But all was not in vain: the Runza folks came from Nebraska and that made the trip really worthwhile!!
We left Florida with Ashley and Nate, bound for Texas and another, but very unique celebration: the 100th birthday of Meg's Father Carl.
Enroute we visited the Louisiana State Capitol in Baton Rouge.
A special treat was meeting Frank Pitts, former NFL great who is now serving as a volunteer at the Capitol. Here he is with our family showing us his TWO Super Bowl Rings! Impressive! 
The former LA capitol building, calling to mind a medieval castle, is now more of a museum and is used for official events, such as the inauguration of the new governor later that day.
Many members of Carl's family gathered in Deer Park, Texas where the Republic was born in 1836. Meg is standing in front of the San Jacinto Monument, commemorating the victory of Sam Houston and his army over the Mexican dictator Santa Anna. It's a very beautiful place and interesting to visit. Stop by on your way through; it's not far off I-10.
We met together to honor Meg's Dad, on
his 100th Birthday! 
His granddaughter Vanessa hosted the gathering.
Family from California made the long drive!
Carl and "his girls!"
Four generations of our family gathered from Texas, California, Oklahoma and Florida. We owe so much to this great man, who has witnessed the development of automobiles, communications, airplanes and rockets, moon-landings and the internet!
It was a joy to honor him as he enters his second century!!
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Wow! What a blessing!
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