Here's To Life!

  John, Xochitl and I went to Brookfield Zoo last Thursday. We saw wombats, goats, a tiger and giraffes among other animals but Xochitl's favorite was the animatronic dinosaurs situated throughout the zoo. They roared - and she roared back. She showed her dinosaur to the dinosaur at the zoo.  We had a fun day and Xochitl was a happy little girl.

  Enjoyed a very pleasant few days with Joy and Dan at their Michigan house in August. The weather was cooperative - no rain except on the drive up. We enjoyed eating out on their deck and being near the water. A little closer to the water than before since most of their beach has eroded and the stairs from their house stop at water's edge. We took a walk through a sculpture garden in Elk Rapids on Sunday afternoon. On Monday, we explored Mission Peninsula, finding a restaurant with outdoor seating for lunch and a vineyard where we could sample a wine flight and sit among the vines. And of course, I took photos of the great sunsets taken from their deck. Thanks Joy and Dan for your hospitality! We enjoyed our getaway Photos!