the week that was

my brother visits from Switzerland

you can see how kind he is

how much he loves me

it's mutual

we enjoyed a memorable dinner

wish i had taken a picture of the mussels
or the polenta
but we were too busy inhaling

then we drove to nana's old house

next day

liz graduates from high school

after which we dined at the Bombay House

then we fly to Chicago

eli is baptized 

a soggy morning washing the world clean

while inside we were all renewed

we love this boy so much

my daughter's distance mama

four grandson's grandma

while kate lives so so far away

when bea has something to say
we listen

these grandparent are also good friends
we're lucky

mama's baby is a big boy now

new scriptures from parents

hand stitched quilt with boy's favorite colors

from this loving grammy

61 years young

scratch spice cake 

my girl is an amazing cook

we managed to get clean

with suds and toys

take an architectural boat ride

to see the city and capture the history

of this special place

sisters day long walking

fast

katie treated the girls to glitter toes

a doll lovers must see

"kit" still her favorite

and "bitty"

matching dresses
dad gets a doll marketing education

soggy gorgeous day

required new stay dry jackets

love abounds in the windy city

slumped, worn out daddy

on the train

amazing outside talent

made the wait to get in delightful

and inside

just a taste

van gogh

teeny tiny brush strokes on an enormous painting

i wanted to join the girls

imagine painting fire that actually looks hot

she is lovely

vincent

i liked the colors here so much

smaller than i expected

the perfect hostess

devoted wife

hands on mother

missing photos...the hyde park art show

pizza pie, roasting poblano chili's, guacamole,
our walk through Obama's neighborhood
movie, games, more eating

thanks danny and katie

nate

sis opening a new chapter

sweetie
a wonderful week
a simply swell summer start!

(couldn't help the small alliteration)

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