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.