7-7-18

Today we left Holland, Michigan to go to Detroit. 

Detroit was fun. We went to a museum and walked along the lake front.

We looked at Canada.

See the flag on the right???

7-6-18

Today I was feeling a bit better so we went on a hike. Of course, I got a call from the hospital saying that I had what I said I had, and got the medicine I said I needed. Picked that up.

We hiked up a dune and then back down again to the beach on Lake Michigan.

7-5-18

Today I took family photos. Lots and lots of them. Here is us with Dan's parents. I love this picture.

We went out to dinner to celebrate my MIL's 80th birthday. I still wasn't feeling well and had a bit of a breakdown after taking photos. 

It's Jes's birthday today! 

7-4-18

Squirt and Aza arrived today.

I didn't take many pictures because I woke up sick and had to take myself to the hospital. I waited in the waiting room (it was not really the ER, but a kind of urgent care attached to the hospital) for two hours before being seen by a doctor who did not believe I had what I said I had, and would not give me the medicine I said I needed. I was miserable all day.

7-2-18

One of the joys of traveling is seeing new yarn stores. This one was really special. I think I spent about an hour in there salivating and buying some special things. Not too much... but some treats.

7-1-18

Blueberries and waffles with coffee milk for breakfast at the lake!

I spent all day in the kitchen preparing a meal for 20 or so.

And once again, the sunset was beautiful

6-30-18

Driving to Michigan... to see our kids and all the other members of Dan's family.

We made it to the lake house in time for the beautiful sunset.

6-29-18

Look at Teensie's new collar. It's turned inside out... but it was braided by Aza. I sewed the buckle on, and the flowers from her old collar. She needs a collar because tomorrow she's going to Nana's house for 10 days while Dan and I go to a family reunion.

6-28-18

Today I was marking things off my to do list in anticipation for our trip tomorrow. Three drug stores were visited and the pet store and I reviewed an article and wrote a letter for my external review. A huge storm came. See the sky?

6-25-18

Studio today. Threw a bunch of 1 lb tea bowls and a vase. Got some stuff from the kiln.

6-24-18

Worked on penguin curriculum today and then noticed how nice the yard looked! Dan does such a great job.

6-22-28

I love my corn thingy!

6-20-18 part 2

We picked chanterelle mushrooms today from a friend's woods. Chiggers. Abounded.

6-20-18 part 1

At the studio today, I glazed.

6-19-18

I'm crocheting an Afghan thing. Normally I don't like crocheting too much but I love making these scrapwork pieces from leftover pieces of yarn.

6-18-18

It's done! I can't wait to see what people think when it goes on exhibit. I'm going to write a book that goes along with it- find interesting tidbits to tell.
Five feet high and eight feet long.

6-16-18

We are all worried about Squirt. He has three screws pressing on his spinal cord. Here is one image from his CT scan.

6-14-18

My mural has been accepted in a juried art show at the museum so I'm spiffing it up.

Today we worked on the new penguins curriculum because Dan sold a few kits.

6-13-18

We went out to eat because I'd had a hard day. We tried Chipotle and it was too crowded. So we went to Little Italy. I liked the eggplant sandwich.

6-12-18

Happy 10th birthday, Buddy! Aunt Chrissy misses you!

6-11-18

Why did the rat snake cross the road? See how it keeps its body in the black area of the painted symbol?

6-10-18

My former student is having a baby girl!

6-9-18

The lobster dinner.

I ate an entire lobster (that's mine on the left).

6-6-18

 Does this lamp make my butt look big?

I am a ghost and I like it.