🎵  In The Good Old Summertime 🎵

A day at the Water Park!

When the doors opened, we were one of

 the first, to enter the park.

Our grand kids had us climbing up to the top of EACH slide,

and plummeting to the bottom, with a splash.

I haven't laughed and screamed like that in a long time.

By the end of the day, Tom and I really enjoyed 

floating with inner tubes,

 down the Lazy River!

The temperature reached 

a new high for me!

108!

That's HOT!

Even a church reader board, 

had something to say about the heat.

Ila May loves to bake and she made

these adorable donuts.

They even matched the plate!

Our garden is producing!!!

We have been eating the best salads.

So pretty and delicious.

Here is Silas picking some tomatoes for me.

What is summer without swimming??

Five out of six, grand kids took lessons.

So fun!

Ok...

Just had to add a picture of 

Banjo.

 

We only let him watch HGTV.

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"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."

Romans 8:28

Going To The Dogs

Banjo is ready to make his debut in the 

"Breeding World".

Banjo's story click here.

Banjo is a stud and will be used for breeding.

His breeder wanted pictures of him so buyers could see what the male 

dog looks like.

So off to the groomers we went.

Before picture:

We drove with the top down. 

 

Banjo loves the fresh air.

 

"I can't see you!

 Boy, do I need a trim"

After:

These are the pictures that the Breeder

 took for her portfolio.

We love this breeder. 

She involves all 7 of her children.

And she does it in her home!!

It was a very hot evening .

Banjo was such a good dog.

 

Then we went inside for 

a different type of picture.

The look on Banjo's face says it all!

Almost done...

Banjo's puppies will be born in September!!

Well, he won't be having puppies but

Murphy is.

What a STUD!

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And Jesus said to him, " 'If You can?' All things are possible to him who believes."

Mark 9:23

On The Road Again

Things are back to somewhat "normal" with 

my eyes, so we took off for an quick 

camping trip.

We jumped into our Van and headed out to one of 

my favorite camp sites.

We weren't sure what was open or 

what we could or couldn't do.

The web site said, 

no fires, no showers and no garbage pick ups.

But we prepared for just about anything. 

Good morning!

Hot coffee served with a smile.

Banjo had a great spot, as a look out.

And he was thrilled to meet anything or anyone.

These two played for the longest time.

While we talked to his owner.

And so did these two!

Dogs and kids are Banjo's favorite things!

As it turned out, we could have a fire.

(plus showers and garbage pickups)

Bring on the Polish Dogs!

Because I didn't think we could have a fire,

I bought a treat for Tom.

What's camping without S'mores?

Did you know you could buy 

S'mores already made?

Not as good as the real deal.

But I think I should of told Tom ahead of time

to take the wrapper off.

OH, well, he enjoyed his way.

The smoke and sunshine created 

a interesting picture.

You can actually SEE the sun rays.

God is good!

Time went quickly and we headed home with a promise

to be back soon.

** Word of Warning to all **

Dog Lovers!

While Banjo was out for his supervised (on a leash),

  walks in the woods,

he came in contact with a harmful and potentially, deadly weed.

(But we didn't know this)

After every walk, we'd inspect him and pick off all the pine needles

and anything else that stuck to his fur.

He started limping and whining.

We couldn't see what was bothering him.

One week later, he was still limping and licking the bottom of his foot.

We'd looked and looked, but nothing!

Finally, we saw that his foot pad was pink'ish.

I ran for a flashlight, a magnifying glass and tweezers. 

Tom saw it and pulled it out!

 The remnants of an awns from

 Hare Barley.  

Research told me that it is very harmful, even deadly, to dogs.

Praising God for helping us track it down and 

removing it from Banjo's paw.

This is the remnant of an awns,

  next to a fountain pen.

It's was very small.

No wonder we couldn't see it.

And look how sharp it is!

OUCH!

Banjo is doing fine now.

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'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the Lord. 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.'

Jeremiah 29:11

 

❤ Milestone ❤

Lulu is now 13 years old!

(she loves Banjo)

Kimmy holding Lulu on her Birth Day,

thirteen years ago.

 And then thirteen years later!

Papa loves to give flowers on special occasions.

 This was a perfect time!

 (With 6 kids running around,  there is always a Photo Bomber)

 Lulu's flowers found a perfect spot in her room.

Sisters have such a precious bond.

Ila May, the baker, baked Lulu's birthday cake.

Forget about distancing!

We HAD to be up close and personal!!

It was a milestone event!

Another milestone event,

 that you all can relate to...

 Lulu has started blogging!!!!

Stop by and say Hi to her!

Lulu's first post!

Where did the time go?

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"This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."

Psalm 118:24

Stay At Home... What I'm Doing

Life has been a routine these past few weeks.

Which is good!

Tom and I do exercises together, twice a day.

I take Banjo for a walk, 3-4 times a day.

Food is cooked, baked or BBQ'd

Projects are completed.

Back gate has been repaired.

But then there are days when the routine is broken!

One day, we took the older grand kids
 for a bike ride.

Good exercise and lots of fun to be with them.

 
You could tell they were happy
 by all the conversations
we had while riding.


And they didn't want us to go home.


Just had to put this in...

It's almost a news worthy event 

when you run out of  TP.

And another weird event..

 
Making masks!
(I haven't used one and probably won't.)



We all need haircuts, including Banjo.

He loves the attention and would of stayed on the table all day if I let him.

Another thing he loves is,
going for a ride in the car!

He sticks his head out the window and

let the wind blow his face.

Here he is looking at deer!

I think he thinks they are big dogs.

On our walks, he keeps discovering new things.

Here he is checking out Dandelions.

Sometimes we just enjoy the sunshine with our "pal".

EASTER 2020

Tom and I got up early and drove to a special 

spot where we could watch the sunrise.

We arrived during the Blue Hour.

It was such a humbling and 

 moving moment, for just the two of us.

Tom read scripture as we watched the sun peek out.

Easter 2020 

HE HAS RISEN!

He has risen, indeed!

Later on in the afternoon,

we joined in

 on an egg hunt.

When all the eggs had be found,

the "goods" were inspected.

(this says it all)

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"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble."

Psalm 9:9