Great Uncle Arn visits Nick, Leann, Noah, Samantha, and Charlie

When we went to Ohio and Pa. last month Arn was able to stop and see Nick, Leann, Noah, and Samantha. Noah just turned 4 years old and Samantha is 7 months old. We sure wish we could spend more time with them. We'll be going back to Pa. in Aug. for Chris and Maren's wedding. What cute kids!

Happy Mother's Day!

I had a very nice Mother's Day even though the kids weren't home. Arn and I went to a favorite creperie in Denver for breakfast and then played 18 holes golf. I heard from the kids one way or another and hope to spend time with them when I can. Your time is the best gift you can give someone. Even a simple phone call to remember someone means a great deal. Both of our mothers are wonderful people and we love them very much.

They've taught us many things. The pic of Dorothy is only a couple of years old whereas the one of Catherine is from 1988 and was taken at our house in Ohio around the time of Meredith's baptism. Mom Southward is now 85 and Mom Casciato is 93.

We've had many fun times and memories with both Mom's.

Happy 60th Birthday Arn!

Happy Birthday Arnold William Micheal. We celebrated Arn's 60th birthday on Sat. with a bunch of friends over for bocce and a Mexican dinner. Coronas and margaritas were flowing. I can't believe he's 60 years old. He certainly doesn't act his age or feel it. He's quite a fun guy and goes by many names......Arnold, Arn, Arnie, Arnlaud, Frank, Billy Mike, Uncle, .......feel free to add more......Happy Birthday!

Look what I found!

I hiked up to the reservoirs yesterday and noticed somebody has put up a swing! What a great idea. It's obviously an adult swing because it is high off the ground and swings out over the water. I stopped on the way back to try it out! Now if somebody would leave a canoe with paddles like at Long Lake in Crested Butte.

The view from the swing.

Pussywillow bushes I've never noticed before. Things are just beginning to bud up there probably due to the altitude.

The return view of the some rock formations. I think I've been up there before but don't totally remember the way. I usually hike the reservoirs by myself so I'll wait to go with Arn to check that out again.

Mother Mother makes Laundry Detergent

I've been using homemade laundry detergent for a month or so. It works and smells great. I'm probably saving tons of money!
Recipe - 1 cup grated soap (Fels Naptha is what I used but I've read online that it is petroleum based so I'm looking for an alternative called Zote which is supposed to be plant based), 1/2 cup Washing Soda, 1/2 cup Borax. That's it. It only takes 1 heaping TBSP. and I stir the jar to get a good mix.