Family Time on the River

This weekend we got together with Dorothy's clan to spend some time at the river for good food, good company, and fun.

We met at the club house at the Illinois River Ranch and ate lunch overlooking the river

in air conditioned comfort. That's my kind of camping out.

Everyone walked, floated, swam down the river.

There goes Hunter.

Most of the kids swam over to the bluff and jumped off into the water.  Jenna went over 3 times.

School Dance

14 year old Marley is ready to attend the

 last 8th grade dance of the year

Patient Tank

I've never seen a dog as patient with children as our neighbor's Tank.

Gracen hooked a bungee  cord to Tank's collar and led him all around the yard.

Gracen hooked her end of the cord to the bush and although Tank could have easily

 walked away, he sat there until she returned for him.

Dorothy bought this table at an auction

and it has been handy for the grand kids

to do projects on. If we put toys, tools,

containers, etc. on it, Gracen will keep busy

for hours.

Note the tape measure Gracen has

attached to her pants. She's a future

engineer.

Princess Sleepover

Jenna and Gracen came over last night to spend the night with Poppie and Nana.

We ate home made hamburgers and french fries.

The girls made themselves comfortable.

They were on the swing-set this morning before they even got dressed

Clematis

Every year our Clematis produces more blooms.