Went fishing!

. . . .  with my parents, Aunt and Uncle and a cousin on Spectacle Lake, WA.  Oh my, but we had a good time.  My dad had surgery on his back about a month ago and I was glad I had agreed to go (this trip wasplanned a year in advance).  I loaded and unloaded the boat each day.  I helped him in the boat and it took Mom and I both to haul him up onto the dock. We caught limits of trout on 2 of the three days.  One bucket was salted for pickling and the rest were frozen.  I think it was just the 'tonic' he needed.  When not fishing, we played games and enjoyed the view.

From Spectacle Lake Resort

Island Retreat . . . . . .

This week, while at my parents for a few days, I spent a day mowing the lawn, digging in some bags of steer manure, changing license plates, emptying the composter, storing the compost, starting a new batch, and washing a dog.  They have been slowing down which is so hard because the mind still thinks younger.  I used to think they would be around forever but knew this is not possible.  Generations of family is such a gift.  Looking back into the past with wonderful memories, then living the future and building (like blocks) memories for our children and grandchildren.

Today Viven  made 3 yo-yo's for the apron I made for her.  She also learned to load 2 stitches on the needle before pulling the thread thru and is now on her way to doing a running stitch.

Viven has learned to make yo-yo's

Modeling the finished apron I made