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Before bed we took a boat ride, get out of the cabin, get into the breeze.   Last week boat rides involved sweatshirts with hoods and an afghan. Not this week. I don’t know who those kids are in this picture. That kid I do recognize. That one also. We ran into John pulling kids on […]

  It was too hot to do anything else.  Thankfully the air conditioners went in last weekend when it was cool, knowing what was in store for this weekend. It was steamy hot.  The backyard was intolerable. Thank goodness for the lake. Love, Mom

This kid had a birthday. Alicia’s parents bought a cabin a few years ago, and this weekend, Alicia’s brother and family were at the lake.  All the kids were excited to celebrate. Maria was there for the afternoon, so nice. The brake on their stroller was stuck, so this stroller came in handy, which was

A couple boat rides: This one reminds me of an old 50s postcard:  Love, Mom

Out in the sun, out in the water: So much love, Grandma, aka MOM

They were so happy to be together. That guy in the blue has grown like crazy over the winter. The orioles were building a nest right over our heads. They set up this old tent for them to play in. It kept her contained and she loved being in the middle of the action. There’s

Back in the field in the evening sun: This girl in her happy place. She loves that art cabinet. Love, Grandma