Smoke from fires in British Columbia caused unusual sky.
Sun going down from our backyard.
Grandson Brandon visits us and doubly enjoys mowing the lawn.
We visit the wind generators again returning Brandon.
Returning, a view north of the Columbia River as we head toward...
...Sentinal Gap. View looking west across the Columbia.
Many orchards are across the river here.
View north from the same place, Wanapum Dam in the distance.
After crossing the Columbia, we stop to visit Ginkgo Petrified Wood State Park above the river.
Much petrified wood is found in this area.
View south from the park, Vantage bridge in view.
This map shows the extent of the great floods 10,000 years ago that drastically altered the landscape.
Where the park is was totally under water.
Petroglyphs that were preserved and moved to the park before the dam created the Wanapum reservior in the 1960's.
Matthew, Richard, Nels, Rachel & Ann at the Masons.
Matthew is well tanned after a summer of lifeguarding & looking forward to college.
Most of our new landscaping plants are doing well. Also note a roof clean of moss.
We now make another trip to Sprague for the twins 7th birthday.
On the way we stop at Ritzville to see Alane and the same bus that got a little stuck in the spring.
Before school starts, she has been transporting kids for sports practice. This is the weight room at Ritzville High School.
In Sprague, Eli (almost 7) shows off his climbing skills.
Sam and Eli take a break on a walk with grandpa.
Adah has been recovering from a illness, but getting better.
Sometimes we boys need a timeout!
Happy 7th Birthday to Adah and Eli!
With new swim goggles and finger puppets, here are Sam, Adah & Eli.
Do Filbert/Hazelwood trees put out many nuts? The squrrels and jays harvest them early.
Seen on a morning walk in our neighborhood.
