Garden Work

Today was "clean out the vegetable garden and tidy up the yard" day, and here is part of the results:



We all had a great time, and doesn't her playhouse look lovely?

Home Again

Seattle did not disappoint. The weather was nicely cloudy. There were ample opportunities for family "reuniting." It was wonderful to get to know my sister-in-law better. It was great to meet Scott's friend and companion. Personally, I loved the chance to be with all of my grandchildren at the same time. The time spent with Allison was special. At 15, she's not going to want to hang around too much longer. James is funny and refreshingly blunt. I hope we don't have to wait for another 80th birthday to do it again. Christian and Mackenzie got to experience new things and loved every minute of the trip.

Mom, I hope you got what needed from this trip. You've raised a bunch of decent people, I think. We still bicker (and I'm the worst), and harbor sibling rivalries (and I'm the worst), but we love and respect one another, and any opportunities we have to be together are precious. Love you, Mom, and we hope you have many more happy years.

The Adventure Begins

We're off to Seattle tomorrow afternoon. We'll all excited and eager to be off. The airport alone will be a big deal to the little guys, and I think we have enough diversions packed to keep the plane ride calm.

Can't wait to see you all!