Nate and Lidet's Crocs

Ray and I had a walk before the kids were up; Polly had a run. Vanessa and the Captain arrived; Ray left. Polly took Vanessa to the Y; the Captain and I worked in the garden, with some help from Lidet. Both the kids want to check for eggs many times during the day. The chickens were ranging far into the woods today; I am reluctant to rain them in because I am glad to see Sylvia off the nest.

Good blackberry season approaching

After lunch, Jim took the kids to the Y; Mom and Dad went to their house. Polly and I sat on the deck in the sun, talked and laughed, started on supper, called Bonney. It was great. Everybody gradually came back. I made pasta salad and thawed the pork kabobs from a month or so ago. We did a little tidying up. Amber and her two children arrived a little after 6. Lidet took over (not really). They had a good time. Other people arrived: Becky and Kent, Michelle and Brian (he is a friend of Jace's) and her daughter, who is Nate's age. A good time was had by all; lots of good food and drink. Deb and John. But not a soul from Kenney Ridge.

Look at the blueberries!

A storm was threatening for hours, but most people had left by the time it was actually raining. My Dad and Deb apparently could talk to each other for hours, which is fine. Polly was trying to get the kids to sleep. Ray and Jim and I watched Doc Martin after they were all gone. Lots of dishes to do. Thunder and lightning and wonderful rain for the veggies.