We flew into Houston and then drove to Dallas for the Breeder's Cup and to meet up with the Texas Arterburns. Sam Houston greets us along the highway between Houston and Dallas. |
We sit around Tarry and Dixie's kitchen in Dallas discussing betting strategies with Burris, Nancy, and Tarry for the upcoming Breeder's Cup. |
Nancy & Uncle B outside Tarry & Dixie's-- great Halloween decorations (the scarecrows, of course!) |
Bill, Libby, Haley, and Uncle/Grandpa B outside Lone Star Park in Dallas. As usual, we attend the races the day before the big event to get the "lay of the land". |
You can tell by their smiles that these guys are enjoying themselves. |
We had great seats for Friday's races-- pretty typical. Unfortunately, the Breeder's Cup seats were a little disappointing and it took some trading and finagling to come up with something better that was close to the rest of the Arterburn clan. |
They asked to have their pictures taken here-- real high rollers! |
The real stars of the show-- not sure which race this was but probably one of the early ones. |
Here we are in Managua boarding our bus for some sight-seeing. Ernaldo was a great driver. |
Jen, Bill, & Mimi at Lake Nicaragua before we board our boat for a tour of the lake's many islands formed centuries ago by the eruption of Mount Mombacho. |
All Aboard! |
Bill checks out Lake Nicaragua. |
One of the islands dotting Lake Nicaragua. |
The streets of Granada-- oldest city in the Western Hemisphere. |
Jen can't resist filming a clip. |
A shot of one of the side altars of the Cathedral in Granada. |
Enjoying the pre-wedding hospitality of Aunt Raquel and Uncle Mario. |
Masaya Volcano National Park. The Spaniards called the volcano "the mouth of Hell" and placed a cross atop the crater in the 16th cantury to exorcise the Devil. |
Though the last eruption was over a hundred years ago, Masaya continues to produce steam and gas. |
William Norbourne Arterburn and William Norbourne Felten. |
We took a lunch break at Pollos Narcy's, a new restaurant. |
At Loma de Tiscapa: the silhouette of General Augusto Sandino, revolutionary leader executed in 1934 and namesake of the Sandinistas. |
A reminder of the past also at Loma de Tiscapa. |
Grounds of the Nicaraguan Christian Academy, a private school. |
The kindergartners head to recess. |
The playground. |
In the library-- Jen holds an artifact that was unearthed when the school was constructed. |
A close-up. He looks pretty fierce and was surprisingly heavy. |
Wedding day- at the church entrance. |
Cristo de las Colina Catholic Church. |
Mother and Father of the groom, Kitty and John. |
Gloriana's brother Josè escorts their Mother down the aisle. |
Here comes the bride! |
At the altar......... |
Tiny bubbles float in the air as Gloriana and Nick leave the church. |
Gloriana's family poses for the camera. |
Photo op with the sisters from both families. |
Nick with his Godparents. |
The Feltens and Barillas with their children. |
Grandma and Grandpa get in the picture. |
The reception at Intermezzo del Bosque. | 
Gloriana's sister Rosanna makes a toast. |
Cheers! |
Kitty and Gloriana. |
With Grandpa........... |
Grandpa plays host. |
The couples gallery...............Kitty and John...... |
Laura and Jen...... |
Mary Jo and Bill..... |
Rosanna and Max...... |
Mimi and Jonas..... |
and, last but certainly not least, Gloriana and Nick! |
