Gerst Family Christmas 2009

McAnamosa

Today McDonalds opened in Anamosa near the site of the "old walmart" at the intersection of Highways 151 & 64 east of Anamosa. The public showed up in droves for the $1.00 Quarterpounder with Cheese and of course the famous french fries!

Nothing like a pitstop while shopping!

There are just some things that make you feel festive...and isn't the homemade cinnamon roll just one such thing?

Where has the time gone...over to facebook

I, like millions of other internet users are finding that facebook sucks up our computing time leaving blogger out in the dark. facebook has become command central for a lot of people with busy lives. You can socialize at your leisure or convenience. And while at facebook.com you can play games, take quizes, look at cool pictures....It is the WalMart of CyberSociety...One stop computing. I love it. I depend on it. So, my dearest blogger, good bye my lover.

Mike, I hear you!

Kevin

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Andrew's Celebrity Look-a-Likes

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Relay for Life 2009

Sunset

Split Mountain Park California

There is just something about California and in particular the desert that speaks to the soul in an inexplicable but totally understandable language of scent and heat and wind........

Desert days

This is a garden center across from the mall at Borrego Springs. It was such a beautiful day just to be outside. The desert flowers where in bloom and the air was filled with wisps of fragrances and as the day warmed they grew stronger.

Chevy takes you where you want to go.

Thanks to Lake Chevrolet our truck is ready to go where we want to take it.

Centered in Lake Elsinore, servicing the Inland Empire.

Lake Chevrolet

Never More than a Click Away
http://www.lakechevrolet.com/

We got about five inches of snow last night...our son laughed like a loon because they didn't get anything and it is a nice day there. :D
So I look at these pictures from a week ago and remember the desert heat and the smell of blooms in the air. mmm....I can't wait for spring to come here in the heartland.

California views

Thanks Lake Chevrolet

Lake Chevrolet, the Premiere Auto Center of the Inland Empire.

Las Vegas

Without Words

Sometimes you just want to look at something pretty........

Hawk

Today a hawk was sitting in our pine tree. He looked so huge...his eyes scanning around in lightening speed. As they came to rest on me, on the other side of the glass, he froze...all sound was sucked from the world...no breath, no blink...just sizing up the situation and then in his keen eyes shone curiosity....and then the spell was broken and he flew to the heavens.....sometimes it is just worth looking out the window.

Here's Leela

Scott's newest addition to the family, Leela, a miniature pincher...boy is she cute!

Blizzard

A True Edwardian

MUCHA
Moon and Stars


Uncle Bill turned 100 years old today, January 3rd, 2009. Always the dapper gentleman, Uncle Bill was in wonderful spirits today. There was a party for him at the Care Center where he lives. His friend played 'Happy Birthday' on his harmonica and we all sang along. I asked him what he thought about being one hundred and he said, "It is a funny life."
When I was growing up, Uncle Bill had already lived through many adventures and was retiring from the feed business. He and Aunt Mildred lived just a few short blocks from us and cousin Liz and I would often go and 'visit'. I remember the big wooden airplane propeller that stood behind the front door. A reminder of Bill's flying days, and sparks for a child's imagination. It was always a wonderful place to visit. Uncle Bill is right, life is funny. Happy Birthday, Uncle Bill! Thanks for being an unforgettable character in our lives!