Visitors

We were really happy to have Jarod's dad stay with us for a little over a week. He came to help out at Jarod's work during ROT Rally. Last year he came while the kids and I were in California, and Jarod and Steve had a great guys' week. We were happy to be here this time so the kids could have some time with their Papa Steve. Carly was so excited about his visit, she'd call everyone weeks before he came, and tell them what Papa Steve needed to bring with him when he came. Navarre and Catherine drove down from Dallas the first night Papa Steve was with us, and we all went to church the next day. It was great to have them down. It's a rare thing to have Jarod's family so close. Catherine humored Carly by doing her hair. She just loved the attention Catherine doted on her. On Monday Jarod and Steve went on a ride with some of Jarod's friends. They rode out and had some good BBQ at Cooper's in Llano, stopped in Marble Falls to check out a classic car shop, and ate pie at the Bluebonnet Cafe. They all came back safe, and very tan. After their ride they played slot cars with the kids. The rest of the week Steve was subjected to hot manual labor to help prepare for the rally. He was a huge help to Jarod. I was able to go to work with Jarod and Steve on Saturday to help out in motor clothes and type in credit applications. It was fun to see all the different people that travel from all over for the rally. I have a greater appreciation for what Jarod deals with at work, also. It was a great experience.