Getting an education

This week and next I am spending time with our grandchildren. It's great to get to spend one-on-one time with them.
Little Sam Simmons and I spent quality time trying to keep each other entertained in a hotel room. We both agree that it's more fun to be outside.
Serving dinner to Ellie Maestri last night - we put butter and parmesean cheese on our pasta - obviously I'm not the gourmet cook her parents are - she asked "only one kind of cheese?"
And then this morning visiting with Kelsey, she was practicing her ABC's in ASL and wasn't sure of the right sign for the letter "s". When I told her I didn't know either, she asked "Grandma, didn't you ever go to Pre-school?"
I'm learning a lot from these little ones - the most important thing I am learning is that I love being with them.

Blesssings

Brianna was irresistably sweet as she offered the blessing on our dinner last night.

We salute!

The above photo, among many others, is framed and hanging on the wall of our cabin. It is in memory of the many fun times we have had there together as a family. Our grandson, Christian was fascinated by this particular photo and asked his family if they would dress-up and try to re-enact this re-enactment. I was so please that they really tried Here is their version of our "salute to our country" photo.

Cabin Camp

We welcome this years' first-time cabin camp attendees - Little Cody and Big Dallin

Roland leads the little campers on a hike to explore the mountainside.



Aunt Barbara had time to create some festive and fabulous hairdos for Brianna,
Hannah, Kelsey, and Alyssa.

A salute to the cabin chores of the past - these strong young cousins are called
upon to fix the rock edging on the cabin driveway.


Tired but happy helpers have finished their chores and now can go swimming!

Happy 4th

We started our holiday morning by hiking up Main Street to Ancestor Square.
Of course we were waylaid by the water fountain at the Town Square. We stopped to cool off for a second and then continued on our way. There was a fun Farmer's Market happening in Ancestor Square which included some Irish fiddlers and entertainers.
Rather than go directly home we took a side trip to the Vernon Worthen Park where there was all kinds of activities. Watermelon seed spitting contests, all kinds of good Mexican food boths, sno-cones, karaoke (some good-some bad) and I think the weirdest thing we saw was a booth selling deep fried twinkies - Ugh!
We've had an enjoyable day and plan to top it off by walking up Main Street again tonight to sit and watch the fireworks from Town Square. Love to you all!