We went to a baseball game–Lugnuts vs Loons–on Sunday afternoon.  HOT day.

This is a burgundy gaillardia.  I planted these last fall, so this is their first appearance.  I’m very happy with them!

This is the first time we’ve had sunflowers.  These seeds were part of a wedding present from David and Wa.  They’re wonderful!

Our black-eyed susans are blooming very joyfully this year.  Yes, Boodely, I do plan to get some to you eventually!

More flower pictures are on my Flickr site. 

One of the towers on a bridge.  For lots more photos you may look at my Flickr site if you’re interested. 

Jerram Barr taught a class on the Doctrine of Sanctification which Tom and I attended.  Here he is autographing one of his books for Tom.

Our trip to England was all we’d hoped for.  This picture is taken on the bridge overlooking the river Cam in Cambridge.  Tom bought me the hat.  We ate lunch at the Caffe Uno (sign just over my hat).

Hannah went with us to the Cascades last evening.  She said she enjoyed it—being with two “old people” (Tom’s words) sitting on lawn chairs for hours watching cars drive by. 

Greasy, salty fries and drinks.

We both enjoy Hannah.

She’s putting her cell phone number on her grandpa’s cell phone.

We actually got chilly during the evening.  Didn’t feel like summer, but at least no mosquitoes bothered us!

We went to the local farmers’ market this morning specifically to get tart cherries.  After eating breakfast at Bob Evans, we got busy at home.  Tom did a HUGE amount of weeding and watering; I baked a cherry pie.  We’re going to see fireworks this evening at Cascades.

Tom transplanted these raspberry plants from his previous home.

There are a few more photos on my Flickr account of the freshly weeded garden areas.  He says it felt good to do it; I’m very, very appreciative!!!  My gardens are cleaner than I’ve ever kept them, thanks to Tom.

This is my contribution from the morning.

Tom and I went to the members’ choice awards ceremony at The Earle in Ann Arbor last night.  As always, The Earle provided a beautiful selection of tasty items.   It was good to see David and Wa and to meet Lynch Travis, who won best actor award from the members.  A very nice evening.

I’ve uploaded more photos on Flickr.

Lorraine and Bill invited Tom and me over to meet Thanh, former roommate of their son Rob at Western Michigan University.  Thanh is visiting in the States this year with the intention of perfecting his English.  Over delicious, home-made shortcake and fresh Michigan strawberries, we enjoyed learning more about Thanh and his life.

Lorraine just gave me copies of photos she took at the reception she, Pat, and Chris prepared for Tom and me after our marriage.

I like this one, too; we were unaware she was snapping a photo.

Tom arranged this whole surprise for me!  We had a wonderful time.  More photos on my Flickr site.

Tom and me at breakfast.

Kelsey was one of my language arts students way back in 7th grade.  She is graduating with honors and headed for Grand Valley; I attended her open house and took this picture of her with her band director, another friend of mine.

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Meggan is another former student of mine; she took my poetry class while a student in 7th grade.  She is graduating with honors and will continue to run for Michigan State.  Many students forget about their middle school teachers, so the few who remember and invite me to their open houses are prized!