Whew! It has been quite a ride

Sorry that there has been such a span between updates. Not having access to a PC is the number one excuse. Being tired and busy comes in as a close second. Michelle is at work, Daddy has this week with Alexis so no more excuses for not letting you know what has been happening. After leaving Kennewick with Ashley on July 12, we arrived in Sandpoint, Idaho at approximately 4:00. Rob was still working but arranged with us to meet at 5:00 and lead us to his house where we could get settled before going to dinner. We each had our own room with great beds. We did share the upstairs bathroom. Worked out pretty well considering the needs and desires of a 13 year old. The age thing is a story in itself. Out on the speedboat around 6:00. Traveled across the lake to a restaurant where the food was simple but delicious. It was getting dark as we came back to Sandpoint plus there was distant lightning. No rain until after we went to bed then it poured and continued to pour on Monday. Ashley and I spent 3 hours getting a mani/pedi which neither one of us were pleased with. Rob has planned to take us out on the boat Monday to wakeboard and fish but alas it was not to be. Instead he made spaghetti and then, after dinner, we drove to Swietzer Sky Resort for rhubard/strawberry pie alamode. Yummy!! Next leg is Glacier Park...leaving July 14th.

Tri-Cities, Washington

Richland, Kennewick and Pasco make up the Tri-Cities. When I arrived on Monday the temp was in the high 70's and low 80's. Well, that is gone and the 100 weather is now here. Different from AZ as it does cool way down at night. Staying with granddaughter, Alexis and daughter, Michelle until Monday. Number one granddaughter, Ashley is arriving with her mother and brother on Friday for some great kid time and then Ashley and I leave for Sandpoint, Idaho on Monday the 12th. We are staying with the fellow that Michelle is seeing who happens to be my youngest son's best friend. Michelle and Rob seem to be quite smitten with one another and I couldn't be happier. I've known Rob since Jason and he were in college together and he is one handsome nice guy. On Wednesday Ashley and I will be off to Glacier Park and the "Going to the Sun Hiway". Ashley has to sit on the side nearest the cliff which has her a little freaked. If we make it out alive you will next hear word that we are in Billings, Montana. Take care, everyone. Include us in your prayers as we include you.

It's Independence Day

Not a whole lot of fireworks in Portland.   The laws here are very strong against it.  We spent the day in Long Beach, Washington yesterday.  Angel's parents have a beach house there.  We drove the Astoria Bridge which is 4 miles long across the Columbia between Oregon and Washington.  Spectacular scenery.  The weather is fantastic.  Was 94 in Portland and 75 at the beach.  Tonight we will celebrate the 4th exploding what is acceptable in Oregon and hang out with the rest of the neighbors that didn't leave town.   Car rental is scheduled for Monday and off to Eastern Washington to spend a week with Michelle and Alexis.  Just love being with family.  My Chicago family is sorely missed and won't be seeing them this summer.  They sent photos of the wedding reception and will post some when I can figure it out.  Might have to do it the old fashion way and print them at Walgrens.  God bless all who read this.  May today be a day of remembrance and prayer.  Until next time.