Monthly Archives: July 2011

Don and I met friends (Jane and Jon) for breakfast this morning;  it’s great on a Sunday, as no one has to rush off.  This is the second time Don has met them, but the first chance to really sit … Continue reading →

Yes,  we’re off to HD on a regular basis for wood and other essentials for building the foundation for the trains.   Here’s what’s happened so far:

Don and I both enjoyed having the kids here;  now we are resting.  We are old (borderline of 70) to have grandchildren so young, and it tells on us.  I was tickled by how well those little girls got along … Continue reading →

I made a couple of small paths through my cottage-style garden, and Don helped me drag a small bench back in there.   Aurelia and Andie discovered this last night, to their…and my…delight!

Diana and I spend the mornings at Curious Kids Museum with Andie while Aurelia attends art camp at the Krasl.   Afterwards, lunch;  then down the bluff we go … yesterday to the older kids’ Curious Kids Museum, then the carousel  … Continue reading →

The evidence indicates yes…..and here’s why:  yesterday Noel and Diana went shopping for an hour-and-a-half.   The children stayed with me, and we played outside in 90 degree heat.   I was half dead by the time they left.   Oh yes, I … Continue reading →

Being around very small children is a new experience for Don.  He survived!   Andie went right to him, no hesitation at all.  

Diana, Aurelia, and Andie are due here in a few hours.  Expect photos in a day or two! I’m so excited….having just seen them in April, it was beyond my expectations that a 2nd visit would be scheduled so soon.   Don will … Continue reading →

Lillies are the big deal in July.  Here are two shots of some of mine.  (There are dozens out there.)

Don’s mother saved so many photos from his childhood.  We’ve been looking through them today, and like all of our old photos, these are a hoot! Most of them involve fishing, baseball, or trains.   Guess he hasn’t changed all that much after all. … Continue reading →