A week away

A few weeks ago I flew to Colorado at the last minute to help my dad and his wife Babs pack up their home in preparation to move. We made a lot of progress, and fit in some good card games during breaks. In addition, my dad started his radiation treatment and I drove him to and from the hospital every day. He termed it "Rads". He'd say, "I'm going in for Rads today." Or, "I'm a Rad man." Eventually we got him on a Rads diet to maximize his bodies response to the radiation. It is a huge blessing to have the flexibility to help them out during this crazy time in their lives. I came home for the Birthday Weekend and then Geoff flew to Colorado on Monday and will be there through this next week.

Here is my dad feasting after his first day on his "Rads dinner". His optimism and humor continue to inspire me.

While I was in Colorado Geoff took over Z School full-time. He got a taste of it's demands, and the girls had a blast with his easy-going, flexible approach.

Old Town Sacramento

A visit to the old schoolhouse



Geoff's mom, "Mormor", treated to a horse-carriage ride

...and a trip to the candy shop


...and provided a yummy picnic. Great field trip!

During the week Mormor took the girls to the nail salon

Dad, the so very stern teacher...

...who managed well in teaching and doing fun things everyday