From west to east....

Here I am in Gaithersburg (and Baltimore and DC) to spend a few weeks with more of the wonderful people in my life... and to meet my darling little niecelet-- LUCIA! Oh, shes just grand, I have to say...

Of course its nice to see Rita and Juan too...

We've been enjoying beautiful days, lots of walks, fun meals, and keeping lil' la luce busy and happy... (Or is it her busy keeping us entertained...??) One afternoon Rita, Lucia and I drove down to College Park and had a picnic lunch with Katiedid.
... and watched the master farmer at work on her plot of land. (That would be Katie...)
Another another fine summerlike day was spent in the back yard enjoying the hot hot sunshine and the dandeilions...

Helping momma empty the dishwasher...
Saturday we went to the Sheep and Wool Festival, which was great fun. (I think perhaps they should consider a nice cool fall day for a wool and sheep festival... but hey? I'm not complaining. Just not interested in buying socks and sweaters in 90 degrees.) That evening we had a delicious dinner with Beth down in DC. I really do love this area and these cities.

Bright eyed and bushy tailed:

So much love...