Problem: summer boredom
Solution: rubber medical tubing tied to the balcony above
OK, this was not my idea. But I have to admit, quite clever of the kids. No injuries so far.  Don't worry- they're jumping up from the floor, not off the balcony. This has provided hours of fun today.

At Home depot....

We're finally going to finish the walkway on the side of the house. We built half of it last year, then lost steam. It's been a busy year.

Me at my favorite place in town. Lake McIntosh

Karna and me after a morning 22-mile bikeride

Karna is amazingly fast. I could barely keep up. I've got some getting-in-shape to do. But I do love riding.

Olivia and Emma after their big dance performance

Evan's favorite dirt mound