Weather in Chicago delayed that plane from taking off for Des Moines so I sat in the DM airport for 2 extra hours waiting for it. We finally left after 1:00 which had me very worried since my connecting flight in Chicago heading for Phoenix was to start boarding at 12:40! I obviously was not making that flight!
Well, thanks to all the weather, that plane was still waiting to take off in Chicago so I ran to the gate and was able to catch it. I have come to the conclusion that I really, truly hate flying.
Then to make matters worse, I had originally checked through security in DM with flying colors but then realized I had left my cell phone in the restroom down below. Had to go back out of the secured area and dash down to pray my phone was still there (it was) then I headed through security again. Well, I obviously was red flag terrorist suspicion for going through security twice so my bags were looked at and I was pulled out of line for the more thorough once over in their little TSA waiting area. I should have left the damned phone in the john! Anyway, I made it back...
I had a great time in Iowa with Mark and the weather was just beautiful. Spent many hours outdoors in the flower beds and mowing. Sunday evening Dan and Katie invited us up for some of Dan's smoked beef brisket and pork sandwiches. It was all delicious. All the kids were there, Kevin and Julie, Grandpa Earl and Dan's dad Don and his wife. It was a fun time and I was so glad to see Katie, John, Lee and Sarah!
I was also very happy to see Drew and Kayley this morning! They didn't get up very early as they had a long day at the airport, too. The family had a Thiel reunion in San Antonio so they were pooped this morning! We have had a good time today and I think they were glad to be home to their "stuff". :-)
This is a clip of video that I actually shot last week but never got it online. Also some pictures of the kids and of my week-end in Iowa. I apologize for the blurry pics of John and Lee...not sure what setting I had the camera on for those!
