My Summer with Sarah and Sadie // 2021

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BY THE TIME WE PLANNED TO BEGIN OUR JOURNEY

the pup would be a six-month-old.

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Such was the case with my daughter, Sarah. By the time late spring of 2021 approached it had been 18 months since we had enjoyed a visit, face to face. A west coast wedding provided the perfect scenario for an adventure together. And so the planning began. Sadie, a young yellow lab, took center stage as we planned our trip. Sarah brought the little cutie home late winter. ¶ Sarah had concerns for Sadie’s comfort as we traveled since she was afraid of the car and riding made her car sick. But she had dreams of traveling with her companion through their years together, so we hoped for the best. ¶ Our trip would begin in Marin County, California with the first leg of our two-week adventure ending just outside Seattle, Washington to witness the marriage of Forest Baker and his fiancée, Jeanette.

From Seattle, the second leg of our journey was planned to highout our days so that drive time would not be too long, giving us time to enjoy the sights, stretch our legs along the way, and schedule play time for Sadie at day’s end.

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light several scenic drives and destinations. ¶ Sarah and I mapped

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THE PLAN JUNE 6 & 7

San Francisco JUNE 8

Eureka, CA JUNE 9

Bandon, OR JUNE 10

Tolovana, OR JUNE 11

Snohomish, WA JUNE 12

Wedding Day! JUNE 13

Coeur d’Alene, ID JUNE 14

Thompson Falls, MT JUNE 15

Jackson Hole, WY JUNE 16

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Cheynne, WY

I planned to fly into San Fran on Sunday the 6th after a weekend of meetings in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Monday would be a day of rest for me and preparation for our trip: Packing for Sadie and Sarah and picking up a rental SUV the day was planned to be a short drive so that we were not rushed to leave early morning and still be able to enjoy a scenic drive along Highway 1, destination Emerald Forest Cabins.

Another short drive to a beautiful beach and beach motel, the Best Western Inn at Face Rock, a dog-friendly facility.

A longer day on the road would take us just south of the Washington border.

We booked another hotel on the ocean, Tolovana Inn. The trip into Seattle would involve a stop at the airport to pick up Brittany who was scheduled to travel from Indy to Seattle for the weekend event. Our stop that evening was a quaint Air B&B farm house in Snohomish, WA.

Wedding day and a day of rest from travel!

A mid-morning leave time made for an arrival shortly before dinner for a stay at Roosevelt Inn & Spa.

Sarah’s birthday! Morning to be spent enjoying the lake, then driving north to Ponderay Lake followed by a scenic drive south to our destination, River Front Motel.

A long day of driving but the destination would be worth it, Elk County Inn.

The trip to Brownsburg, Indiana would begin here where Sarah and Sadie would spend a few weeks enjoying the farm.

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Omaha, NB

A non-descript day on highway 80.

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Peoria, IL

Arrival here would leave a short drive to Brownsburg the next day.

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in time to spend Father’s Day with Dad Fehsenfeld on Sunday.

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The map of our journey, Summer 2021

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San Francisco I arrived at the San Francisco airport around 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Sarah picked me up and we drove to Larkspur. I was looking forward to meeting Sadie, and it is safe to say that for me, it was love at first sight.

And of course I enjoyed reuniting with my lovely daughter.

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Monday’s breakfast was followed with a walk with Sadie. We spent some time at a dog park where she chased a Frisbee over and over and over again—the little pup had lots of energy! On the way back to the Larkspur apartment we stopped to pick up sandwiches and salads to go. After lunch it was time to pick up the rental car we would be traveling in, a mid-sized SUV. Dinner was leftovers from lunch.

We made it an early night to be ready for our day of departure.

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I was in the driver’s seat while Sarah and Sadie snuggled in back.

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minutes north of Larkspur. Our short day turned into a much longer drive than anticipated.

I L E located T H E CinAthe BIN We arrived at Emerald Forest Cabins, an W RVHpark Redwoods, shortly before dinner. On our way in, we grabbed and WaApizza S SM A Lsalad L T Hfor E our dinner.

Unfortunately we were almost too tired to enjoy.

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The cabin was small but clean. There wasWjust aN queen E Renough E I N Froom A I R Yfor LA D . sized bed and a small table. The bathroom included a toilet and shower. The only sink was in the kitchen, a limited space with a cabinet and countertop on a short wall that At right, our morning view included a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and microwave oven.

from the breakfast table.

Sadie enjoyed numerous walks around the camp Unfortunately her potty needs on day one were frustrating for Sarah.

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After breakfast we packed up. I grabbed some w discover that we were only 45 minutes out while SarahOur and Sadie took one last potty wa north of Larkspur. short day turned into a much longer drive than anticipated.

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shortly before On travel our way day in, wefor Sadie! The thre Today was adinner. better a pizza and salad for our dinner. atgrabbed a small diner along highway 101. Sadie was in Unfortunately we were almost too tired to ostrich (orwas emu, enjoy. Sadie gladdepending to eat though. on who was guessin cabin was smallas butwell. clean. There staffTheand patrons

was just enough room for a queen sized bed and a lunch small table. a After weThe ranbathroom into a included fairly long delay on 101 toilet and shower. The only sink was in the construction/reparation to the north resulting in kitchen, a limited space with a cabinet and Once pastonthe rugged construction zone we wer countertop a short wall that included a small refrigerator, a coffee maker, and microwave oven.

Sadie enjoyed numerous walks around the camp site, nose to the ground.

Unfortunately her potty needs on day one were not met with ease—a little frustrating for Sarah.

After breakfast we packed up. I grabbed some waters from the lobby and checked out while Sarah and Sadie took one last potty walk before setting out again.

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On Tuesday, the Larkspur apartment was made ready for closure. Plants were gathered for ease of watering, which Sarah’s landlords agreed to do while she was away. Sarah prepared a soft cooler travel bag stocked with snacks and water, and a couple of wine carriers holding our adult beverages (for consumption at the end of the day’s travel). With the car packed, we were ready to go around 11 a.m.

I was in the driver’s seat while Sarah and Sadie snuggled in back.

We set out making our way to the Panoramic Highway. First stop Stinson Beach for lunch. The forty minute drive took longer than planned as we made several stops for a sick puppy (the natural meds for travel anxiety and nausea that we picked for her up on Monday, were, unfortunately, not as helpful as hoped).

Over lunch, the decision was made to discontinue our trip along Highway 1, the slow, curvy but scenic drive, in hopes that Sadie would travel better. So from Stinson Beach we headed back east to Highway 101. We arrived at the highway entrance about three hours into our trip, only to

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We arrived in at the Best Western Inn at Face Rock around Beautiful ocean views along drive today. hotel was extremely dogthefriendly.

First order of business, un Oregon, Highway 101. up the refrigerator/freezer with our refrigerated items. Sad bowl of food, and we enjoyed an adult beverage.

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Today was a better travel day for Sadie! The three of us enjoyed lunch, alfresco, at a small diner along highway 101. Sadie was introduced, from a distance, to an ostrich (or emu, depending on who was guessing) and she was a hit with the wait staff and patrons as well.

After lunch we ran into a fairly long delay on 101. The problem was road construction/reparation to the north resulting in a one-way for private a mile orwalk so. Once past Afterward, aroad short, took usthe to the beach. rugged construction zone we were on our way to Bandon, Oregon.

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Afterward, a short, private walk took us

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Our walk was spectacular!

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Sadie enjoyed the ocean view, and she had her first encounter some horses on the beach too!

We arrived in at the Best Western Inn at Face Rock around check-in time. The hotel was extremely dog friendly. First order of business, unpack the car and load up the refrigerator/freezer with our refrigerated items.

Sadie happily enjoyed a bowl of food, and we enjoyed an adult beverage.

Unfortunately, Sarah was awakened abruptly during the night by a very sick puppy. We guessed that she was made ill by something she tried to eat on the beach (Sarah was always fishing something out of her mouth). We were both very thankful for the room’s wood flooring that made clean-up much easier, no stains left behind. We decided to Our walk bring in thewas travel spectacular! crate to keep Sadie confined for the rest of the night. Thankfully, there were no more incidents.

Morning arrived and it was time to pack up and head north once again, on to Cannon Beach and the Tolovana Inn.

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After returning from the beach, Sarah gave me a break from behind the wheel and went to pick up dinner, which we enjoyed from our room. Sadie enjoyed another bowl of food and a walk before bed.

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Today’s drive was not as successful for Sadie. She was car sick once again. By this time, Sarah and Sadie were front seat riders, Sadie sitting on Sarah’s lap. She was much happier with this arrangement and we hoped it would help her tummy.

It was another beautiful drive along the Oregon coastline. By the time we arrived at the inn, it was cloudy, cool, and threatening rain.

Unpacking the car here took a bit more energy as the second story room required several trips with luggage up an elevator (Sarah and Sadie preferred the stairs).

The unique attraction to this destination was the number of rather friendly bunnies that lived on property, another first for Sadie that made walking the grounds a little more challenging.

We had a short walk on the beach and picked up a light dinner from the restaurant on site before our end-of-evening routine and bed. Our next stop: Snohomish, Washington where we would enjoy a short, two-night respite.

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The property was rustic, but our room was a nice suite with a view of the ocean and a king-sized Murphy bed.

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room and I took the other. A little travel weary, we our two-night stay.

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We were delighted with this small home that gave Sadie room to play Frisbee outside. Here she was introduced to chickens.

The inside of the farm house boasted a nice kitchen, dining/living room, bath, and laundry room on the main floor.

a o bedrooms were located on the second story. Sarah, Britt, and Sadie shared for m and I took the other. A little travel weary, we all were glad to settle in two-night stay.

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For dinner, Sarah and Britt ran out for sandwiches while Sadie and I took a nap.

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We loaded up the car in the rain, and spent most of the day driving in weather that was true to form for the coast of Washington. We stopped at a quaint coffee drive thru for our morning brews. Of course, Sadie was a hit with the gal who served us.

By the time we merged on to Interstate 5 heading north visibility made the drive challenging and accidents and road construction delayed our travel more than once, a problem since we were to pick up Brittany from the international airport.

Brittany’s travel story from Indy to Seattle was littered with challenges. To add insult to injury, we were going to be two hours late picking her up. On the bright side, that gave her the time to get something to eat—a pleasure that had evaded her all day due to her travel woes.

Once we retrieved Britt, we headed toward the countryside just east of Seattle, arriving at the Snohomish farm house early evening.

Two bedrooms were located on the second story. Sarah, Britt, and Sadie shared a room and I took the other. A little travel weary, we all were glad to settle in for our two-night stay.

We were delighted with this small home that gave Sadie room to play Frisbee outside. Here she was introduced to chickens.

The inside of the farm house boasted a nice kitchen, dining/living room, bath, and laundry room on the main floor.

Two bedrooms were located on the second story. Sarah, Britt, and Sadie shared a room and I took the other. A little travel weary, we all were glad to settle in for our two-night stay.

We were delighted with this small home that gave Sadie room t outside. Here she was introduced to chickens.

FOR DINNER, SARAH

The inside of the farm house boasted a nice kitchen, dining/livin while Sadie and I took a nap. laundry room on the main floor.

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The property where the wedding took place was lovely.

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me of the Dickson family prior to the wedding. The farm house It was time.

Delayed

by COVID, Forest and Jeanette were finally able to host their inutes from the wedding venue, making a visit convenient. friends and families for their long awaited union.

r turn in the bathroom to get ready for the evening. Dave and Katie arrived about an hour before we needed to leave for the They enjoyed meeting Sadie. It was also fun for them to visit with ’t seen her for quite a while.

yed by COVID, Forest and Jeanette were finally able to host their ies for their long awaited union.

FOREST’S SISTER AND HER CHILDREN JOINED CINDY AND ME FOR A PICTURE—AUNTIES!

From left to right back row: Cindy, Emily, Debbie Front row: Colton and Della

From left to right back row:

The property where the wedding took place was lovely.

Cindy, Emily, Debbie Front row: Colton and Della

sunny—perfect for Forest and Jeanette’s wedding day! Sarah and Britt enjoyed breakfast with their Dad/Grandpa and his brother Rob. I stayed back with Sadie and caught up on some computer work.

The two of us also took a couple of walks around the yard and did some chicken watching.

On their way back to the farm house, Sarah and Britt picked up some snacks to share with the some of the Dickson family prior to the wedding. The farm house was a short 10 minutes from the wedding venue, making a visit convenient.

We each took our turn in the bathroom to get ready for the evening. Dave and Cindy, Cody and Katie arrived about an hour before we needed to leave for the wedding venue. They enjoyed meeting Sadie. It was also fun for them to visit with Sarah.

They hadn’t seen her for quite a while.

It was time. Delayed by COVID, Forest and Jeanette were finally able to host their friends and families for their long awaited union.

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Forest’s and her Cindy and me for a picture—Aunties!

Thesister evening waschildren over injoined a blink.

It was so good to see family and, while bittersweet for Sarah and me, to see Forest and Jeanette wed.

Sadie did well back at the farm house.

She was glad to see us return. One last sleep and then we would all be back to traveling, Britt home to Indy by air. Sarah, Sadie and I would hop back into the SUV and head east as well. A few fun stops were planned along the way.

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The next morning dawned warm and ere the wedding took place was lovely.

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The drive out of Washington was breathtaking—snow-capped mountains rose over low clouds and lush green forests lined the highway.

As we entered the state of Idaho, the scenery changed significantly. Drought conditions left us missing the green we had enjoyed over the past few days.

Our destination for the day was the Roosevelt Inn and Spa, a stone’s throw from beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene.

The Inn was a former schoolhouse built in 1905

Sadly, (not really ready to hit the road) we were scheduled to check out of the farm house by 11 a.m. Britt was picked up by an Uber and taken to the Seattle International airport a bit earlier. We packed up the SUV and headed south, then east on I 90 to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.

The drive out of Washington was breathtaking—snow-capped mountains rose up over low clouds and lush green forests lined the highway.

As we entered the state of Idaho, the scenery changed significantly. Drought conditions left us missing the green we had enjoyed over the past few days.

Our destination for the day was the Roosevelt Inn and Spa, a stone’s throw from beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene.

The bed and breakfast was fully fenced, a plus for Sadie. However, we were greeted by the inn’s canine hosts who were eager to play, while we were eager for check in and a restroom break. Our human hosts were very cordial and wanted to make us feel at home, bringing us all treats, discussing the amenities of the inn, and dinner options.

Finally unpacked and much more comfortable, we ventured down to the lawn area with Frisbee in hand to have a bit of play time.

Gandalf, one of the host dogs, was happy to capture the Frisbee and lead Sadie on a wild game of chase.

Cindy and Dave had planned a short vacation after the wedding.

Their day one led them to Coeur D’Alene as well. They joined us for a cocktail at the Inn before we headed to dinner on the lake.

After an enjoyable dinner and Sarah’s final walk with Sadie, we turned in for the night, looking forward to a walk to the park along the lake the next morning before heading out again.

Our view from the floating restaurant right on the lake

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HERE SADIE ENJOYED THE GROUNDS

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Sarah’s birthday!

We wanted to make this a short drive day. The morning was spent walking the park along the lake before check out time. Then, all packed up, we headed north to Lake Pend Oreille.

The drive up was not particularly interesting, but Sandpoint, the quaint town at the tip of the lake made for a nice spot to lunch.

This was Sadie’s second alfresco dining experience on our trip, one with several other canine friends who were also joining their families. It took a bit of time, but Sadie settled down so that we could enjoy the town and some great sandwiches.

Along the way, Sadie’s vest had torn a bit, and conveniently there was a pet store across from the restaurant where we lunched. So Sarah made a purchase. Sadie would finish out our trip in style in her new leather harness.

After lunch we enjoyed a scenic drive along the east side of the lake to our evening destination, the River Front Motel in Thompson Falls, Montana.

The motel did not have a restaurant on site, so Sarah’s birthday dinner was a smorgasbord of leftovers we had collected along the way. Thankfully, our dinner at Coeur d’Alene the night before and the day’s delightful lunch made up a little bit for the slight.

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We were early to bed in preparation for a long travel day to follow.

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We enjoyed the view all the way into Jackson, where w Inn—the last dog-friendly room we could find in town, ahead.

Our stay wa kitchenette

Sadie, in typical Sadie fashion made some friends as w Our stay was in an out

Cindy andcabin Davewith were spending a few days in Jackson H kitchenette. home, so we joined up with them again for dinner, afte to run and play Frisbee. This practice became routine f Today we headed south then east to trip. After long days in the car, Sadie, Sarah and I were Jackson Hole, Wyoming. I started time!

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I believe To sleep, and then again the next morning: final de was the first day that Sadie sat thethis farm. on my lap in front as Sarah drove.

June 16, 2021 Daytonine Things were –soon change with respect to seat occupation.

Today’s trip would take us south to I 80 and east towar Wyoming was a bit unremarkable Cheynne, Wyoming. If I remember correctly, this was t until we reached Highway 26 and arrangements changed. Sadie now accompanied the d the Teton Range came into view. of theWe front seat while either Sarah enjoyed the view all the way or I sat in the back. occupying second seat. into Jackson, where we stayed at the Elk County Inn—the dog-friendly By now, Sadie had thelast travel routine down pat. Our sto room we could find in town, even were going much more quickly. booking months ahead.

Sadie, inwas typical Sadie Today’s drive long andfashion uninteresting, but we (at le made some as we unpacked bound and thefriends motivation kept us all going. While we w for the evening. destination this evening, our accommodations were le Cindy and Dave were spending a few days in Jackson Hole too before heading home, so we joined up with them again for dinner, after finding a park for Sadie to run and play Frisbee. This practice became routine for us on the last leg of our trip. After long days in the car, Sadie, Sarah and I were glad for some outdoor time!

To sleep, and then off again the next morning: final destination Brownsburg and the farm.

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Today’s trip would take us south to I 80 and east toward my home, our first stop, Cheynne, Wyoming.

If I remember correctly, this was the day our riding arrangements changed. Sadie now accompanied the driver on the passenger side of the front seat while either Sarah or I sat in the back. Sarah’s girl was now occupying second seat.

By now, Sadie had the travel routine down pat. Our stops for fuel and potty walks were going much more quickly.

Today’s drive was long and uninteresting, but we (at least I) were homeward bound and the motivation kept us all going. While we were glad to arrive at our destination this evening, our accommodations were less than appealing. Sadie did enjoy a nice run in a park and we picked up Mexican on the way back to the motel: Ready to be home.

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Still on I 80 headed east.

Our stop tonight was Omaha, North Dakota and another disappointing motel room: Really ready to be home.

Dinner was even more disappointing, I think I had mashed potatoes. Sadie ate well, as usual. Not even sure what Sarah ate. We were tired!

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MY LABBIES , MEEYA AND JOYA , WERE GLAD

We were all glad to be out of the car and unpackin of weeks.

TO SEE ME AND SARAH.

Not sure they were happy about a puppy though.

My gardens grew a lot while I was traveling, almos spent Saturday morning with pruners and a wheel was also a preparation day for Sunday dinner.

June 19, 2021 – Father’s Day

My labbies, Meey were glad to see m Not sure they we a puppy though.

By the next day we were ready for a visit with my p Dan and family joined us as well. Later Mark and C see Sarah and celebrate Dad.

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The plan was to pack up and drive to Peoria, Illinois today leaving a short drive home along I 74 on Saturday.

However, we were energized by the thought of the farm and comfortable (and clean) beds. We were being called to Brownsburg. So we decided to push forward for our longest day on the road yet.

Entering Indiana, we stopped at a gas station for fuel and for restroom relief, only to find the restrooms closed. So, we pushed on for another half-an-hour to home, crossing our legs.

We were all glad to be out of the car and unpacking for the last time for a couple of weeks.

My gardens grew a lot while I was traveling, almost out of control. So Sarah and I spent Saturday morning with pruners and a wheelbarrow cleaning things up.

It was also a preparation day for Sunday dinner.

Father’s Day

We were all glad to be out of the car and unpacking for the last of weeks.

My gardens grew a lot while I was traveling, almost out of contr By the next day we were for aavisit with my spent Saturday morning with prunersready and wheelbarrow clean parents and a mid-day meal. was also a preparation day for SundayDandinner. and family joined us as June 19, 2021 – Father’s Day

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well. Later Mark and Channa and family popped by to see Sarah and celebrate Dad.

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Dad with Joya and Mom By the next day we were ready for a visit with my parents and a and Dan in the background, my screened porch Dan and family joined us as well. Later Mark and Channa and fa see Sarah and celebrate Dad.

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Britt did her best to treat and filter while we traveled, but it took several days after we arrived home to get the pool ready for swimming.

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fell in love with swimming.

Pretty soon she was jumping in on she her own. fell in love with swimming.

Pretty soon was jumping in on her own.

SADIE , PADDLING HER WAY TO THE STEPS .

Meeya and Joya didn’t share Sadie’s enthusiasm for swimming. Joya did get her feet wet though.

Meeya and Joya didn’t share earlyenthusiasm each morning enjoying and sun. So did Judd Sadie’s for swimming.

Sadie, paddling her waySarah to theand Sadie started Meeya and the Joyawater didn’t share with a walk and breakfast Sadie, thenwet and his sons Justin and Jordan.

Joya didfor get her feet though. steps.

Sadie’s enthusiasm for swimming.

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back to bed for a few more hours of sleep. Joya did Ourget cousin, Mike, visited a couple of her feet wet though. steps.

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8 day. a.m. thencelebrated their morning walk.

After, theshe his second It was a pleasure forfamily me to see Sarah catching upwith with friends while inafter.visit, Mike fixed the door handle We Mom and Dad thewas day threeRheagan of us headed to bed where Ion the farm on my French doors leading the screen Indy. Carrie and her daughter spentback several afternoons It was a pleasure forand mehis totea see Sarah catching up porch with friends she was in adjusted enjoying the water and sun.

So didmy Judd sons Justin and Jordan. enjoyed morning and quiet time. (savingwhile me about $3,000),

Indy. Carrie daughter spent several afternoons farm Ourand day her usually beganRheagan for real around the rocks at the on topthe of the pool waterfall so

My pool was a mess when we got home.

Sarah’s original plan was to head back favorite networks (this did not surprise his immediate family members once I Chlorine was in short supply the summer of to California around July 4th, but the visit shared; apparently fixing things is his MO).

2021. This plus heavy rains and ammonia seemed too short and I was so pleased that used to treat farmer’s fields made keeping she extended her stay. This gave her several the pool clear very difficult. more opportunities to visit with my parents Sarah, being a good momma to Sadie, and her friends. A couple of times my girls wanted to make sure that the pup could and I doggie sat for Sadie to give Sarah the swim and find her way out of the pool opportunity to visit away from home. should she fall in. So she pulled her in on Having her home also helped me purpose and showed her how to swim to through a very difficult circumstance on the steps several times. Eventually Sadie the farm. Her support was so appreciated. fell in love with swimming. Pretty soon All too soon, the middle of July arrived she was jumping in on her own. and it was time to say goodbye to Sarah and Sarah and Cindy made plans for my Sadie. The plan for driving back included birthday, making sure June 26th was a fun caravanning with Judd and his sons as far family day. We celebrated with Mom and as Denver, where the guys would pack up Dad the day after. their home in preparation for a move back It was a pleasure for me to see Sarah to Indy. It took Sadie a bit to get back into catching up with friends while she was in travel mode, but soon she was back in Indy. Carrie and her daughter Rheagan routine. And having one of the boys ride spent several afternoons on the farm with Sarah helped with travel a lot.

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Our cousin, Mike, visited a couple of afternoons as well. We shared lunch and enjoyinga.m. the Sarah waterand andSadie sun. So did Judd and his sons and flowed Jordan.out more evenly, and enjoyed sitting thatJustin the water then he swam with Sarah10 and Sadie.

On his second visit, Mike fixed the door onleading the screened porchaporch or pool deck the We living roomlunch TV back handle on my French doors thevisited screen (saving me about $3,000), Our cousin, Mike, couple of afternoons asput well. shared andin the right with Sarah’s morning coffee.

We were mode for watching our favorite networks adjusted the rocks at the he topswam of thewith pool Sarah waterfall that the flowedvisit, out Mike fixed the door then andsoSadie.

Onwater his second lazy daysmode while Britt (this(saving did notme surprise immediate family more evenly, and put theunapologetically living room TV back in most the right for watching our handle on my French doors leading the screen porch abouthis $3,000), worked a 40 hour week from her home members once I shared; apparently fixing favorite networks (this did not surprise his immediate family members once I adjusted the rocks at the top of the pool waterfall so that the water flowed out upstairs. things his MO). shared; apparently fixing things is his moreoffice evenly, andMO). put the living room TV back in the rightis mode for watching our

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ROCKS IN WESTERN KANSAS

PL AY TIME AT THE END OF THE DAY ’ S DRIVE .

After a weekend of camping and a short visit with other friends, Sarah and Sadie set off on the last leg of their journey. There’s no place like home.

XOXOXOXOXOX