Yesterday was consumed with business, but today I returned to Indianapolis for a Board of Director’s meeting for a small company called Cinetal. After the meeting, I got a chance to visit with Bradley, Gabriel’s son, for only the second time.

Regretably, my vacation has come to an end and this evening I flew to Madison, WI to resume my business travels. My flight was delayed on the tarmac in Chicago causing me to miss my connection and I did not arrive in Madison till well after midnight. On the way to my hotel, I passed by the downtown area and had to stop for this photo of the state house rotunda.

Jeanine is always happy when she gets to spend time with her sisters. Today’s outing was a real treat for everyone.

As we were leaving I got a really good close up of a very big bumble bee.

Despite being quite soggy by the end of our visit a good time was had by all.

The kids, and I include Erica in that group, seemed more interested in redirecting the flow of water from the garden’s fountains than enjoying the botany.

After the butterflys we moved outdoors to enjoy the gardens which were magnificent.

Ever wondered how baby butterflys are made. Now you know.

Butterflys have a miniature trunk like appendage which they unroll to feed on nectar with. Click on the photo for a closer view.

There were hundreds of magnificent butterflys of seemingly infinite variety. Pictured here are some of my favorites.

During the afternoon Lauren and Bob took us to see the butterfly and flower gardens at the Indianapolis Zoo. While we lived in Indianapolis, we had never taken advantage of this truly amazing attraction.

We were fortunate to get to see our nephew Gabriel who now has his own place.

Today we are in Indianapolis visiting with Lauren (Jeanine’s sister) and Bob. Pictured here is our niece Erica.

The girls squeeze into some of Gina’s tiny furniture.