We're Back! It was a fast trip, but SOOOOOOOOOO worth it! It was so good to see Jason, Andrea, and Boaz. Andrea and Jason made us feel so very at home...Andrea had the prettiest little "Welcome/Happy Anniversary basket" on our bed when we got there. I think we gained a few pounds while we were there....Andrea is way too good a cook....I'm trying a great Thai recipe this week.

We had a ball with Bo! He's such a happy baby... so very busy....and really likes being around people... (especially grandpa and grandma, ha ha). He's getting a couple teeth- halfway through...so he was a little fussy, but grandpa and grandma were happy to give him a little extra spoiling...after all, we won't see them again until Christmas.

I took a little trip while I was there...actually, it was a short quick trip down the stairs at about 3am...was going across the hall to the bathroom and didn't want to wake everyone up by turning on the light ....thought I felt the corner of the bathroom so I stepped in.....OOOOYA.....stepped into thin air and flew down the stairs on my shoulder/leg! very graceful....just thankful nothing broke....got bruises and aches and pains to show for it...but feel very lucky! Guess my trying to not wake anyone up didn't work...oops....

Well, anyway, we still are glad we went ....had a wonderful time. Here's a couple more pictures of our time with the kids:

The summer has sure flown by!! We've been so busy, but it has been a great summer.
Mike and I were planning a little Anniversary get-away this weekend to Iowa. Well, He came in the bedroom at 5am before he left for work and said."I just have to have a "Baby Bo Fix"!!!! So, I talked to Jason and Andrea and they were nice enough to let us come - we hope they know that we will be looking forward to seeing them, too!!! Are we crazy? We will leave here Friday evening and coming back by Monday night...Mike can't get away more than that.....It should be fun though...Mike and I really enjoy traveling together. ......Andrea just called to give us info on how to get on base, etc. , She says that "Bo requested" that Grandpa and Grandma watch - his Baby Mozart movie with him....We are going to have soooooooooooo much fun!

BABY ANDERSON

We are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO excited for the new "Anderson Baby" to arrive in September! I went to a wonderful baby shower last week for Dawn: so many wonderful presents, cute clothes, etc. I had alot of fun making the baby quilt and pillow for "baby". I'm ready to start my next one if I can just find some "quilt time.".

Blah, Blah, Blah

Just a short note to make you laugh....Grandpa and Grandma were over last night...we were talking about everybodys blogs (we all agree we REALLY like Paul's). Grandpa had his own version.....he said that he had a hard time getting into some of the "Blah's". Grandma corrected him, "Blogs, Roger, Blogs".

Grandma's Visit

I'm finally home after what seems like one perpetual vacation this summer. Mike and I spent 4 wonderful days camping in Grand Marais (still our favorite place). It was so beautiful up there.
Then 6 days later Karen and I went to Sibley State Park for 3 days. It was also very relaxing and always a good time with Karen (3 days of laughing, good talks, etc). I got home a week ago last Wed and due to some unexpected time off at work, I decided I needed to have a "Baby Bo Fix". Mike thought it was a great idea, so, since he couldn't get off work I took off Thursday for St louis (promising to take tons of pictures). The trip went well (except for maybe the night in "Pittsville, Il" at the "Green Acres Motel".) It was all very appropriately named. - Very clean and safe....but felt like I was back in the 60's....I just couldn't drive any more (had gone 480 miles). I spent 3 days in St Louis spoiling my grandson.....and just relaxing with Jason and Andrea...they were wonderful and we had a great time! They have a beautiful house and a really pretty, safe and quiet neighborhood. Lot of good food (way too much). Stayed overnight by Madison and got to spend the evening with Ronnie and Monica...it had been way too long since I'd seen them. Got home Tuesday evening and was back at work Wednesday. Right now, just waiting for the ambulance to bring my patient home. it will be good to get back as I've been all over the twin cities taking care of a large variety of patients (mostly hospice). It was good to get out of my comfort zone, but I want back in the zone for awhile!

If you know me, you know I love my birds! Wilma and I are always trying to steal each others birds by giving the best food (especially the hummingbirds) ...but I guess there's enough to go around. ....Anyway......I heard that if you want to keep the ants out of your hummingbird feeder just put a little vaseline on the rod going towards the feeder and they won't go in...so, I thought it was worth a try. The other evening Mike and I were on the patio (watching the birds and other creatures) when a red-headed woodpecker decided to sit on the pole that my feeder was on. As we watched him, he did a slow slide down the pole, kind of like a very slow fireman.....only upside down....what a weird sight! Guess that proves it not only keeps ants away but woodpeckers also!
Gail

"A Big Puddle"

This is just a quick note to make you smile. Karen always makes me smile!
I told her yesterday that she should have more company over since her apartment looks so cute and homey......She remarked that it was so hot out that her friends would just melt...and all I'd have left would be a "BIG PUDDLE OF COMPANY!" hmmmmm, interesting....a puddle of company......thanks Karen.