I couldn't get Dave to dress up and go out with me Salsa dancing, but at least he was a willing babysitter for me white I went out for a farewell evening with my friends from work: Tamira Palmetto de Spain (the most beautiful name I've heard on the left) and Paul Goebel and his girl friend Carrie on the Left). These are some good friends that I will miss dearly when we move to Syracuse.

Dave and his endless inclination to play with food. The kids sure eat it up!

We got one weekend up north just as the blackflies were getting going. We planted potatoes in the garden, russet fingerlings and some old sprouting things from the pantry. The kids were a big help. Isabel also worked with Dave on a trail into the swamp. Then they went into the cave under the limestone bridge. Calvin was afraid of going all the way through, but Isabel was fearless. We've been busy since getting ready to move to the hosue in Syracuse. It's a madhouse right now, but we're still finding time to have a little fun. Dave made stilts and showed them off to the kids.