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August 30th 2009 by Danielson
What a great summer this has been for us, and I hope you as well. The theme for it would have to be "Friends and Family", because we were fortunate enough to spend lots of time with both groups. We spent most of June visiting around, and then had a wonderful family reunion, and finally settled in Dickinson so Bob and Jean could begin destroying and rebuilding. During the time they were doing that, Bob and I attended his class reunion, and then two weeks later Jean and I attended ours~~40 year reunions are the best, because there's just no pretences! And the biggest blessing was being able to spend so much time with our girls' families! Terrific times!
We left Dickinson the 29th, on our way to Rexford, Kansas, to begin our third year of serving through RVICS (Roving Volunteers in Christ's Service).
I'm going to leave this post to summer pictures. I'll begin blogging now on a regular basis; I must say I've missed doing it! Please enjoy my Summer Review!
Breanna's new friend...
but not one that she got to keep. Jean\'s litter of puppies turned out to be a litter of one! She stayed with us early in June, so she got to help care for the dogs.
And then Sara came!
She wasn't so interested in the outside dogs, but very interested in the little dog! (Who used to belong to us, but now belongs to Megan's family.)
Would you believe
our bus can sleep seven?! Have I mentioned that this was a spectacular summer, filled with grandkids!
New kennel!
(taken Aug 29th) The runs are on the other side of the building. This side is covered storage space, or whatever Jean decides to do with it.
The outside runs are covered to
provide protection from the sun and wind. The concrete pad was there from the old kennel.
This picture makes me smile,
because it's the kind of fun only kids have! The rain was warm, but it was really pouring down.
The tripod at the top of the faces
is to aid in the annual cleanup of the faces. It's a pouch which lowers a worker over the faces.
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September 2nd 2009 - Lin Noble: Dakota Greetings
Enjoyed your post; the pictures made me smile. What fun to be able to enjoy your family...
I'm enjoying not working again this fall - found I was very good at doing nothing...
We plan on heading south again the end of Oct. or first part of November.
LIN
September 2nd 2009 - Annie & Henry: Grandkids are Great!!
How wonderful are GRANDKIDS!! So happy you had a wonderful time with them!! What great pictures and memories you have!!
Miss you both!
Henry & Annie
Don't you love fall when you're not looking at it through the classroom window?! Have a safe trip south...we looked it up, and we'll be clear across Texas from you~~probably not the time to plan a reunion! Thanks for keeping in touch!
You've been in our prayers for this journey you've been on. We are so sorry about Emily, and yet your prayers were answered! Enjoy your month at Sandy Cove, and good luck with your new projects. Love you............
September 3rd 2009 - Linda Romani: LOVE grandkids
That looked like a fun, loving summer. I love the picture of your grandkids in the group. Are you ready to leave it all for another sojourn?
We're heading out on Sept 16th to head across country, stopping first in Cedaredge, CO for a few days, then heading to Branson. On Sept. 25, we're driving to the airport in Little Rock, then flying to Boston and coming back the 28th, to continue down to Alabama for my reunion Oct. 2 thru 4. Then heading up to Pratt, KS, back to Cedaredge, Phoenix and home by Oct. 14th.
And I say all that to say: Where will you be?
Love, Linda
September 3rd 2009 - Sara!:
Great pictures :)
Oh yah, I'm pretending that you're still in ND. Can we come visit next weekend?
Well look at you, all touring around! It sounds like a very fun trip! We are in Rexford, which is only about 60 miles from the Colorado state line; we'll be here for September. I don't have a map, so I'm not sure where Cedaredge is, but we're west of Colorado Springs. October finds us in OK, but I can't remember where. November we're in Texas~~northern. We'll stay in touch and make something work, ok? Have a wonderful trip!
I'd rather you pretended we're by the ocean, but it's your game!
September 11th 2009 - Bob and Carrell: sorry we missed you
Hi Bob and Vicki,
Not sure if you made it to Sidney, but we were in and out ourselves all summer, and may have missed your visit. Too bad. We would love to talk with you sometime about RVICs. We are still a couple of years away from retirement, but it is still something we keep tossing around for future plans.
Great picture of the grandkids! We are about at 6 - next couple of weeks.
Have a wonderful year. May God bless your travels and your projects.
In Him,
Bob and Carrell
We were in Sidney several times, but most of them were day trips. Next summer for sure we'd like to give a talk about RVICS to the church. Are you expecting a new grandchild? That's such an exciting time! We miss you......Vicki
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