Trip To Omaha

Right after Mom was here and Bill got back from his hunting trip, we headed to Omaha, NE for the funeral of our brother-in-law Dave's mother.  She had been battling broken bones every year for 13 years and lately infections too.  Her message to me - one who doesn't like milk - was "take your calcium".  I'm hoping all that DQ ice cream we ate growing up helped!   Jo and Dave's dad were active in their church so the church was full and her service was very nice.  She will be missed by many. 

Bills' brother, Jim, was at the funeral too.  Peggy was unable to go as she was on a bus trip to Hershey, PA, New York City, Niagara Falls and a few other places.  

Here are some pictures of windmills we saw on the way down and a shot of the Loess Hills.  There is a big wind farm about eight miles south of our house too.  Makes sense since Iowa can be pretty windy.  We enjoy the summers when we don't have much wind.  

Loess Hills

Uncle Bill and niece, Taylor

Uncle Bill and niece, Ryanne (LOVE her outfit!)

Uncle Bill with the twins (blurry)