Butternut squash army

My little butternuts did very well this year. It was fun to watch them grow and wait until they were ready to pick. They taste so good roasted with olive oil and kosher salt, yum.

A bridal shower for Lydia Webb

 

 

 

 

Lexy's little watermelon as big as a tomato

 

 

National Cathedral Washington DC

I've wanted to visit the National Cathedral in Washington DC for a long time. It is huge and beautiful! It had such interesting architecture. I especially like the designs of differing themes on these posts outside one courtyard.

Our two grandbabies, Elinor and John

Lexy and I babysat one night this summer.
Elinor was riding her pedal-less bike, and Johnnie joined the ride in his stroller.

Lexy starts 8th grade

Lexy got up bright and early this morning, unlike me, well, I did get up early, but not bright or necessarily rested. It was one of those 4 hour sleeping nights and then awake the rest of the night....oh me. Well, she's started a new thing this year, that is, showering in the morning instead of at night, blow drying her hair, etc. What did she eat this morning? A bowl of cereal, a couple bites of peach, and a soft boiled egg. That ought to get her through until lunch time. I made her lunch--her favorite, a chicken sandwich (just slices of chicken on whole wheat bread with a touch of mayo, grapes, a cheese and cracker sandwich, and water. I think she'll do just fine today!

Brett & Jacque at the Royal Governor's Gardens in Colonial Williamsburg Aug 09

This weekend we visited the Occoquan Bay Wildlife Area

A day in the raspberry & peach orchard

My tomato garden harvest turned oven-dried tomatoes.