laundry again

So 9:51, and yes, I'm doing laundry. The kids did eat apple slices today too. And my garden pots are doing poorly. They should be stunning, but somehow, they aren't. The grasshoppers ate a lot of the sweet potatoes and other leaves, and the heat is keeping things from blooming. But the snapdragons are starting to go. So, that is gardening a little good, a little bad, and a lot of patience.

tragedy for the Hibbert family

Most of you have probably heard about the darling baby that choked on a pretzel in the car and later died. I have bben watching the web postings about him and his family. I keep thinking about his dad in high school. I can't believe how quickly life can change. I just wish there was a way to ease thier pain. Just imagining how it must feel makes me just bawl. Anyway. I love you all and I hope you know it.

ALASKA

Well, Dave talked me into an impromptu trip to Alaska to see our friend George and his family. And maybe, just maybe, we will break out some fishing rods and see if we can't bring home some dinner! It isn't what I had in mind when I said "honey, we need a vacation" but hey, I'm a sucker for a guy with a jeep and a fly rod. So let's just hope my casting gets back up to speed.

Tommy turns Four

My darling boy is four. He is ready for all sorts of advent

ures and fun. He loves being outside, almost from sun up to sun down. Or 8 pm at which I wrangle him into bed.