August 2007 Photos

Panda Bear is a tree sculpture. When large, old shade trees in the neighborhood get damaged in storms, the residents often contract with a tree sculptor for a work of art.

Here is another tree sculpture of the Statue of Liberty.

And another one of Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and Christopher Robin.



In our backyard, the sunflowers have attracted goldfinches, cardinals, and squirrels all summer.


This summer our vegetable garden produced well despite severe heat and drought through July and part of August. David kept it well-watered, then rain in the last week have made it thrive. In this view you see our plum tree and an apricot tree, grape vine, raspberry bushes, asparagus, squash, eggplants, carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers. We also enjoyed beans and lettuce this summer.

Our kitchen features finished wood surfaces and an antique baker's table decorated with hand-embroidered pieces in the cabinet windows.



Front porch also features finished wood and is a haven for us during spring, summer, and fall.

Helene has had a productive year for stitching. Three recent finishes: From left, four hardanger motifs stitched on a pillow, needlepoint flowers on a pillow, and finished counted embroidery "Garden Recipe" waiting to be framed.


Haley rests in a usual place on the couch.

A picture of David and Helene during the Hamline University faculty awards banquet in May 2007. David was honored for receiving a Fulbright Senior Scholarship at American University Armenia during the spring semester.