Long gone

Summer came and went in a big hurry.  After my sister's visit, we had a succession of visitors: Richard: Rachel and Jeff and family: Jess and Erin and family.  Two weeks after Jess' departure, I flew out to California and became a visitor myself, visiting Will, Martha, Emily, and Rachel.  By the time I got back the garden had grown to new heights, and the summer temps began dropping.  Oh, if I could only get a few more months of summer, I would be a happy girl!

I am not complaining.  I had fun all summer and played with my family.  I went to Yellowstone twice, and up to Sibley Lake on the Big Horn Mountains.

Sibley Lake, Big Horn Mountains

 I visited the Buffalo Bill Cody dam twice and had a great time at the Cody parade on the 4th. 

4th of July Parade at Cody, Wyoming

  We had our own fireworks show twice, and we had lots of watermelon and popsicles to eat.  Rachel and Jeff finished my brick walkway, and pounded posts for Dad.  Jess fixed our computer problems and set up Netflix streaming for our continuing entertainment. 


The kids jumped on the trampoline and played in and under the treehouse and  enjoyed the swings. 

Thomas at Aunt Grace's treehouse

Katie climbing in and around and under the treehouse

Jess and Erin--enjoying themselves and watching the kids climbing trees

Baby Dahlia loved the swing

They drove tractors (pretend), rode in wagons, and threw rocks in the water.

Audrey loves her Radio Flyer Wagon ride.

The boys liked throwing rocks into Sylvan lake at Yellowstone Park, Wyoming while Mom and Grandma and Audrey watch.

 What a fun summer we had!  Come visit us any time!