The Place

You guys really haven't seen what we have done with this place. It was basically a pile of dirt when we started, and now we are pretty much finished. It is sad, sometimes, to think that it might go right back to dirt 6 months after we leave. We had a goodtime doing it, and it cheers you up a little just coming home to a real nice place. I don't have pictures of the back yard, but it is all grass and new bushes and trees around the perimeter. The lattice work behind the rose is Brendan's old patio cover. Thought you might be interested.

Love, Dad

Back to the Grind

Well, Kids, we are back to work. We really had a nice summer and got to see Granny and both sets of kids/grandkids. I wonder when we are going to be able to see any of New Mexico. We're getting close enough to leaving that we will have to plan for it specifically.

It was so good to see Ethan and Brian in Denver. I think the kids really had a good time, but then I really don't know what is going on in their worlds. I know that I had a good time, and Barbara did for sure. I'm not getting the hang of how to locate these pictures, but I guess I'll just have to practice. Thanks to all of you for your hospitality, and we'll see you soon.

Love,

Mom and Dad