The Sandhills Summary

It was a short trip to the sandhills but a great time. I had to edit out some of the notes taken by Suz, but felt her email to us explained the trip well.

Suz wrote:

I believe about this time last week-end we were exercising in the truck with Nick if my memory serves me correctly...what a wonderful time we had!

Here's my notes from our visit:

The Corner Bar in Valentine has a questionable reputation but the people were really nice to us.

Slim has a calf named Jethro, a duck named Brownie and a dog that has to be tied up...darn!

Slim demonstrated why he got those great ribbons on his speeches - Abraham Lincoln and Barbwire. I am so proud of him!

Nick knows ranching! He knows how to do his job and he is appreciated by his bosses. We are not sure how he keeps it all straight and without any notes!

Angel is Angie's best friend and we quickly understood why. We left feeling we have known Angel all our lives. She is a terrific best friend and we are so glad she is there for Angie!

Angel's cucumber salad is excellent - a few cucumbers, onion, chives, philly cream cheese and garlic salt.

Angel had the fire a few years ago and got us all to think about safety and what are safety plan is and where are shoes, coats, flash lights, etc. should be hidden in case of a fire.

We did not get to meet Sally Jo who was busy potty training her 2 month old baby girl.

We had prune cake from Ree Drummond's Pioneer Women cookbook and it was excellent!

Janette spilled the beans on Dave's barbeque secret...it can be found at HyVee and is called Kyle's Sugar Rub and oh...it is at the meat counter.

Someone didn't understand why Nick couldn't light the grill.

We all understood a "no thank you" bite.

Angie's prayer on our final day came from her daily devotional book - Living Faith.

What a great week-end and just the right amount of time!

And then Theresa summed up our feelings.  Theresa wrote:

I can't stop laughing..... You nailed it Suz! It was truly an awesome time and I am looking forward to next year already!! The only thing I would have to add is through thick and thin we are there for each other..thanks for the laughs, the hugs, the tears, an open heart and ears that hear!! Only God knows what the upcoming year will bring, though we know we will be heading west next year...for another great adventure... Love you guys! Theresa

The trip left us knowing that Angie is in a place that she can truly call HOME!



Ang feeding Slims calf Jethro after the storm.
The rainbow proves Ang is home!