to begin...

jodi and i (nicole) decided that mom (and dad too) need to blog. they are involved in such a wide variety of things...that we find interesting. and yet, they are difficult people to stay caught up with. hence, the blog. we think they should do this. they are not quite in agreement. just this month - they've gone on a pioneer trek, gone on a cruise to the mexican riviera, sold stuff on ebay, made delicious food, had another grandson, played with their other grandchildren, gone beach camping, and more...