I love libraries! I have such fond memories of library smells, discovering Nancy Drew books and signing up for summer reading programs.
Becky's library is gorgeous - one year old, clean, and full of new, great smelling books!
They have a beautiful craft room, friendly workers and lots of toys.
We're signed up, we've scheduled all their exciting events, and we've been everyday to check in. Do you love your library as much as I do?
And then there were more visitors! Mom and Dad were speaking in Maine, and drove two hours out of their way to visit Becky. In the midst of her affliction, she was comforted.
Dad was obviously a little tired. We never guessed one of his granddaughters would be brave enough to fix his hair while he was sleeping. Thank you all for your tender mercies!
There are many lakes up where Becky lives, and they all have really big names.
This lake came with cute, little islands you can visit.
Obviously we had access to canoes and kayaks, and a floating dock!
Miller never went in the water, but spent his whole day riding in the canoe with anyone that wanted to take him for a ride.
Cooper and Sawyer became quite adept with the paddles!
If this is your kind of lake experience, come visit us in New Hampshire!
This is a nother one of those lakes in New Hampshire with the really long names! (This is not a post card - this is the view today, oh, about 12:30 p.m. )
I can't say I've had a lot of lake experience...here and there, all a really long time ago.
I must say Miller fit right in.
The water is COLD! Yet the kiddies still swim?
The sunshine is beautiful, the wind very mild.
The houses along the shore are so beautiful!
I could get use to living here!
Leaving is always hard! But we'll be back - would anyone like to enjoy this summer treat with us while we're here?
There have been many gifts given to Becky while she's been in the hospital. Lots of flowers, thank you!
Sometimes funny things like this, that put a smile on your face. You know she'll love them later. Thanks, really.
There have been meals delivered to us at home, and treats to Becky, thank you again.
One of her favorite treats was a visit by her Ben, freshly bathed. It was the highlight of her long stay. Until last night.
This came in the mail. By her. I once read she thought she couldn't do portraits. I would have to disagree. It's beautiful, perfect, and just what the doctor ordered.
There is a Shaker Village down the road from Becky's house, and I found out no one had been to visit.
There is a steep admission for the tour of the village, on the right side of the road.
Or, you can stay on the left side of the road and view a 20 minute movie, which shows you everything on the right side of the road that costs money, as well as visit the museum and shop.
We opted to stay on the left side of the road. Did you know the Shakers were called such as their dancing was very vigorous?
They also chose to live celibate lives, as brothers and sisters. 
Working hard, living simple, and promoting harmony were key to their happiness. Their religion was founded by a woman during the religious upheaval in New York in the 1800's.
This picture is for their Mom. They're enjoying a squash roll, a Shaker recipe special.
And we made sure we had one to share with her!
I stand in awe of my mother's garden. It's designed with perfection, spaced just right, and growing enough food to feed a small army. Did I know about the required gardening headgear if it's raining? No. Now I know the Walmart bag makes all the difference.
And rule number two, don't let the kids inside the fence. Keep them on the outside, picking peas so delicious Sawyer ate far more than his share.
I never thought I would be with my father on Father's Day!
Since Becky is in the hospital, 
As you can see their home is full of light -
And since my boys can't be with their Dad on Father's Day
When we walk around the block, after dinner, Miller has to be wrapped up or he's fresh meat for all the mosquitoes. If he stays covered, he's pretty safe. If I stop and gaze at something along the way, they dive bomb him. Eventually, he gets a little toasty, and wants to uncover a little. He's safe, as long as I keep moving. One time I was gazing, and pulled his stroller along backwards. They were all over him. As long as I kept moving forward with the air moving over him the mosquitoes stayed away. Isn't this so true with life? As long as we keep on the straight and narrow path, we're relatively safe from Satan. If we stop to gaze at the world, or turn backwards to look back, we're open to those bites. The gospel clothes us with safety, but if we choose to uncover, and slow or stop our progression, we'll be miserable!
We're trying to help the Ortons get their garden growing. We've got everything planted, and are now starting to see sprouts and lots of weeds! 
As we were replanting flowers from Mom, we found lots of rocks. We didn't know they were there to hold up the edge of the driveway. Another mistake. We made them a Cairn instead. 
My brother Rich did a little experiment last year in his garden that should be shared. He filled his empty milk jugs with water and placed them around his garden. His theory is that the jugs will retain radiant heat, and when things cool down at night, the jugs provide extra heat to the plant. The watermelon plant with jugs produced 15 melons. The one without jugs? One. This one jug is a small start, but we'll have plenty more to fill.
The boys found Kaleb's ju jitsu bag while he was in school. 
They came down with many different kinds of weapons and protective gear.
I think they were trying to impress me with more 
But this one impressed me the most!
