Finally....A Deck Awning

After all these years we finally put an awning over the deck. It's built from steel, not aluminum so it will be stronger in heavy winds and it's also cooler. Wish we would have done this years ago. The kids were surprised that it makes the deck look even larger...I agree:)

Balloon Flowers and Hostas in Bloom

Balloon Flowers are one of my favorites. They grow like a hollow ball, or a balloon, then bloom. They are a perennial, so I don't have to do anything but watch them bloom every year.

I have lots of Hostas in my yard. They grow long stalks of blooms once during the summer, but are known for their amazing foliage. They need lots of shade.

Orange Tomatoes

First ripe tomatoes of the year. These are orange tomatoes and very sweet.

Photos for Photography Display

Here's the photos I put in the Clinton Days this year.

Clinton Parade, Photography Show and Jon Schmidt

Waiting...waiting...waiting...patiently with their plastic sacks to hold candy.

My friend, Elaine, joined us for the parade.

Part of the Clinton Photography show.

Cathy Larsen and I went to the Jon Schmidt concert at Sandy Amphitheatre this evening. It was a great show. He's a fun entertainer. We enjoyed his performance of Love Story Meets Viva La Vida, which he did twice for the audience.

Cousins Sleepover

We have a tradition every year during our Clinton Fun Days. The grandboys (next year the girls will be old enough to come too) have a sleep-over at our house. They were so excited. We took them to the park where they were holding a chalk art festival.

Budding artists.

I love taking pictures of kids feet. I think they tell such a story. These kids were actually dirtier than is shown here. A quick shower took care of that!

A large hill caught their attention.

Excuse Me, Please...

This huge tank (?) passed through the little town of Farmington today. I wonder where it's going and what it is. I also wonder how close it came to the power lines crossing the road!