Two of My Favorite People

 Tom's daughter Jessica got married this past Wednesday.  Here's Tom and his grandson Jack getting ready to celebrate.

The Tree Frog and the Morning Glory

For the first time in all the many years I have taken photographs in Valley Forge I came across a tree frog.  A tiny little frog that makes a big, big noise.  Not only did I find one, but on my way out of the field, I found this second one. Be still my heart!!

Hummingbird Moth wins Second Place in Betterphoto.com!! Hooda Hadda!!

Oh the Wonderful Bugs of Summer

Dragonfly - Charlestown Meadows

Click on anyone to get the full effect of their wonder!

The Katydid - Valley Forge

Leaf Hopper - Valley Forge

Grass Hopper - Charlestown Meadows

Cranefly with Tick under Wing - Charlestown Meadows

Red Headed Bush Cricket - Valley Forge

The Praying Mantis all Grown Up - Valley Forge

The Soldier Beetle - Valley Forge

Crab Spider Waiting for Action at the Morning Glory - Valley Forge

Fruit Flies making Fruit Flies - Valley Forge

Yumiko and Jessi Get Married - THE BOOK!!!

Yumiko and Jessi got married in the back yard on ZOOM with about 200 people and a few of our nearest and dearest in person.  Click on the little wedding book below and you too can attend.

YUMIKO AND JESSI GET MARRIED

By Kitty Riley Kono

My New Friend - The Smiling Dragon Fly

This little guy hung around for a long time this morning while I was photographing frogs. He was very curious about my camera.  He would fly off for a minute and then come right back.  Finally I turned my camera on him and he looked up and smiled.  (Click on him to see that toothy smile.)

The Hummingbird Moth today in Charlestown Meadows

Click on that little guy to see how beautiful he is!

Snail Hugs a Thistle Blossom in Charlestown Meadows Today

Good Bye Glenmary Lane

Well, dear old wonderful house.  We said goodbye to you on Monday, July 6, 2020.  Oh we had such a good run.  Twenty six years and counting.  Ken and I moved here in October 1994.  We put on a new roof, added some air-conditioning and some new red shutters.  Yumiko came home in 1998.  Nancy and Ed had their wedding reception here.  Peter and Anna had their wedding reception here.  Yumiko and Jessi got married here in the back yard!  So many family reunions, and Hollins reunions, and ASTM sleep overs, and neighborhood parties.  But time marches on.  She held up well and sold in one day to the first people who came through to take a look.  Yumiko has moved with her Jessi to Philadelphia and I have moved to Malvern with my Tom and we will all begin a new chapter.  Take care dear Glenmary Lane.  Oh how we loved you.