The Height of Summer

The rain has returned today to northern Maine. One effect of all this rain is lush flower gardens. Here we share a few pictures of the gardens Gary has worked so hard to cultivate.

And last but not least is another picture of Bridget from last week. She is enjoying the outdoors with Grampy.

A Day in Massachusetts

We came down to Massachusetts two days ago. Louise is free again - the book is done! We are visiting with Bridget, Gina, and Bob. Look at this cute picture of little Bridget. She is a firecracker for sure! She loves books and looks at them a lot.

 Today we visited the Wayside Inn and mill near it, and then went to the Garden in  the Woods. Sponsored by the New England wildflower society, this is quite a place. We actually hiked for about two hours in a wonderful setting with flowers, brooks, fences, and nature. There were a few mosquitoes, but this spot was worth it. Nice trails and such a peaceful, relaxing place.

 The chapel at the Wayside Inn.

 The Wayside Inn in Sudbury. Mass

 Louise at the replica of the old gristmill at the Wayside Inn.

 The entrance to the Garden in the Woods in Framingham.

A lily pond with flowers, water lilies, turtles.

A chipmunk having a lunch.

A butterfly on the cone flowers.

 Gary on one of the garden paths.

July??

The weather is still so wet and cold that is certainly doesn't feel like July. Louise is still working nonstop on the Washburn book. It is coming right along and the end of it is near (we hope!) Gary was just elected president of the Salmon Brook Historical Society. Bob and Gina have brought Bridget for a visit. We share a picture of Bridget, and a couple of the flowers that are growing nicely despite the rain!

This is Bridget at almost 11 months. Notice that she really likes books.

This is a supertunia called Bermuda, a lovely shade of pink.

This is Gary's shade garden.