Craig had to be in Chicago for business, so we visited with our friends. The children have grown up together and really enjoyed seeing one another. We took the children to the museum of Science and Industry. This photo is blurry, but it’s the only one I have. C
While at the museum, we attended a special Mythbusters exhibit. Aaron discovered a booth where you could throw cards at a target. He was in heaven. His top speed? 45 miles an hour. No wonder my basement walls have small dents in the drywall!
Elaine and Jerry came for a little clandestine visit. Sunny loves Elaine’s hair!
A little stress reduction at the firing range. Elaine and Jerry had a fire at their house a few months ago. Their stress levels have gone up significantly as they rebuild and live in a temporary home. We wanted to provide them some good food, sleep and laughter. A good time was had by all.
Craig and Jerry had never met in person. They are two peas in a pod. 
Aaron tested for his 2nd level red belt. Board breaking proved to be a challenge this time, but he did it.
Craig and I inhaled a Bean Town Baked Steam Pot at the Crab Shak. This is a photo of the drink menu. Simple and uncluttered. I may use this as a basis for my recipe book down the road.
Craig’s birthday/father’s day present. He and Aaron have had oodles of fun taking photos and staying up half the night to view the skies.
FB chat is a common way to communicate around here. Mundane conversation, but oh so important to keep up with friends!
The family birthday cake, for Craig this time.
Aaron took this photo of the birthday boy with his bestie.
Father/son bonding over new innertubes on Father’s Day.
The door is open, must get to the porch!
Aaron tries his hand at food capture. Not too balanced, but he made it himself. 
Sunny and head scratching- she puts her foot through her wing to do this. Aaahhh! That’s the spot.
The Sea of Tranquility on the moon. Aaron took this when he was out sky gazing with his Dad. This has no post photo processing done at all.
“Mars, as actually viewed last night!
- Meade LX200 10" SCT (f/10 reduced to f/6.3)
- Nikon D300 @ prime focus (ISO 800, f/2.5)
- Three 2 minute subsets of R,G,B (18 min. total exposure)
- Combined in Ps
From a distance of 122.5 million miles, this one may be heading for a print!” (text taken from FB)
Aaron’s moon photo enlarged and mounted for him.
One last photo for the month---of our back door thermometer. It’s hot all over the US right now. The NW part of the country had a bad storm go through and knock out power across 7 states. The power crews are scrambling to get lines back up as people swelter without A/C. We’re fortunate here that we have A/C and a pool accessible. Craig says, “It’s not Toronto”. I say, I don’t have to shovel the heat!
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