We've been enjoying Peg's older brother Mike and younger sister Marianne, who've been here since Thursday night. Before they fly back to Denver tomorrow afternoon we're going to make a lot of blueberry pancakes, whomp 'em down and take the hike from our back yard to Lake Natoma. I'll post some pics, and maybe some video. Peg's going to sit out the 25 minute scramble over hills, rocks and creek beds. Long road back from major surgery; she's come a long way in six months but is more easily poohed out than before. 2010 is a rebuilding year.
Top picture was taken about 4:00 this afternoon on the banks of the American River. Bottom picture was taken when Peg was 15 or 16. From left to right, back row: Jeanette, who lives here in town; Jay, who's in Denver; Mike and Peg. Front row: Gene, Lee and Marianne. Jeanette is four years older than Peg, Mike is two years older, Marianne is six years younger. Fun to see little Marianne compared to her giant siblings, and now they're all peers.
We followed up our hike with crab legs at Greg and Jeanette's house, then fun conversations in front of a roaring fireplace. When I married Peg, I got these other great people in my life as a bonus. How cool is that?
