Birthday/Anniversary/Reunion Dinner

Birthday/Anniversary/Reunion dinner at Grandma B's on July 20 to celebrate Kathy and Allan's 10th wedding annivsary, Lynette's 7.549834² birthday and a brief visit from Becky and Sadie who live in North Carolina. Thanks to Grandma Ruth who cooked a fabulous dinner for us all! Thanks to Kristin who drove down just to see everyone. Becky was in Clarinda for her South Page high school class reunion and Lynette and Dale were on their way to Seward, Nebraska, for an LCMS church music conference.

My Birthday

I'm receiving unconventional and wonderful birthday celebrations this year. My daughter Laura took me out for an afternoon of Thai food, random shopping and my first mani/pedi - but without the mani. Need those fingernails for beading, claying and sewing.

My sweetie bought me a plane ticket to Philly to spend a week visiting our granddaughters and when I get back we are going on a cruise to Alaska, something he's wanted to do for 20 years. I'm taking a pile of books, some beadwork and plan to work out every day so I can eat that yummy cruise food.

Meanwhile, my summer studio hours are shot since I'm gone so much and my neighbors will get to eat my tomatoes!

Flowers in my Yard for Liz

The Perils of a Crumbling Retaining Wall

The crumbling retaining walls next to my mother's garage have needed work. This week, the landscaping crew came and fixed it all in short order. To view the pictures in color, click this link.