New in November

We headed to Trina's on Nov. 2nd

but stopped in Sioux City to explore

some museums that Tom thought

we would like.

Found this cool hearse in the Air Museum,

A lot of planes and old cars, and a history of the

plane crash in 1989 at the Sioux City Airport.

From the planes to the train museum, 

which had a whole building full of engines,

and a special exhibit about riding the rails

during the Holocaust with stories by Sioux City 

residents who were survivors.

Then we drove up to the shrine at Trinity Heights

where we found the sculpture of Mary,

the replica of the Lourdes grotto, stations of the cross,

and statues of many of the saints,

We tried a selfie with Jesus in the background,

and went inside the building to view "The Last Supper"

carvings by a local resident over a period of seven years.

He had his friends dress up and sit or stand in position 

for a photograph, then carved the figures by hand.

On Sunday, the 5th, Jett and Caiden were confirmed

at St. Joseph's Church. Ari came home to be

Caiden's sponsor. Tom's sister Barb was Jett's. 

Caiden and Jett with Grampa and Gramma.

Thanksmas #28 at the Funnyfarm

Standing: Denise, Blaine, Bob, Jerry, Bill Clinton behind Jerry,

Kathy, Aaron, Steve, Jill, and Doug. 

Middle: Parker, Barb, Ana, Diane, and Brad

Front: Kimber, Elliot, Maureen with baby Danielle,

Haylee, and Andrea

After the fun gift exchange, and exchange,

and exchange, we had dessert! :-)

On the way to Jimmy's on the 25th, we stopped

to see this historical building in Ruso, ND. Don't

know whether it was a bank or a church, but we

did learn that Ruso was named by the residents

who came from South Russia (SO RU...RUSO).

Kelly's birthday is the 27th, but we 

celebrated at her parents' home on the 25th.

Matthew's Confirmation was on the  26th.

His confirmation name is Michael. He is

trying to look holy here. :-)

Family photo before the brunch provided by the church.
Mary Kate 3, Grace 13, Jimmy, Kelly, George 1,

Luke 8, Matthew 14, and Andrew 17.

We watched Claire's orchestra concert

on You Tube...She plays the violin

(just like Thomas Jefferson and Gramma Diane) :-)

Celebrated our 53rd Anniversary 

on the 30th at The Ranch in Devils Lake.