Gardens and Farm 2017

Here's an early Spring view that is so familiar!  Louie is doing his favorite thing: prepping his garden on his tractor.

Everything looks so lush and clean.

And later in August...

Here's a beautiful picture from last year.

Colorado Trip 2017

I drove out to Colorado to see Jolie and the kids in the summer of 2017.  I stayed in a hotel and the kids came swimming.

Ali convinced Bradley to dive under water for her video.
            


I brought tools and supplies for a project, a Fairy Garden, which Ali made while Jolie had to finish up a job.

We took it outside and set it up in its permanent location. She added so many delightful details.

One of the days we went swimming at Mulberry Pool.  Ali loved my waterproof camera and took lots of videos.
        

       

       

        

Another day we went to the Denver Children's Museum. There were so many different activities!  This first one was a three-story climbing structure.

Giant Bubbles

Giant Lite-Brite!

Her creation

We went camping for a couple days.  Ali got interested in a flock of ducks who walked through the campsite with their Mama.  She took LOTS of pictures.  These are her best.

It was such a wonderful reunion!

New Baby Mateo

Shelly's new baby Mateo was born May 9th, 2017.  So exciting!

And we got to babysit!

  

Easter Bunny Comes

The Easter Bunny came to Shelly's house this year.

Louie Goes to Work

Louie walks to work most mornings.  Sometimes he runs!

And he walks home for dinner every night.  I love looking for him to come.

In winter I can see the smoke coming out of the chimney in the garage (his workshop).

Gabby's 7th Birthday

Gabby had her 7th birthday party at Racine Gymnastics.  It was a lot of fun for the kids.