Here's another great picture of Brynn - doesn't she look smart?!! She's working something out in that little head of hers.  

We spent July 4th at Dave and Claire's, enjoying barbeque and seeing how Brynn has grown in just the few weeks since we saw her last! I think this is a beautiful picture of Claire and Brynn. She is quite an energetic baby, lots of wiggling and great facial expressions!  

I really love clematis. They are so little work, pretty reliable plants, and with just a little care are covered with flowers for a long blooming period. This particular clematis I first saw in our friend Louise's garden. She had lots of varieties, but this one is a deep plummy purple, more royal, rich plum than Jackmanii. The variety is called 'Niobe' and its one of my favorites. And when it comes into bloom, I always think of Louise!