Phyllis & Bob

Cousin Phyllis and husband Bob Hunwardsen were here with us in WI for a visit the past few days. This might be the longest period of time we have ever spent together, and we all had a wonderful, happy time. Lots of laughing was the order of each day. Way too much food was eaten, of course. Phyllis prepared two meals on Tuesday (excellent chicken soup and Hawaiian ham--she also brought along cookies and three kinds of bread, that she had baked). Kathie fixed some of her terrific meatloaf and spaghetti. The night they arrived, we all stayed up late putting together a 500 piece picture puzzle--just couldn't stop until that last piece was found. Phyllis had the pleasure of inserting that last one. There were walks in the woods, and we played lots of games, too. Phyllis and Bob taught us how to play 500, and we taught them Perudo (the "liar's dice" game). A trip into Hayward gave us a chance to visit some antique shops, to lose a little money at the casino, and, of course, to visit the bakery--after all, we needed more to eat. On Wednesday, we tried our hand at fishing, though with little luck. A few strikes and one perch landed, but nothing more. Nevertheless it was fun, because the fall colors here are so dramatic right now, and the cool crisp Fall air and scenery made it all worthwhile. We were sorry to see them leave yesterday morning, but maybe there can be another visit here next summer, and in the meantime, we can visit each other at home in IA!!