Our lunch destination was the barbecue joint closest to my house. On the porch was a giant chair that David had to test, and I had to photograph (family imperatives).

The younger set chose a giant cookie to share and were willing to pose with it.

After dark we spent time on the front porch. David was totally at ease on the railing, which Lise had to record. I would not have done that, even when I was ten years old.

David was very willing to move furniture with Lise. Both worked really hard to dismantle the bunk bed that had come from my parents’ house years ago. My brother had it first as his childhood bed, then my parents used it as twin beds. After Dad’s death, it came to my house, was moved to NC, and was David’s bed for several years. I’m not ready to let it go yet.

We are many steps closer to having the two guest rooms sorted. Lise still plans to move dressers and bookcases so that the woods of the furniture will match. I will stand back in amazement as she gets everything in place.