JUNE/JULY 2015

This is the famous cupola at the House of Seasons in Jefferson TX. The glass panes are imported european and placed in such a manner that the sun rays catch each ones and give the impression of the 4 seasons...quite lovely! Not many guests are allowed to go up the flights of steps since the creaking and motions of the old house is detrimental to this piece of artwork (dating to Civil War era)...we were fortunate that our host allowed us to have a private viewing....


June/July,

Family and Friends,

June news a bit belated. Ani came to stay at Dry Creek for a WHOLE MONTH! That was a real treat. June was also our second hosting of DRY CREEK YOUTH CAMP 2015! 70+ kids, young adults swelled our numbers considerably. A great time was had by all. Ani ended up helping out in the kitchen with Hannah Mason and her crew of trusty culinary experts.

At the same time my  brother Gavin Leeson flew from Calgary where we has working for an industrial health and safety company based there. Gav was able to take part in our crazy life here in Dry Creek plus the youth camp. I had not seen him for about 20 years, since his oldest Nicole is now that age and she was just a newborn when I visited Argentina in '94...wow...time flies!

Then in July, Ani, Rob and myself flew to DFW and took the Texas Eagle Amtrak to Marshall...very hot week, but such an enjoyable time with Tim & Mary Tesi.

Another highlight is that Sandra Burgess my sis who lives in MO came to visit for a few days. We visited Ani's Panola College campus...thanks for coming San, meant a lot!

One of the highlights was that Ani and myself were treated to a FREE night at the very honorable old mansion from Jefferson's Golden Days
called "The House Of Four Season". A venerable place which has hosted quite a few american personalities such as presidents and other dignitaries.

Secret Victorian garden hidden on the property, Ani is fortunate to have a job tending it during her time off from school

this oak is ancient

Last but not least, after Jefferson  - Rob and I travelled to TableRock lake in Shell Knob, MO for the annual BARNABAS ON THE LAKE camp! A good time, he made friends and got involved with activities...he was ready for his routine and farm life in Alaska, though!

Rob and his camp buddy Charly take a turn on the tube!

with his friend Emma, closing ceremonies

Rob and his Dallas girls...lol

We are thankful to all who made this memorable trip possible, folks at the TCC, and DDP team: Amanda, Christina and our gracious hosts Mary and Tim Tesi and Ani and my sister Karenza Hanson for the loan of her comfy bed and lovely trailer home - thanks! Also, thanks to my sister San for driving down to see us and spending some needed sister time - "que se repita!"

Have a blessed rest of the week!