A massive mountain, volcanoes, and the Oregon Trail have been the themes of the past 3 days. The area around Aberdeen, WA looks terrible because of the clear cutting of the forested mountains. It was a relief to encounter the old growth forests in Mt. Ranier National Park. We had scheduled 3 nights in motels in anticipation of rainy weather on the Olympic Peninsula but the weather has been glorious for 10 days.From the porch of the National Park Inn, we were able to eat scones and watch the sunset over Mt. Ranier. Bill says that it was a transcendant moment.
We have been following the Oregon Trail for the past 2 days. Judy has the greatest empathy for the travails of the women on that trip. We camped at a state park where the emigrants on the Oregon Trail camped as they crossed the Blue Mountains.
Today we traveled through miles of lava fields to the Craters of the Moon National Monument. We climbed a steep quarter mile trail to the top of a crater.Camping has been dry and chilly. The days have been very warm.
The Adventures of Super Grandpa: We happened upon the annual rodeo in Pendleton, OR. Grandpa entered and won the steer bulldogging contest for senior cowboys. Grandma (Manga) was very proud of his performance as a cowboy. She nominated him for the Pendleton Cowboy Hall of Fame.
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Yea, another blog! Super grandpa...what a stud you are. That bull didn't stand a chance. It has been warm here in the day and cool at night, too. The days have been muggy. We went to the Glendi Greek Festival at the Greek Orthodox Church in Manchester. The food was so good we went back on Sunday. I am getting ready to do two luncheons at church these next two weeks. Libby's play is drawing near. Andy is going to Springfield to work with Smith and Wesson on Friday. I will have him check on the house. Theo had a great weekend and day! Thanks for the update! Sarah
Thank you for all treats from Montana. Thomas loved the fox tail and David won't go near it. Everyone is doing well here. Thomas seems to be done with night terrors which means that we are getting some sleep. All three boys are really enjoying the after school program at the new YMCA. I have started working out after work, because they want to stay longer. It's all good.
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Everything is about the same in Iowa. Greg is coming to the Homecoming festivities the first weekend in October. Sam has been cleared to play. He is not looking forward to having his senior pictures done but his mother is making him! I'm glad that Super Grandpa is having super weather. We look forward to seeing you soon. Happy Birthday tomorrow!
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