Family

A few pictures before we leave for vacation --- This is Dave with his brother Jerry and Jerry's son Fletcher.  Fletcher and his wife had this cute baby girl the end of May - Elena Daisy = so cute!We were a little late visiting the new baby - I had a sinus infection and had to wait a few days.This is Mommy of Elena - Joanna....and Grandma - BarbaraElena'

s nursery is decorated in cute Dr. Seuss paintings - Joanna is a teacher and some of her students painted these cute drawings in the nursery.Ok, I am retired...but the person that was hired to replace me, called 2 days before she was to start, and said she was not coming, so, I am working from home, which I don't mind - I now have a computer from work whenever I want - I do not miss getting up at 6:15 every morning!! I am loving life.  Marshmallow Plant.Area outside of my veggie garden.Brussel Sprouts and Okra and Beets.TOMATOES!!!This is the bloom from carrots I planted last year.  Never reaped carrots, but I love these blooms.Okra.BeansLuscious Blackberries!Huge Rhubarb.

Night With the Pessara's

Matlin -Dave's daughter and family came over for dinner and to see what would need to be watered next week when we go on vacation.  We are lucky - they keep Bandit and help water our yard and garden when we are away. Thanks guys!Kari and Lance.The kids went for a swim.I offered to take up Ian's swimming trunks - but he likes them this way.He is really getting handsome.Emerson loves the water.  She is a great swimmer.Dave bought dinner from one of our favorite local restaurants ( I was having a tooth pulled at 4:00 today, so wasn't up to cooking; but I made these strawberry cakes Tuesday night - (made in my Rose Nordic Pan) - they were yummy!

Cute Dave

I am looking at a lot of options and trying to decide how to make a banner for Jenny's shower.  Dave

s brother, Jerry and his wife Barbara have moved back to Richmond - Yeah!!  They had us over for dinner Sunday night.  Their new home is wonderful and we had a nice evening - great dinner! Thanks guys.I found this hat for Dave to wear at the shower - I am still working on him to be the bar tender.Palm trees and margarita's is what Jenny wants and that is what she shall have - I hope it all comes together ok.

Dance Recital

We now have 6 eggs in our front porch nest.  The Hummingbird feeder's are ready.Dave found this cute ceramic bird nest -  looks great next to our home made nest.This was a great recipe!I am still knitting every free minute to finish my dishcloth project.We attended Samara's dance recital - she was a "pink poodle" - so cute.

Wedding and Bridal Shower

I met Tracie and the  bride to be at Joanne's - to pick out material for the her veil -Is she going to be the cutest bride ever?I came along to pick out material to make a celebration banner for the shower.  I wanted to pick out color/print combinations that Jenny liked.  Now I need to get busy.