December 21, 2009

We are in the Dallas/Fort Worth area near Roanoke, Texas visiting with Mike and Tammy. It is a little cooler here than in Florida but we are doing fine and keeping warm. We’ve had some days in the mid sixties and nights in the upper twenties. It is supposed to be cold with no snow for Christmas. The forecast is warm with rain for Wednesday’s wedding. I think almost everything is ready. The “Best Man” flew in from Florida this morning and Tammy’s friends from Tennessee arrived by car and motorcycle today for the joyous occasion. Mike and Tammy have only two more days of nervousness and anticipation.

We have been here just over a week and Mike and Tammy are keeping us busy. We been to the Galleria Mall and watched the skaters glide around the magnificent five-story tall Christmas tree. Visited the Rose Chapel where they will get married. Stopped in the South Lake area to see some great light displays. And shopped many stores to find the last things needed for the wedding.

The Galleria Mall Christmas tree.

Even while entertaining us they still handled arrangements for the wedding.

Skaters at the Galleria Mall.

Lights at a South Lake shopping area.

A few days ago we went shopping with Mike for the perfect Christmas tree for their apartment. After looking at a few Mike found a tree he thought Tammy would love. He was right.

They invited us over for pizza and let us help decorate their tree.

Tammy had lots of wonderful decorations and as you can see the tree is beautiful.