I just returned from a quick trip to Canada. Todd had business meeting in a small resort town named Niagara on the Lake and I accompanied him. We stayed at the Prince of Wales Hotel.
Our room was really red. There was more red in that room than in my red bathroom in Austin. It was quite Victorian.
While I was there, I walked around the town to find the interesting things it held. I visited two forts, George and Missisagua. Apparently, some of the fiercest fighting in the war of 1812 was in and around Fort George. These two forts sit across the Niagara River from Fort Niagara in New York.
While walking down the main commercial street, I ran into this interesting sign. I had to include it for my son. I hope you can make out the Christmas tree behind the glare of the window.
On one of the days I was there, I rented a car and traveled to Toronto to visit a dear friend I had made years ago in Argentina. She resides in Canada with her family. We got to talk about our kids and the turns our lives had taken since we first knew each other. She has a wonderful family that continues to grow. I feel so lucky to know her!
By the way, the reason this picture is so blurry is because I am taking it. It did not realize how much skill it takes to take a picture of yourself. After all, I see my kids do it all the time.
I included this picture for Anna. One of these days, she will think that these dresses are soooo pretty.
I wanted to stop for lunch at the Texas Roadhouse Grill there but decided it was better to continue, next stop Chicago Illinois. I arrived sometime Sunday evening. It was nice to be "home."
Tim has stripped and painted all the doors and door frame.
He cleaned up the old hardward for the doors and reused it. It is beautiful!
Another big project Tim has started is the replacement of his heating system. He has now removed all of the pipes in the basement and radiators upstairs. This was a fire works kind of manly job.
This is where the radiator in the bathroom use to be.
Somehow, I did not get any pictures of the last big project Tim is working on. It is removing the old insulation in his attic and installing new. The last report I had is that all the old is out and the new is upstairs but not yet installed. Way to go Tim!!!
Do not let this picturesque view off of my balcony fool you. It is hot, Hot, HOT out there. 
This is our main room. It is our office/dining/entertainment room. Our kitchen is located where I am standing when taking the pictures.
This is my desk. We clean up the far side of the desk when we eat our meals. Yes, can you believe the size of the TV. I want to know what I can possibly do with it once we reconcile with the rest of our stuff! 
This is our bedroom. The air mattress is working great. As you can see, we do not use a blanket, only sheets. Does this bring back any memories?
Joan's senior prom dress
Our Trip to Texas in March
The bedrooms in Tim's house
Joan's high school graduation
The Duffin family get together
