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Monday, May 4, 2015

Binker Care Is Us

Sunday we went to Sacrament Meeting with the Hastings and then ran a couple of errands. We had a lovely Sunday dinner provided by Anna with a chocolate mousse cake from Costco by us. I took Rob and Anna to the airport for their flight to Billings via SLC and the rest of the evening we cooled our heels. Today we were on our own with a fairly complex schedule of departures, pick-ups, and drop offs. I walked the grade schoolers to their destination prior to taking Bella for a walk up Thomas Creek. We worked in a bit of time for some shopping for Mothers Day stuff (mostly unsuccessful) We beat a quick return to be home for various arrivals, and then went grocery shopping for the week's meals. There were several trips down the hill for piano lessons, dance lessons, and the like. By 7:00 P.M. all were safely gathered in and we finally ate dinner: cheese and beef enchiladas and homemade guacamole. It was a crazy day.

Sunday worship at the local Kirkland Temple

This girl is more fun than Christmas

A quick walk before they flew

Montana bound

A screening of The Half-blood Prince

Off to 6th and 2nd grade

Up the Thomas Creek Trail

The creek that gives its name to the trail

The choke cherries are just starting to pop

I made friends with this market

Homeward bound after school

Bella knows who her people are

Clara's dance class

Dinner -- finally!

Good night Reno; time for bed

Things are calm and it is almost bed time, so that's all for now.

OXO

Sunday, May 3, 2015

Clara's Baptism Day

Saturday, 2 May, Clara was baptized at the Neil Road Chapel in Reno. The boys gave the prayers, Anna and I spoke, and Rob did the heavy lifting. It was really a very nice service and I believe Clara was really pleased. Midday we drove up Mount Rose and down into Tahoe for some pleasant time at the beach. We returned home for dinner at Texas Roadhouse, Clara's choice for her special day. In the evening, the adults went to see Woman in Gold, which was very enjoyable.

Lovely sunrise on my morning walk

Dressed and ready to head to the church

I asked them to think pleasant thoughts

Clara with her mom and dad

Rob made some delicious cookies for the post-baptism fête

The family w/ grandparents

Roberto capturing the moment

Opening her baptism-day gift

Scriptures and a cool plaid bag

The small cove at Sand Harbor

She is unafraid of the sun

Others are more melanin-challenged

The lake level is very low: worst drought in hundreds of years

Digging to China or least down to the water table

WTH in a solitary pose

Our spot of shade at the foot of the Sierra Nevada...

With a great view of the lake

Making the loop around the point

A rocky detour

Beautiful blue Tahoe

The full group of walkers headed back to the beach

Texas Roadhouse

Viande rouge

A good flick

Rob and Anna are off to Montana, so we will be here with the kiddos for a few days. That's all for now.

OXO

Friday, May 1, 2015

Provo to Reno

Thursday we had cousins' breakfast in SLC. Back home we got ready to travel, had visit with Dr. Pain, and Thursday evening we met met the Taylors and Wais at Janet's for supper. Friday we headed to Reno. Arriving here we spent some time unpacking Clara's special gift from Auntie Maren and arranging furniture in Rob and Anna's dining room, reborn music room. The boys had friends here and Rob bought pizza for supper. We had a delightful sunset/moonrise walk and now we are ready for bed.