Check-up with Doc Goes Well!

We are so bored (a good thing) we are checking my cholesterol (which is fine). Next time we are checking Vitamin D! Nifty!

Back to Teaching for Nancy!

Today it is back to life post-travel with lectures, etc!

Raven says "Please do not leave like that again!"

Last Day in the States

Our last day in the States! Monique and I decided to have a bit of a relaxing time in a downtown spa; Tim hung out with his high school friend Rick. Was good to have the kitties to play with (Biner and Beta) as we were missing our kitties quite desperately by then...

Hiking Mount Ranier

Off Exploring with Ken and Monique

Ken and Monique picked us up from Tim's parents house, and we spent a swell day birdwatching in a little wildlife refuge south of Seattle. The bittern looks were as good as anyone could hope for! Dinner was amazing Thai in Seattle...

Rod & Arlene's 50th Wedding Anniversary!

Today was such a beautiful day, filled with love and joy. The morning church service was lovely, followed by a wonderful lunch with family and friends. The special M&M's that Arlene ordered were a favorite! The celebrations continued back at the Kastelle house, where some excellent visiting time was had by all.

Final Preparations for Rod & Arlene's special day!

Today final preparations for Rod and Arlene's anniversary celebrations were in full swing. This hard work demanded LOTS of Rod's excellent pumpkin pie! Later we all went for a lovely Chinese meal - great food and great to catch up with folks!

Nancy's Mom Enjoys Time in Aberdeen

Nancy and Joann get Mom on Facebook (but I think Evelyn really wants an iPhone...)

Helping Celebrate Rod & Arlene's 50th Wedding Anniversary

Nancy helps Arlene get the family photos ready for the big party, and enjoys some of Rod's delicious homemade blueberry pie.

We all also had several great night's out for dinner!

Arrival at Tim's Parents' House

Always great to see Rod & Arlene, and always a pleasure to see their great backyard birds, including (from top): Anna's Hummingbird with tongue out!); Flicker; Squirrel; Evening Grosbeak.

Next Stop: San Francisco

Had a lovely few days in San Francisco seeing friends and colleagues...

Last night in Paris

Tim in Barcelona