Busy Two Weeks

We decided to get away for a week and go up to the land. We love it there because it allows us to slow down and regroup. We get plenty of rest, and the solitude is so peaceful. In terms of altitude, we are about 6000 feet above sea level. Even in the spring, the nights are a bit chilly; the days are warm, though. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and came home rested.

The land doesn't look like much during the day, but the sunsets are spectacular, and the stars are incredible! We took a small telescope and enjoyed gazing at the enormous sky. The creations of God are a wondrous thing and bring peace to the soul and perspective to life.

On the way home we shared ice cream cones with our very happy (and tired and dirty) dogs.

We've been gone every night since we got back. We enjoyed a neighborhood barbecue and a celebration of Austin Thies's graduation from law school. Here he is playing guitar and singing for everyone. (Actually there were about 30 people there, although it doesn't look like it from this picture.) Austin and Kayte are singing together in this picture.

I smile to remember that I taught Austin and Kayte to play guitar when they were in their early teens. I'm glad they still play and sing as adults. How quickly time goes by!