different to be without it but Tatia sent it and it should arrive on Tuesday.  Then I will have some photos to include on this post.  

I hope your last couple of weeks went well and that you are enjoying some spring time weather like we are in Texas.  The popcorn trees are prettier than I remember them being.  So pretty.  Dick promised me that we could take a drive later this month when the blue bonnets start blooming to the Hill Country where they look their very best.  I can't wait!  SLY Robynn