My, I have fallen behind.

There seem to be few moments that something isn't going on or filled with the labors of shaping this residence into the home all here want. Tomorrow the contractor will be back to continue replacing the septic system per the agreements made. Nothing like a well-functioning septic to make you sleep well at night. Nearly everything else on the list can take place only after the septic is complete.

The floor can now be seen in Aidan's room. His IKEA wardrobe is nearly complete; I can hear John and Wendy installing its doors as I write. Keoni's room is next on the list to make storage space happen. I await the bed frame as mentioned last week; then, I can see for sure how many inches are available for other installations. I am opting for the simplest since IKEA constructions are not how I want to do this. 

The former owners left their five chickens here. The two Americanas are laying and we are ahead on eggs. The leghorns are starting to lay, but finding them will be the challenge. 

Tonight was a local eatery family celebration of Keoni's return yesterday night from Interlochen. And, the first time he's seen his Pennsylvania home. Aidan got ready yesterday morning...

It was such a great moment to have Keoni back again. We all missed him lots. Yes, violin practice is echoing again to join Aidan's cello. 

Aidan and I took Wendy to the train station in Lansdale to meet John after work and go to the airport to meet Keoni and fetch him home. It was her first ride on the train system.

While I was catching up on some reading on the porch this afternoon, the boys had a go at hide-and-seek. No, I don't think they visited Narnia, but Aidan came back covered with black dust from the attic, and had to shower.

Sunday morning was especially beautiful and cool which we note here with great appreciation. A bush in front of the house is a butterfly mecca. Here are a couple quick snaps of a couple of the many covering the bush.

I tried out one of the several UCC churches this Sunday. It was pleasant enough, but found I miss Casas Adobes UCC very much. 

Wendy and John's friends, Mary and Jonathan, are due here for the weekend from Tucson via a place they visit in New York State. We are nowhere near unpacked so it will be interesting to see how eating and sleeping will take place.