Vaishali and cousin--I see the family resemblence. 

On the way out of town we visit with Vaishali's cousin and her husband. 

The Old Man lets loose the ponies 

Jemma is unimpressed 

Metal ponies, girls and the mighty columbia 

Surenna gets trampled 

The ponies take no heed of our posing 

Happy to be at the bottom of the hill 

We leave the horses behind 

Surenna knows how to have fun at the last rest stop before reaching Spokane. 

Day 3: Saturday BBQ--Relatives Invited...

We spent the whole of a beautiful Saturday at little sis' Mary's place having a bbq with all of the local--and some not so local relatives attending. Mary's husband Rob and I manned the grill and the ladies did everything else. All the grandkids of my parents were there as well as two out of my three siblings. My papa made out like a bandit: Two of his three sisters were there along with their husbands. Only one of my cousins made it, but she made up for the others by bringing her husband and three adorable children. It was an idyllic afternoon--everybody was happy to see each other, the kids were all healthy and kept each other busy, the lawn looked great and the weather couldn't have been better. Every day is a gift, but some gifts are more memorable than others.

Surenna and her new friend Fresca

Huckleberry pies--lots of 'em. And the happy baker. 

All the grandkids plus Fresca

Blowing bubbles at a bbq...for the camera please.