Today was cold but clear.   Joni and I went to Des Moines for picture taking..   After going to the river for bird pictures (eagles and ducks) we went to the Arboretum for flower pictures,   The arboretum is a wonderful place to see healthy beautiful plants and also a perfect place for Joni to use her new Nikon lens .   I asked her to take a picture of me when we were ready to leave.    Our last stop was Starbucks for our favorite coffees.  

Today, Joni came to take me to her house so I can go with her to Indianapolis next week. The new bridge on I-35 over the Mighty 'Mo is open. You can see the old bridge next to it, I'm wondering if they are going to tear it down.

2011 has arrived! Today, Joni drove down and brought me Christmas gifts! Before dinner, we decided to make some fake margaritas. By fake I mean, we took Bartels & James bottled margaritas and placed them in our salt rimmed wine glasses. Not quite the real thing but tasty!