Bob at Sanibel and beyond!

Friday 8/27
The day Bob was at Sanibel was the sunniest!  So he enjoyed some R and R on the beach and went on a bike ride with Michael for his 12th birthday.  The rest of us continued to hoard shells, swim and stay under the beach umbrella.

Saturday 8/28
Leaving beautiful clean Florida was hard, but leaving without Charlie was the pits.  We hope to visit sometime soon.  Our goal:....to get to Southern Georgia by nightfall for some tent camping.  The camp was on swamp territory with lots of grass and tall trees.  Tall pontoon boats whizzed past into the evening while we settled in for the night. 

Sunday 8/29
The next day we headed to Mass at a very small church further West and then on through 3 more states that day  Alabama(Montgomery, Burmingham), Mississippi (birthplace of Elvis), Tennessee (Memphis- death place of Elvis)  The highlight of the day was the park like setting around the house Elvis was born in and a tribute to his first 13 years in the very NE corner of Miss.  Graceland on the other hand was hidden by a wall in a very nasty part of Memphis.....we passed on a visit there.  In fact I could not wait to get out of Memphis.....
I was happy to fill my stomach at a familiar Cracker Barrel and stay at a really nice hotel!

Monday 8/30
Journeyed into Arkansas to see our dear friends the Dobrys who abandoned Arizona years ago in seach of some good catholic schools.  Very sad to have them so far away.  My kids will never forget their generous offer of CANDY......a big bag for each from their own candy store at the mall!  They were SO excited!  So blessed to have such good friends!  They smacked on candy all the next day.  On to Oklahoma next....