leder legends

It is VERY hot today. Here in Grand Rapids the transition from spring to summer is instantaneous. The garden is growing! Unfortunately so are the weeds so I'll be weeding for the next few weeks! The columbines (aquilegia) are spectacular this year. Arie enjoys his two favorite indulgences The side yard continues to be my favorite part of the yard. I think I need to put a bench in there this year.

Sarah wrapped in the quilt she made for Andrew The quilt Clematis --glorious isn't it? More clematis

We had a slow start this year. Rains help tremendously!!

Meet Riley- daughter of my niece Denise! 

Didn't Arie do a good job??

I took Arie on a mystery trip-supposedly for his birthday (the big 60) and our anniversary (34 years this year). We left about 10:30 AM and headed north to Charlevoix (3 hours) , a sleepy winter town but a booming vacation town in the summer. We strolled around town, saw some boats, had a latte, and bought a ceramic angel for my collection and some fudge for the kids. We then headed for the B&B that I had chosen: The House on the Hill in Ellsworth, Michigan. He was impressed: especially given the fact that I never do things like this because it takes planning and I am not a planner. The B&B was beautiful. When we arrived, we found there were some other people that we knew staying at the Inn! In fact there were 5 other couples! All of the guys turned or are turning 60 this year and we ladies got together and planned this weekend. We had a mini "roast" during which they each received "interesting" gifts from their wives! We then headed to Tap...