Dream house is under way...

We now have a driveway (notice Charlie modeling the new driveway) and a well. Water flows abundant- 60 gallons a minute and it's clean and tasty! We're lucky. The guys drilled 114 feet so we have lots of good water. Silvio has been working hard (by himself) to get the water pipes in and the land leveled for the footing. I'm hoping the photo above shows him putting in the pipe that will hook to my new washing machine because the laundry mat is getting old. :) I can't believe how fast he's gotten things done- again, alone. I'm really impressed and proud of him. Today they poured the footing and I can see the outline of our house. Really exciting! Thanks Silv?

Forest Fair- Girdwood, 2009

The Forest Fair is back! What a great event. Evelyne, Storm, and I spent the day walking the path between the trees admiring the crafts of local people. The fair was packed with beautiful art, pottery, and clever crafts. Many times Eef and I wished we had not only thought of the idea but had the time to make it. :) We ate the most amazing garlic, cheese bread lunch. This year we had great weather and no arrests to make. :) I'm already looking forward to the fair next year.

Visit to SLC

I recently spent almost two weeks in Salt Lake City, Utah. I haven't been "home" in three years so the visit was long overdue. I loved seeing my nieces and nephews. They've grown so much; I felt sad that I am so far away. They are great kids- cute, funny, and smart. I also met David, my newest nephew. He's absolutely darling. I caught up with a few friends- Sandy, Barbara, and Angie. It's good to know my friends are still my friends. I've missed them.

My mom and I spent most of our time playing cards, laughing, and running around. We went to the Art's Festival and bought some really interesting art. We watched movies and ate our favorite, movie theater popcorn. :) My mom has lost her winning touch when it comes to cards though. I tried to go easy on her, but...

Other highlights: Ikea, cooking with Patty (Julia Childs should be scared), becoming a regular at the local post office through my 19 box shipments, and Apollo Burger (there's never enough fry sauce).

I had a great visit. I miss everyone terribly.