Omaha Beach

Tom, Christopher and Linda look over the landscape of Omaha Beach where so many made the ultimate sacrifice. 

Disneyland Paris

Christopher and Sheila by the castle at Disneyland Paris. We made the short drive from Paris and had a great time. During our visit, it was hard to tell we were outside of the U.S

PARIS

We detoured to Paris for three days after our visit to Normandy. The weather cooperated and we made it to the top of the Eiffel Tower on the third day. 

Famous Church

Pictured above is Mont St. Michael. The church is actually located on an island that juts into the Atlantic Ocean along the north coast of France. 

American Cemetery

Christopher and Arnie reflect on D-Day. We toured the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha beach in Normandy France. 

German Gun Emplacement

Christopher and Arnie pose near one of the few un-damaged German gun emplacements along the coast of Normandy, France.

Ireland and the Cliffs of Moher

Sheila and Christopher pose at the edge of the Cliffs of Moher along the West coast of Ireland. The cliffs drop 700 feet straight into the Atlantic Ocean. You can learn more about the Cliffs of Moher at Cliffs of Moher.

Christopher and Tom

Christopher and Tom after getting his Tiger Cub badge. 

Christopher getting pinned with his Tiger Cub batch

Even though it's hard to see him, here's Christopher getting pinned with his Tiger Cub badge. 

Pack 245 Tiger Cubs

At the Blue and Gold ceremony, the Tigers entertained the crowd with "If you're a Tiger and you know it Show Your Claws" to the tune of If You're Happy and you know it Clap Your Hands. 

More flowers

More flowers blooming in the garden. 

Flowers blooming in the garden already

Even with the frost the last 3 mornings I've got flowers blooming in the garden. 

All I want for Easter is my 2 front teeth

Missing: 2 front teeth. Lost while on vacation in Arizona. If found, please contact Christopher. 

February Visit to Arizona

Tom, Sheila and Christopher paid a vist to Arnie and Linda in Tucson, AZ. Our goals were to get warm and take care of some shopping. We were successful on both fronts! 

Desert Museum, Tucson, AZ

Christopher and Arnie pose at one of the many desert vistas near Tucson, AZ. 

Longhorn Grill

Christopher and Linda pose in front of the Longhorn Grill in Amado, AZ, 30 miles south of Tucson. 

Snow-Hens Roost in Tucson

Juhnke ladies and friend Karen Watson meet by the pool in Tucson, AZ. This group has been gathering in AZ for the last couple winters minus Sheila. (Pictured from left to right are; Darlene Juhnke (Parkston, SD), Linda Juhnke (Springfield, SD), Sheila Juhnke (Huntingdon, UK), Karen Watson (Springfield, SD), Gloria Van Ackeren (Lincoln, NE), Irene Reeb (Estes Park, CO).

Christopher studies Christopher's Tomb

We visited the tomb (the coffin being carried by the 4 Kings) of Christopher Columbus, who is interred in the Seville Cathederal. The Cathederal in Seville is the 3rd largest church in the world after St. Peters in Rome and St. Pauls in London. 

Seville, Spain

Sheila and Christopher in the Alcazar in Seville. This palace was built in Arab-style by Spanish artisans circa 1500. 

Christopher explores Gibraltar

This was about as close as Christopher would get to the aggressive apes at the top of the rock of Gibraltar. The rock offers great views like the one of the Mediterranean below with Morocco in the distant background.

When will I ever get the Monkey off my back?

Gibraltar, where this was taken, has a small colony of apes living on the rock itself. They are pretty friendly and often aggresive. The last time I had one of these on my back (1998) it bit me on the back of my exposed neck before running off. This one didn't but I was well prepared with my water/bodily fluid-proof jacket. 

Christopher Near the Edge...

Christopher enjoys the view from the frontier town of Ronda, Spain, one of the last holdouts the Moors (Arabs) had until pushed back into Africa circa 1490.

Blowing out the candles

Surprise, Christopher chose a Spongebob cake. It was made by Sheila's friend Bonnie from work. 

Having a good time

Christopher, Scott and Travis having a hugging good time at the bowling alley during the birthday party. 

Happy 7th Birthday Christopher!!

Christopher and 6 friends spent 2 hours at the bowling alley celebrating his birthday. They got to bowl 2 games, had lunch, opened presents, then cake and ice cream.