Our 25TH Grandchild Wow

Ben & Lucy with new baby girl

Jayla Van Dahlke

Born 9/02/10

8lb 11oz

Grandpa with our 25Th Grandchild

It is still so amazing even after this many

they each come with their own little personality

what a blessing they are to us

She is a little chubby one, so cute !

Camping at Riley Creek

Gary and I took off on a camping trip this week to Riley Creek Campground

it is on the Pend Oreille river half way between Sand point and Priest River Idaho

This was the first time we were able to get in here and after spending two nights

I see why it is so hard to get a spot

It was beautiful

These first pictures are the blessings you get when you get up early in the morning!

I took the dogs out for a walk and the sun was just coming up over the mountains

the mist was still on the lake, such a special time of day

I came down the the beach with my camera and saw this

Blue Hereon

I think he was looking for breakfast

he let me take a couple of pictures before he flew off

Duck Ponds

Place to beach the boat

Swimming area

Play area

Basket ball, Horse shoe, and Volley ball area

Another Bike Ride

"Trail of the Couer d Alene"

Well we started our vacation off with an awesome bike ride

we rode from the Cataldo Mission trail head down to Harrison Idaho

First few minutes into the ride we saw a Momma Mose and her calf

that was great! Unfortunately I had my cell phone in a bag behind the bike

and wasn't able to get a picture of her.

The rest of the ride was full of wonderful things to see

we followed the Couer d Alene river all the way, we could see a lot

of the chain lakes that shoot off from the river, it was so perfect

We have the best friends, the weather was great and couldn't have asked for

a better day!

God is the BEST artist

Myself, Peggy, Kay

Gary, Skip, Rich

View from the trail of one of the chain lakes

Friday Night Shock Game

Drew and Baylee getting all dressed up for the "Shock" arena Football game

Drew wasn't quite done yet but he let me take a picture

and the Shock won the game so all is good

The Boys in Glenwood Springs Colorado

The Boys Jeremy Chad & Christian took a vacation to

Glenwood Springs Colorado, so I stole these pictures after Jeremy posted them

I just wanted everyone to see my handsome Sons and Grandson

Thanks Boys for sharing your pictures

Our Bike Ride

Last Saturday we went on this Awesome Bike Ride with our Friends

Skip and Kay

We started in Plummer Idaho on the Trail of the Couer d Alene's

rode down to Chatcolet lake and crossed the bridge over Couer d Alene Lake

then we rode to Harrison Idaho, it was so beautiful there were wild snap dragons

a pond with Lilly pads in bloom, some sweet cherry trees to eat from

The first 4.5 miles we were in a forest and then down to the lake

the rest of the ride was along the lake all the way

We had lunch and Ice Cream in Harrison

Then rode back along the lake and back over the bridge

The bridge was a challenge, it was the last leg of 24 miles of riding

Since it is long and high they stair stepped the bridge to make it easier to get up

It was still hard for me !

What a Great Day I Love Summer

Me at the start in Plummer

Gary and Kay eating Yummy Ice cream cones in Harrison




Gary at the end of the day after climbing the bridge




Almost to the car 24 Mile Ride, not to bad for old folks !

Vaya Anne Burgess

Vaya Anne Burgess

July 7, 2010

7lb 12oz

We are happy to see our newest Granddaughter has arrived safely

She is beautiful and Vaya and Mommy Kristin are doing Great

Vincent who is 6 can hardly wait to take her home tomorrow

Big Sister Valencia is already to help Mom with this new baby

This makes combined Grand Baby #24 and they are all so special

We are very excited for this new addition

Grandma, Vaya, Kristin

Valencia holding her new Sister Vaya

One Proud Grandpa with Vaya

Valencia, Vaya, Kristin
















Vincent, Vaya