Cloudlessness

This morning at 6:07 I asked Lew if he wanted to go for a walk.

He was still in bed and somewhat sleepy.

Nevertheless, we were out the door 15 minutes later.

It was such a lovely morning, I took a picture of the sky.

I think my photo could be an award-winner!

Dad 312: Doggie Day Care Is Open!

(It's Wednesday. Enjoy Dad's post! ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! A typical summer day. A cloudy start to the day. A summer thunder shower. Now the sun is out and it is beautiful. Next few days are supposed to be without rain. We do need some more rain, though.

 

Our Illinois family (Joe, Kim, and Cocoa) arrived last Friday and we are in the middle of doggie day care. Cocoa has behaved exceptionally well so far. We're enjoying Joe and Kim as well.

 

Yesterday niece Kathy and her husband, Gordon, arrived from Indianapolis. Very good to see them. It has been a while. So sister Deb has family joining her at the cottages. She likes company.

 

All family members are happy about our visitors except for the family felines, Jerry and Marilyn. While Cocoa is in doggie day care the cats cannot visit us. They are not happy. It won't be long before they will be in charge of the house again.

 

Only about one month left before our trip to Kelsey's wedding. Whoopie!!

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

My Cousin Is Here!

Shortly after dinner tonight Aunt Debbie stopped by the house. She had two people with her: my cousin Kathy and her husband, Gordon!

Kathy and Gordon live in Indianapolis, so it is a real treat to see them. They will be here for just over a week, and the only thing Kathy has planned so far is to spend time with her Kindle. (Reading is how I like to spend my vacations, too.) They will also spend time visiting with family, of course. :)

Hooray! My cousin Kathy is here!

Keeping My Day Job

Debbie and Glen held an open house yesterday afternoon to celebrate Josh's high school graduation. There were lots of family, friends, food, and "fotos."

My favorite "foto" display was on the side of the garage. Debbie had hung Josh's annual school pictures all in a row – in chronological order, of course.

I decided to try out the panoramic setting on my iPhone and take a picture of said display. Here is my first attempt:

Please note that the side of the garage is a straight wall – not curved like in my photo! I had stood in one place while panning, so I then tried walking while panning:

It came out more true-to-life than the first one, but it's not perfect....

I don't see a photography career in my future!

Tapped Out

Today is Saturday, so I asked Lew if he was going to write a post for the blog.

He got out his laptop, and I came upstairs to do a few things on my computer while waiting for him to finish writing.

He just yelled, "Tracy!"

Me:  "What?"  (or make that, "WHAT?"  — we were yelling across floors after all.)

Lew: "I GOT NOTHIN'!"

So, that's that.

Believe me, I understand what it's like to have nothing to say.... Regular readers of my blog would probably claim I have nothing to say most of the time!  Ha ha!

Lew and I did go to a lovely wedding earlier today, so I think we both spent our daily allowance of creative communication while socializing with "old" friends. Old friends are the best.  :)

May God bless Stephanie and David as they begin their married life!

My Sister Is Here!

Kim, Joe, and Cocoa arrived about half an hour ago for a much anticipated visit.

There is one member of the household that is a bit confused: Jerry really wants to go next-door, but we don't want him to beat up Cocoa.  ;) 

Hooray! My sister Kim is here!

My Aunt Is Here!

As I was waiting to turn left into my driveway after work tonight, I saw that the oncoming car was slowing down and pulling over to the side of the road.

I waited to see what the car would do.

When the car began to turn into my driveway, it clicked: Aunt Debbie!

We got out of our cars, I gave her a hug, and she told me my hair was getting gray.

Tee hee!!!!!

She actually said "Hi" and "Good to see you" and other terms of greeting first. But I enjoyed telling my parents that her first words were about my hair.  :)

Hooray! My Aunt Debbie is here!