Summer Deck Time

It's hot, hot, hot.
Sizzling summer is here!

Still, Niko enjoys sunbathing
out on the deck.

Thankfully, we've been having some rain, too.

Goro loves to play with rain water.

(Awning has grommets for rain to escape)

I'm getting mosquito bites constantly.

"Mosquito magnet" is my middle name.

Mosquitoes are feasting on me.

You are safe, Goro & Niko.

Of course, we can't be too careful. Gotta
protect kids from mosquito-borne disease.

Have a safe & fun summer, everyone!

Goro

Niko

Two fur balls :-)

Sunday with Friend

Last Sunday, I got to meet a long-time

blogging friend in person:

Mariette from Mariette's Back to Basics

Dreamy image from Mariette's blog

I admire her various talent, knowledge, beautiful

home, healthy life style, kindness, generosity &

so many other things. Her husband Pieter is a truly

remarkable person as well. It was such an honor

for us (Goro & Niko's Dad & me) to meet them!

Lovely gift from them

When we got home,
Goro was all over the gift.

Especially the bag which had wine in it.

Goro~~~!

Niko got interested in the bag, too.

Goro & Niko had fun with the bag.
Mom & Dad enjoyed sweet treats :-)

Mariette & Pieter. Thank you for the thoughtful
gift and lovely time we spent together!