Lemon Meringue Pie, Oh My!

Being one of 27 grandchildren, one on one time with Gramma is really special. Gramma Dorothy is a very good pie maker. On this day, she and Caite decided to make a lemon meringue. An internet recipe, improvising without a rolling pin (isn't that what empty wine bottles are for) or a rolling canvas, lots of pots and pans later, some angst and a lot of laughter, the golfers, Delse and Elaine, were the recipients of this amazing effort. Thanks you girls!

Ready for the oven...

Baked and ready to eat...

A Dad and his Girl

Working photos from this year. What fun memories.
Glad I "book" them.



No one prouder than a dad with his nearly grown up girl.
And such a lovely one at that!

College Bound

Rick and I took Caite to college this weekend.
So now I am letting go.

So grown up!
How proud I am.

Wings

Once in awhile, I capture a moment so tender that it makes my
heart light. This moment is one of these. Fiddling with my camera,
I came upon Caite in an introspective moment. It is a fitting name,
Wings, as Caite is about to dust hers off as she heads for college.

The Graduate

My youngest graduated from Jesuit High School this year.
How did I get so old?

Once when she was about 5, I told her I thought she
was growing up way to fast. She didn't miss a beat
with her reply. "Well, your mother let you grow up."
So I have tried to guide this one but in the end it is
probably she who has guided me.

In the fall, our home will be an empty nest. I am
a bit worried about the quiet.

Round 3: Hawaii aka My Kids Will Probably Kill Me

This is the latest but not the last. Aren't you glad. LOL
It is the funniest.



Need I say more!

Aloha

Are You Ready World?

Run Caite, Run

This is the juxtaposition of 2 photos. You see Caite
at the hand off and then powering through in the
same lane. Such strength, such determination on
her face. But I am not surprised because she goes
after what she wants.

She's at the starting gate and her world knows no bounds.
She has big things in store for us. Are you ready, world?