Tucson Rendezvous

This blog post should have been written last weekend but my brain was apparently in relax mode until the middle of this past week (and I'm still late). At any rate, the annual Diehl Reunion in Tucson was a fantastic get-together, as usual. The one grandchild in the group helped make the time just that much more enjoyable. 

Ryder is such a cuddly sweetie and has learned to pose perfectly because his daddy takes so many pix of him (for which we are grateful, Todd).

The family’s propensity to “pig out” was no different this year and we enjoyed eating all the yummy offerings whether they were from Diehl or Tucson relatives. Here’s a sample of one of Brenda’s spreads.

The house’s caretaker took Dean’s hint and found a pool table which he refurbished. Did a fine job and the table was enjoyed by several. (picture) However, I didn’t see any games of“Farmer Pool” this year. What happened, Wendi and Jeff?

The swimming pool also got daily usage although  I can tell you personally that 72 degree water does not comfortable make! It's a toss-up on the best way to acclimate oneself to a less than tepid temperature in a swimming pool—sudden immersion of the entire body or immersion by degrees. The shrieks of shock are approximately the same amount of decibels.At any rate, the male “children” had a good time as evidenced by the human cannonball aka Todd. 

The group enjoyed shopping trips of various sorts and Dean and Brian made a trip to Mt.Lemmon where Brian got some gorgeous shots of scenery. It was wonderful to see Aunt Dorothy, Uncle J, Brenda, Rick, Andrew and Emily as well as visiting again with Dorothy’s friend, Debra Ann.

All things in this life do come to an end, whether good or bad and happily, every one arrived back home safely. Dean and I had special reason to give thanks for a safe trip as a large sandstorm came through on I- 10 about 20 minutes ahead of us causing a 19 vehicle pileup extending to both sides of the freeway, killing 3 people and severely injuring several others.   

Here’s an aerial picture taken by Brian about an hour later as he flew from Tucson to Phoenix and as the storm churned on. Thank You, Lord for our guardian angels.