It has been a long time

well, we have been away.

Starting with a 90th birthday celebration
then a few days in Lake Chelan
then a quick trip to DesMoines Iowa
and now home

Lots to think about 
the easiest is the final day of touring DesMoines, because we visited the Capital.  Our friends Sid and Linda had been there and recommended taking the time.  So we did..

Pictures tell the story.  ( so to speak )

Here goes ..

The grand stairway
but many stairways...especially the library 

Many stained glass windows
many outstanding chandeliers  

A post office 

He  went up as far as allowed...

Yes, they also have magazines 

this dumb waiter might be old, but i would love one in my house

not the kitchen sink....the other sink   

Good bye to a grand building and already thinking about a return visit.


Well, this is just the beginning...
life is busy

life is exciting