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Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Kendall Virelai

Such an early arrival.  Kendall came into this world three weeks early.  Since she arrived I have become a bachelor.  My wife, her grandmother, took the train to Northern Virginia one day after her birth to her our daughter and son-in-law get use to this little bundle of joy.

 I guess she has worn out her parents.  Here her dad is taking a nap with her.



Mom taking care of sleeping baby.
 Such a peacefull sleep.  I wish I could have a peaceful rest like this.

Yep, she knows how to sleep peacefully.  Enjoy the resting while you can.  I will get to see you on Friday, almost a month later.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

Blue Board installed, plastering started

Returned home from a short weekend in California and found the blue board had been installed in the house. Blue board is used when plaster is applied.  It has a different coating than wall board and allows the plaster to stick better to the board.

Vaulted ceiling in great room



Looking from great room into kitchen



Upstairs storage area.  Room measures 14x46



One guest bedroom plastered


Looking into the dining room now plastered

Monday, July 8, 2013

East West East

It sure was a whirlwind weekend.  First, I left from Roanoke on Friday morning and flew to Los Angles for a wedding of a cousin.  Arriving at the hotel at about 5 p.m. and then meeting family and wedding party for dinner.  Needless to say, I did turn in at 9:30 PDT but was awake at 5 a.m. PDT.  Just could not get off of eastern time.

On Saturday morning, I meet up with Dr. Sanjay.  His son is married to my cousin's daughter.  We spent the better part of the day touring the Reagan Presidential Library.  I did not know until the next day that he is a fan of DUCK DYNASTY.  Who would have thought a doctor from India is a fan of that show.  It is like we are brothers from different mothers.
Sanjay with Air Force 1 in the background

View from the library grounds directly across from Reagan' s Grave

That afternoon was the wedding.  It was an outdoor wedding in a perfect setting and also perfect weather

Wedding Party 
Eric, Emily, and Melissa (mother of the bride)
It was a GREAT ending to a GREAT day!  I met a bunch of my cousin's friends and acquaintances.

Sunday was spent visiting with family at their home and then traveling to LAX to fly home on the 6 p.m. REDEYE. Arrived at the house about 11:30 a.m., eyes blurred but feeling good.  It was fun while it lasted but all attention must be now focused on the house and garden.