#245 Rub a Dub Dub

A tub that holds the whole family...almost, I don't see the cat!

#244 Nicely Done

Danette and Joseph added onto their home. Jack was hired to build a custome 12' long book case that formed a pony wall between the living room and the new hallway. Here the guys are installing it.

It didn't take Danette long to load it; and this is only a small portion of their books!
They wanted a darker top than the wood in the book case; here it is from the living room side.

Next, Jack made night stands that are suspended from the wall in the new master bedroom.

This is an 8' long vanity in their new master bathroom. Jack made it from sycamore.

The entire addition made the house feel so big and it is still under 2,000 sq ft. There is an art studio too that I didn't get a photo of. Jack may be hired to make a Murphy bed for this room.

#243 P P

Pretty Peppers

Our son-in-law, Joseph, breeds peppers. He also grows them at home; at least one of these beauties is a pepper he designed/bred...whatever. I thought they were worthy of a photograph or two.

#242 A Creative Birthday Card

Now this is what I call a great card. This is from Zoe, age 6, to her dad for his birthday...a card of her so he can hang it up at work. They don't watch television so art is a large part of Zoe's life. Notice the fine details like in her shirt. Her paper wasn't long enough so she drew this is sections then taped it together. Cute.

#241 Later, Gator

I hate saying good-byes. I did get to wake up the kids for some last minute smooches. I swear, Zoe is the happiest child on this Mother Earth in the mornings. She wakes up with the most precious smile on her face.

Kai rolls over a few times and tries to go back to sleep.

Last minute hugs.
( And we made it home safely.)

#240 Gigi and Ralph Arrive

Gigi and Zoe are preparing Joseph's birthday dinner.

Kai trying on Gigi's purple shoes.
Zoe n Ralph sharing a laugh.
Our plan was to say hello/good-bye to Kathleen and Ralph then visit Kari and her family. The flu bug at Kari's threw that plan out the door so we stayed an extra night at Danette and Joseph's. The bonus was we got to visit with Kathleen and Ralph. Dinner was wonderful and was topped by a delicious cake that Kathleen made. (Kathleen, dear, I must have that recipe!)
The kids were so excited to have more company and the evening disappeared too fast.

#239 Off We Goooooo

One of the many joys of visiting in Davis is that I'm able to bike ride with the kids.

Yes, the helmet is too small, but it's better than no helmet at all; at least that's what I tell myself.

Off to the market!!