Anxious for the U of M football season to begin with our new coach, Brady Hoke.

While we were out and about we seen a guy with a Detroit Tigers shirt. Ask him if he was from Michgian. He said yes, Lansing. Where were we from, said Ann Arbor. He mentioned something about football. Bob told him we got a new coach, he said we really liked the coach you had and were disappointed when he got fired. I said "I bet you were".

We went to Casa Grande Ruins National Monument. Pictures to follow after to follow. These were the Hohokam community. Some indian tribes are decendence of this community. Still trying to sort out some of the information, but the tour person said it goes back to 300 (common Era) and disbanding around 1400.

We were never into ruins, but it was interesting.

This has a cover over the top to help preserve the ruins.

I really like catcus plants. Even though this is two catcus plants, they are big.

We are enjoying the weather here in Arizona. Again in the low 60's. Tonight we talked to my cousin in Atlanta. They are socked in with snow, snow, snow, and ice. They have even closed route 75 too. By the map it looks like Michigan will escape the snowy weather again.

Real good news tonight from Home. Jessica Mason (Laura's daughter) has made the girls 8th grade basketball team at Lincoln. She has been playing organized basketball since she was young. We are very proud of her. Good job Jessica!!!! Also, Barbara Jean (Sheri's daughter) is a 8th grade cheerleader and she will be cheering for the girls basketball too.