Family Time in Idaho

My older brother, Larry, lives in Naples, Italy.  He has been very good about visiting his stateside family about every two years. 

Larry's favorite hobby is taking pictures.

This year Larry took our Mom on a tour of Yosemite National Park in California, and then spent the following week with her back in Idaho. 

Rusty and I took two days to drive to Idaho. We saw the NE sumac in full color as we drove along I-80.  It seemed as though every field between hear and Kearney was being harvested.  On the second day we saw even more amazing colors in the mountains just south of Provo, Utah.

We had a fabulous time with all of my family in Twin Falls, ID.  We went to a performance at the local jr. college, went on a nice bike ride, played some golf, attended an art-in-the-park show, and ate and ate and ate! 

One night, Dar made fried chicken, just the way Helen (Tom's Mom) used to make it.

Chicken is ready, now it's time to make the gravy.

I've lost my camera, so in the interim, I'm relying on a few pics taken with my iPad.

Mom, Larry and Darlene

It was especially great to see my Mom doing so well.  Doesn't she look fabulous?!  It is a blessing for all of us that she takes such good care of herself.

Rusty enjoys a pre-dinner cigar and drink.

Tom made drinks and grilled the NE steaks to perfection!

Dar, Larry, Tom, Rusty, Mom

It was a beautiful evening in the sunny, arid climate of Idaho desert.  It's precious time for me to be with my family.