One of the bearded iris prints hanging in my studio


(explanation...I had to crop this photo and could only do it on Picasa...so it's posted out of order. See other prints posted further down. I still have much to learn with blogging.)

Kevin's parents are coming this weekend for a visit, so I was inspired to make homemade cinnamon rolls. My Grandma and Mom taught me how to make rolls when I was 12 (or was I 9? I cannot remember. I just remember it was in our house in the south end of Wellman)


Here they are raising prior to baking. They have to double in size before baking. I use a lot of cinnamon. Did you know that cinnamon is great for cholesterol?




Can you smell them? I consumed more than I should have, but they're the best when they are just out of the oven.



Kari, you wanted to see now my printed and framed photos looked hanging on our walls, so here you go....

Two of the architectural shots from Lyon.




2 more from Lyon...




In my studio

It was a gorgeous fall day (well, technically speaking it's still summer)...and too beautiful to not do something outdoors. It was cloudy and in the 60s. So...after work, Kevin and I went on the nature trail for a bike ride. Below are pictured some things we saw along the trail.




We stopped on this bridge to look at the stream and the surrounding fields.





Goldenrod is in full bloom. Not a good thing for those suffering with allergies.




A delicate little blue wild flower. Don't know the name.




A close up of a thistle. I didn't realize there was a little blue color in these.




Kevin watching the creek below.




Have never seen this bug before....but we can be sure there will be more of them in the future.




Another farm that borders the trail.




Tractor crossing....watch out!




Kevin loading the bikes to return home.

Steve and Marti host a family party...in their new house :o)



This is the spectator section. Mom and Maynard watching the pool party






Andrew (trying to get the water out of his ears), Makenna, Kevin, Steve, Zeke, Marti





Steve and Zeke






One of Makenna's unique dives





Kevin preparing to dive




Andrew had the most creative diving techniques




Spectators Maynard and Mom/Grandma






Marti challenged Kevin to a race





Makenna getting ready to exit the pool

Andrew's fluid dive...he's self taught, I'm sure.





Kevin's synchronized swim routine. He learned simply by watching the Olympics...no lessons.