A new school year...

The new school year has been underway for a while now, so I thought I'd post a picture I took of Mark on his first day of classes almost two weeks ago. The setting is our front yard, and of course he's still using his John Wayne lunch pail. He's beginning his 23rd year at Philomath Middle School - hard to believe. Have a great year, Mark! Your students are SO blessed to have you as their teacher.

Adelaide in July

 I have been way too busy lately, and forgot to post pictures from our visit two months ago with David, Nikki, and their precious daughter Adelaide, who live near Aspen, Colorado. I decided to make our sweet grandbaby the focus of this post. The pictures pretty much speak for themselves. Above: Nutella on toast = YUM!

 Adelaide coloring while the rest of us enjoy dinner.

 Grandpa's hat on the Fourth of July.

 The happy family: Adelaide, Nikki, and Dave.

 Chillin'.

 A diaper makes a dandy sun hat!

 Pine cones are so cool!

 Gotta drink those last few drops of water after turning off the faucet.

Love that little girl!