4th of July in McCall

This is the trip I have been waiting for since the virus

stopped us from visiting Seattle way back in March.

I finally get to kiss and hug our 

grandchildren who live in Seattle!

Banjo was packed and ready to go.

Here we are (all of us) at the beach.

You can see my buttons bursting

and I'm grinning from ear to ear.

Hugs!

Nathan 

(Kimmy and Marks youngest)

Huxley

(Todd and Steph's youngest)

Even the dogs had play pals!

Well, that's what Banjo thought.

Not so much Abram.

Still hugging and holding!

"You have one, too???"

Uncle Mark ?

 I know you!

Levi and Trey were inseparable.

 

Huxley and Banjo.

Father, son...Father, son!

The beach was the best playground.

Below, are just three of the 20  pictures,

that we took of all the grandchildren.

 

They were all so good but 

the sun was right in their eyes.

How quickly they grow!

 

Shopping Buddies!

All the girls,

 walked to town,

 to do a little shopping.

More hugs and kisses

I loved watching all the play times and players.

Trey and Ommie

Trey and Levi with "Ommie-Goo"

Isaac and Banjo 

I always had a partner when I took Banjo for a walk.

One last dip in the lake!

Thanks McCall for the weather, water, and wonderful time.

Until we see you again,

I will cherish these memories.

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"But Mary treasured all these things, and ponder them in her heart."

Luke 2:19

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