What Grows Up, Must Come Down

We had some tree work done last week. We had this big basswood that stuck up like a sore thumb no matter what the season. It's the big guy in the middle on this picture.

Looks much nicer with it out of there.

Tree trimming pictures really aren't all that exciting but this is the guy getting ready to start.

 At one point I thought he might have to duck!! :)

So now we have the little job of cleanup ahead of us.

But wait! What's this sh**?!!

I sat down to read the paper this morning and when I looked out the ground was already covered! Looks like Spring is going to have to go on the back burner. :(

The Judges

Yesterday we went down to the Shorewood dining room and participated in a contest that was right down Dad's alley! It was a cookie tasting contest. Seven members of the staff baked their version of a Monster Cookie and we benefited by having to judge.

Dad dug right into his! These guys all picked the winner. The little 95 year old lady that sat with us and I each picked different ones but I think our choices ran a close second (and third) to the winning entry!

This Is My "Dog Blog"!

Yesterday at Shorewood they had a pet therapy dog for the residents to learn about. Mom and Dad and all us girls went down to meet Becca!

What a beautiful and friendly dog!

It was hot in the room for her and during her usual naptime but she made the rounds and stole everyone's heart!

It was such a gorgeous day, afterward we proposed a short walk to G and g. Everyone was feeling so fine we made it all the way around the campus!

A little rest at the end and on to the Domino game!

Celebrating Charlie

Charlie is now a (from our point of view) not so terrible two! Maybe his folks will say he has his moments but Saturday we celebrated this great event.

He was good about greeting his guests.

Elmo was even there!

Charlie had to study his cake a little before getting all the candles blown out.

Tony schooled him in the fine art of peeling off a cupcake wrapper while Grandma supervised.

We tried for four smiles and eyes to the front but the kids had agendas of their own!

Cher And Share Alike!

Same two letters of first name, same last name, SAME BIRTHDAY!!! These guys have a lot in common!

Happy birthday, Charlie and Cher!! 

According To The Local Paper...

...I must be WAY ahead of my time!

Well, It's A Sunny One Anyway

Still on the chilly side but with hopes of Spring in sight. A good day for a birthday.

Happy birthday, Alan!