Post Falls

Yesterday was a laid back day. We did a short visit to Post falls on the Spokane river west of lake Coeur d'Alene.

This dam and falls was the site of two sawmills and a grist mill in the late 1800's and early 1900's
The original dam was made of logs and was replaced in the early 1900's with the structure we see today,
Just a relaxing day in Coeur d'Alene.
Off to Arnie's acres RV park later this morning.

A special evening

Friday evening was indeed a special time. Sharleen and I were able to meet some special cousins for the first time. Why we haven't done it earlier I don't know but we are sure glad we did it now.

A group photo was required so we all got together and Logan pressed the button. We had a great evening with Harold doing the BBQ (he's a great chef) and Ray and I supervising.... I just watched and ate a lot.... it's what I do best!
Mom and Dad (Ginny and Arnie) lower left joined us from Quincy for the evening and Cindy ( next to Sharleen) and Beth rounded out the gang.

It seems that Grandma ( Ginny) had a birthday Friday so the grand kids and a couple of friends presented her with cupcakes. What a great looking gang of young adults!





We had a super evening of getting to know each other and catching up. Thanks again to all for a great time. The food was excellent and the time we spent was precious. See you next year??
Off to Quincy tomorrow and Arnie's Acres RV Park.

Fall in Coeur d'Alene

We're in the Pacific Northwest again as we are every fall and as usual it's a great time.

Lake Coeur d'Alene is spectacular; set in pine covered hills and clear and cool.
We took a 90 minute boat ride on the lake on a warm and breezy day that was as good as it gets here.

Since friend Gail wasn't here this year I had to fill in on the fun stuff. Here I comfort a moose that just missed Gail. We took a three mile hike around Tubbs hill near downtown Coeur d'Alene. The trail started just behind us and went around the hill along the lake shore.

We met the newest arrival to Sharleen's family. Madeline is just a year old and just as cute as they come.

How can you not want to just hug Madeline?

Mom and Madeline... what a pair!

And... grandpa Jerry with the cowgirl.

We're off to Spokane today and dinner with cousins (my side). More down the road..... I'm being lazy on this trip but will try to do a little blogging along the way.