On Friday 3 guys were here laying the groundwork, putting in the stakes that will hold the solar panels. They arrived at 7:00 am and worked all day.
It will be another 3 weeks before the panels arrive to be installed.
In order to get maximum sunshine on the spot, there was one more tree that needed to come down. So C & C came down again on Saturday afternoon for the occasion. Andy worked all morning doing prep work and clearing some brush so Christian could get at the tree. Then the 2 of them worked at getting it down. Christy and I were watching and wondering if the tree was going to fall on the truck or the garden, but why worry with the expert at work. He brought the tree down in just the right spot. What a guy!
The kids had fun on the swing set and at the pond.
Before the family arrived in the afternoon, I attended Joanna's bridal shower. Joanna was Amy's "sister" and my 4th daughter when she and Amy were little. She lived right next to us and the 2 girls were always together, usually concocting some kind of adventure. So now Joanna is getting married. 
I made cucumber sandwiches to help out with the food.
We've been enjoying having Daniel with us for 2 months. His time is almost up and he will be leaving in another 3 weeks. He has enlivened our dinner conversations. 
He is quite a reader and has given a list of recommended books for us to read. He is also very appreciative of the meals I make and I've been impressed with his initiative in helping to clear the table and put dishes in the dishwasher after the meals. He can come back any time!
