July 2022

Back here again: That’s our neighbor skiing.  Seems like he’s not actually wearing any water skis, just his bare feet.  It’s kind of amazing to me that someone would decide this is what needs to happen on a random Thursday just before dark, but why not, I guess? It’s very quiet here, just the two […]

Joe cut up all that wood.   Heavens to Bob that’s a lot of wood. We went on a lovely, squirrely boat ride with a restless puppy who paced, and kids who got bored and wanted to go fast and then wanted to go home, and something about this all makes me so happy. It’s the

The morning started where the evening left off, playing this game together, each on their own tablet.  I don’t really understand it, but this is so interactive and animated–the conversation and the complexities of the game.    It’s something. Here he is cooking breakfast.  Honestly there’s nothing better than a fried egg sandwich. When we

The morning was gorgeous, lake like glass. And the lilies are back, blooming in the swamp like they do every July.   I love them.  They remind me of when we bought this cabin, another July a long time ago, lilies blooming then too. This picture reminds me of then also. Jay took this picture that

Okay, good night.  Love, Val 

Makes it hard to want to work! Love, Val 

Since the fourth is on Monday, had the fireworks the night before.   Today was the boat parade, but it was pretty minimal. This guy participated!  Our own guy! He’s making a movie with his tablet.  They’re all participating and it is quite a dramatic feature, lots of running and screaming. Here they are, reviewing that

Lego creations: Dan took us for a ride in his new boat.  These pictures don’t show the boat much, which is unfortunate.  Maybe next weekend I can get a better picture. Here is part of the gang waiting for fireworks to start. Love, Val