Yes, that's Ady's birthday cake in that flower pot. Made by Nicki.
What a beautiful birthday girl!
The outside view of The Infinity room at House on the Rock in WI
Happy Surprise 50th birthday Elena 8-24-2011
Fun with Dan and Amy at Rock Creek campout.Okay, so I lied about never getting behind again. I'm not making that promise anymore. My intentions are good, but so many things happen, along with just plain laziness, that before I know it I'm 3 months behind. A true blogger should be consistent ( I'm thinking at least once a week, or month). I am consistently inconsistent. Well, August was a great month. Kirk and I took a day trip and drove to Spring Green, WI where we toured The House on the Rock. The builder, whose name escapes me at this moment, was quite an eccentric person. Along with his "fiance", they built and furnished this house with extravagant, and unusual decor. The architecture itself is rather unique also. Kirk and I spent over 4 hours there and that was the fast tour. It would take much longer if you really took your time. It is a must see though. My favorite part was the Infinity room.
On August 8 our granddaughter, Adyson turned 8 years old. We celebrated her birthday at Ben and Nicki's. Robyn and Kristy met us there as Adyson had spent a week with us at the Chaparral Campground. Nicki made Ady's birthday cake which was a dirt cake with gummy worms placed in a flower pot and decorated perfectly for an 8 year old. Adyson was simply beautiful in her birthday dress. She's growing up to be such a beautiful young lady.
Kirk and I drove to Gladbrook to visit his mother, and also to spend some time with Dan and Amy at the annual Rock Creek campout near Grinnell, Iowa. It is always good to see them and the food was great. Lily and Chuy got to spend the day with Grandma Mavis while we were at Rock Creek.
We were able to surprise Elena for her 50th birthday in Monmouth. Elena's daughters had planned the surprise birthday party. Jim (Elena's husband) had mexican food catered and the girls brought drinks and appetizers. The theme was an Hawaiian Luau. Many family and friends were there to celebrate. I really believe Elena was surprised and had a great time.
