oh. what do you do in the summertime

when all the world is green?
do you fish in a stream, or lazily dream on the banks as the clouds go by?
is that what you do?
so do i.

actually mine don't.

here is what my children did this summer:

 

 

 

 

apparently mikey's bike needed a make-over. and didn't you know, gold is the in-color this summer.

i especially like the white racing stripes on the back.

and they were especially thoughtful in the process. they put cardboard down on the garage floor to catch the overspray. and i am impressed with the quality of the job...not a lot of extra paint on the wheels or seat. except up close i can see that they painted the seat as well. i guess it wasn't black enough for them. maybe it was a little faded.

but this was not the first time they experimented with the spray paints. our bushes out back were not just green...and the rocks...rainbow of fruit flavors.

so if you need a little painting done, i am willing to hire them out. just give us a call!

what's your name?

this is my married name:

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There are 657 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

and here is my maiden name:

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There are 2 people with my name in the U.S.A. How many have your name?

help, please.

i am preparing for the long winter ahead. i know, who can think of winter so soon...but i need to be prepared.

i am looking for songs for a new playlist. songs having to do with sunshine...any ideas?

thanks for your help. maybe i will send you one if you help me. that is, if you want one. and i can't guarantee it will be done soon. but definitely before winter.

mt. evans, my only 14er...

here we are at the top of mt. evans. we went on july 26th when my parents were in town. it is simply beautiful. although i wish it had been a clear day.



a view of a bunch of other 14ers around.


these little baby mountain goats sure captured mikey's attention.


another view.


the line on the mountain is the road...creepy!


the sign (obviously): america's highest auto road.


a yellow-bellied marmot:


a little lake part way up:


if you click up close, you can see my dad driving up the mountain:


shawn & mikey at the summit (only he and shawn climbed up to the top):

mikey b.

this boy just turned six years old on monday (a bit late in posting...).

 

*he is a good boy.
*he loves anything with wheels...bikes, cars, scooters, 4-wheelers, motorcycles...
*he loves anything involving a ball.
*i have even caught him watching baseball and golf on tv.
*he is thoughtful, especially in his prayers.
*he loves to be with his dad.
*he loves donuts, cookies, cake...anything sweet.
*he will still snuggle with me in the mornings.
*he loves his "blue owls" (blanket) and takes the fringe of the blanket and twists it in his ear when he is tire.
*in fact, when he is tired and no blanket is around to twist in his ear, he will make do with anything...even my finger.
*he loves to play with tucker (or as he says "tuckuh").
*he loves life.

happy birthday! mikey!

colorado state flower

the columbine...very beautiful.

scenes from our morning walks...

well, tucker and i walk. the kids ride their bikes.