Beautiful sun catchers made by beautiful ladies!

When was the last time you learned something new or played something you haven’t done in years? It’s always fun to enjoy each others company and play a round of dominoes.

While the weather was so nice several of us went out for ice cream!

As a resident was heading out on a trip in the Howie bus today, she noticed this robin perched on our mailbox. She commented about how pretty he looked! What do you think? He’s (or she) a beauty!

Buddy Von came today and entertained us with singing, his guitar, and some amazing piano playing. It was like attending a show on a cruise ship since today was “Cruise the Open Seas” day! We also played some trivia shuffleboard as well. Our fire drill was a surprise but we laughed that if we were really on a cruise, we’d be heading to life rafts instead of our bread basket area!

This morning we had Bard come and do some music exercises with us. Bells, shakers, and sticks made it fun to move!

One of our newest family member taught of few of us how to play the card game, Pepper. It’s not too hard but we’re definitely going to need more practice!

With this lovely weather we took advantage and played some horseshoes out in the courtyard!

We went to the State Historical Museum today. There is so MUCH to see! We could have spent all day there! We didn’t know if we were allowed to take pictures but I snuck a couple . Plus a one of the Capital building

Wow, our residents got so witness the solar eclipse! Some said it was the first time they’ve ever seen it! Thanks, to Besty from the West Des Moines Library, for the special glasses that this was able to happen.