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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Fangirl Finds a Friend
This car was parked next to us at 7-11! Please notice Melanie’s Gryffindor hat, Doctor Who t-shirt, and Thorin Oakenshield knitted nerd buddy. And just when you think you have plumbed the depths of nerdiness in this picture, the car’s … Continue reading
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All Five Plus Two!
Now that we are briefly back in Provo, I have a giant to-do list. Dale flies home tonight to leave for Jamboree on Friday. But best of all, I got to have all five of my kids and kids-in-law together … Continue reading
Rafting Photos
Finally we got some pictures uploaded from Monday’s river adventure! Batman and Dale both ended up in the water because they were in the more dangerous inflatable kayaks, nicknamed “duckies.” Sara was our river guide in the raft with Melanie … Continue reading
Sunday in the RV Park with Nerds
Batman and Jack are off fishing somewhere without cell coverage. The laundry is done–I strongly recommend the tech wash soap in the orange bottle from Walmart–and the galley is clean. Today is our last day to sightsee in Challis, which … Continue reading
Ghosts of Batman Past
And now Batman’s 30th high school reunion is complete. The starting event was a picnic in the city park. Is there anything more beautiful than a 16 quart cooker full of pulled pork? I must also mention the full-sheet cake … Continue reading
Summer Moments
We finally had a lazy morning with no where to be until noon! Batman skipped a rock on the river flowing past our campsite. Jack had never seen this done before and insisted that his dad teach him the magic. … Continue reading
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Tagged bully repellent, Challis Hot Springs, homemade ice cream recipe
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Parental Noise Deafness, or PND…Are You a Victim?
We spent today making the seven hour drive from Provo to Challis, Idaho, for Batman’s 30th class reunion. We stopped for hugs from Mindy, our extra daughter. We will get to visit with her again next week. Then we met … Continue reading
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Tagged Challis Hot Springs, mount borah, parental noise deafness, rupes burgers
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Escape from the Heat
This morning Melanie got to visit America’s oldest yarn shop, Heindselman’s Needlecraft. The object of her quest was dwarf hair for the Hobbit series she is starting. Thorin Oakenshield appeared by the end of the day. A link to her … Continue reading
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