August, staying home

April, May, June and July each had a significant travel adventure.   August has been a mostly stay-at-home-and-get-caught-up-with-friends month.

August has been a "toes up" month.

I've spent plenty of mornings and evenings enjoying the new Le Beanock (half beanbag, half hammock).  Whether it's a morning cup of coffee or an evening glass of  wine, I enjoy looking out over the garden.

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I especially like seeing all the lovely visitors to my flowers.  The hummingbirds, gold finch, butterflies and bees are all very attracted to my my large zinnia bed.

All these gorgeous flowers are from the seeds I harvest from the previous year.

Our oak tree was finally big enough to host its first robin's nest.

This little guy (center) was the last to leave the nest.

Even the humble day-lily is pretty.

I celebrated my 69th birthday with a 30 mile bike ride in the morning and then dinner with Rusty at Dish, our favorite restaurant.

Me and my favorite guy!

We've become acquainted with Phil and Barbara Heckman through church and various music performances.  This lovely couple invited us to dinner at their condo on top of The Stuart Building in downtown Lincoln.

 Our fellow diners were fascinating individuals who are currently directors in local theater.

Barbara (center) was the most gracious of hosts!

Phil and Rusty get to the finer points.

Rusty and I attended our very first concert at The Pinnacle Bank Arena.  (I know, we're probably the only people in Lincoln who waited this long to see the inside of the new arena.)

It was a night of fun with Earth, Wind, and Fire.

It's always fun for us to meet up with Lou, Karl, Dave and Sue.  We keep the dinners simple, but the company and conversation are extraordinary!

Lou & Karl

Sue and Dave

Di & Rusty

Rusty sits in regularly with Peter's band at Blue Bloods.

I had an unfortunate incident with my contact lenses and ended up tearing the cornea in my left eye.

It took me "out of the game" for nearly a week.  No biking with one eye!

Rusty said I looked like the Uni-Bomber.

The Rusty White Quartet performed at Blue Bloods--first time for Rusty being the star performer and the band leader at the same time.

Olivia's birthday isn't until Sept. 8, but I paid a visit to KC and we celebrated just a little early.

I love spending time with Reece and Pierce.

Pierce doing the birthday dance for his Mama.

Olivia loves watching the boys perform for her.