a family visit, turned into a house project

The Balaban's annual visit sadly coincided with our major exterior house renovation. Too bad, cause I had hoped to have all the work completed before their arrival. And, disappointed that it took away from my time with the grand kids - with that funny Dustin & sweet Neve.

Balaban's shoes left at the doorway

After clearing out the darkroom, utility room and the work shed - a week into painting the entire exterior

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Though, on their last Sunday in town, the Balaban's invited us to join them for an epic day trip up to the Crystal River area, to "swim with the manatees".  And there, in the Three Sisters Springs, the Balaban family got that once-in-a-life-time chance, to swim among so many.