Uncle Kevin Visits

Uncle Kevin came by Chico on his motorcycle trip Dow from Minnesota. How great it was to see him after such a long time! We are honored to be on his route!!

Here he is with Amira, Valerie & Madelyn in front of the garden.





He took us to La Hacienda for lunch. Amira was his lunch buddy.






Kevin (& Cee Cee) had shipped the old family spinning wheel down to us in the hopes that Valerie would put it to use spinning all her wool. It's a lucky thing that he showed up the same day the wheel did. The box was so big I couldn't get it through the front door!





Since Kevin had taken it apart, he was able to put it back together. We all learned a bit about spinning wheels during this operation.






Now let's not forget the giant box. That provided much entertainment. Rex & Amira made a "hot tub" out of it.







Our kids had never ridden on a motorcycle before. We borrowed a helmet from a friend and Uncle Kevin gave them the safety speech.








Maiden voyages for all three.

















Well, it was a short visit. Everyone unanimously agrees that the rides were epic, the spinning wheel is exciting and Uncle Kevin is awesome. The kids are now lobbying for a visit to Minnesota, Kevin will be happy to know.