From the garden

Seattle, Washington
Sunday, May 24, 2015

Another joy of being home is that we were able to plant strawberries in our garden this spring. To our astonishment, they started producing just a few weeks later. It's good to be home!

All the good things in life

Seattle, Washington
Saturday, May 9, 2015

Saturday morning at our favorite restaurant: pho (#1), bread, and ca phe sua da. All the good things life.

Sushi redux

Seattle, Washington
Saturday, April 25, 2015

Tonight we had yet another Saturday night sushi evening--but this one was held without the assistance and encouragement of our Japanese exchange student. The results? Tasty, but not nearly as pretty. I'll keep working to perfect the presentation...

Pinball party!

Seattle, Washington
Saturday, April 25, 2015

We attended a nice birthday party at the Full Tilt ice cream parlor in Columbia City: great ice cream and A's first introduction to pinball. One round and she (and I) were hooked. She took one button and I took the other, and we played and played until our quarters were gone. Thank you V and family!

Rabbit treats

Seattle, Washington
Friday, April 24, 2015

There's nothing like having rabbits to change ones perspective on dandelions. I used to lunge at the dandelions with my digger in hand--now I see them as rabbit treats. That is, I still try to pull them up by the roots, but FIRST I pick the tasty delicacies and bring them inside to the rabbits...

"The Penderwicks in Spring"

Seattle, Washington
Saturday, April 18, 2015

We just finished Book 4 of the Penderwick series. It's wonderful. But make sure you read the other three first!

Birthday cake!

Seattle, Washington
Saturday, April 18, 2015

Frank really doesn't care a whit for cakes, birthday or otherwise, but some traditions must be upheld for the sake of the family. Could only find three candles, but the singing was just as hearty. Happy Birthday, Frank!