“In life, it’s not where you go, it’s who you travel with.” – Charles Schulz
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One of the many things I love about living in Seattle is that Mt Rainier looms up from so many different angles just driving down the freeway. (photo credit to Miss O)
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This bull frog was the wildlife we saw when we went on a lovely hike with Deb (Closer to the Edge blog and my wonderful colleague on the Heart of the Matter blog). It was too hot for the wildlife — and maybe for us. But still so fun to hang out with the amazing and fun Deb again!
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The slide started out so well…
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I took the kids to their first ballgame. I’m not sure what Mr. D was doing – catching flies? Ba-dum-dum. I’ll be here all week folks.. 🙂
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Guess who learned to blow bubbles? It is amazing how entertaining that is…
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Mr. D says cleaning the grill is equally as entertaining.
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Sign of the week
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And a beautiful cactus heart of the week. Contributed by the delightful Cristiana (of the Crisbiecoach blog and my colleague on the Wise & Shine blog).
I still can’t blow bubbles. Just so you know
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Really? That’s an interesting point that I don’t recall ever came on those AMA answers…
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Ha! You’re right, no one asked me about that. 😜
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Amazing that there was one area left unexamined… 🙂
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Another wonderful week Wynne! Thank you for publishing my cactus heart ❤️
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I love your cactus heart, Cristiana! Thanks for sending it!
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The face plant going down the slide is hilarious. I love how varied your week of activities are. And the message of that sign is so true. Enjoy your weekend together, Wynne and family!
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Now I’m laughing about the slide again. I didn’t even know I was capturing at the time… 🙂
Have a great weekend, Ab! Hope you all get some great bike rides or other fun in!
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Looks like you’re feeding that raccoon really well Wynne 😉 Fun with the Mariners! Glad you all had a good time. Did you have a mitt with you just in case?
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We had 3 mitts with us, Deb! But didn’t catch any stray balls. There’s a plum tree in my back yard which must be the draw for the raccoon even though they aren’t quite ripe yet. I love our bull frog picture too!
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I’m with you on that chonky racoon! He looks like he’s been a longtime resident.
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I think the raccoons live between a storage unit and the fence in my neighbors yard. But I’m unclear – they are around a lot. I’ve seen 2 together this year and last year one had a hurt paw. I don’t know if that means there are 1, 2, or 3 but you’re right – they’ve been around for a while.
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They’re lovely! We have some near the apartments and they come out to forage. If I have fruits or veggies that are about to turn bad o throw them into the bushes for the wildlife to find. If they don’t want them then there will be a mystery how the apple or tangerine trees grew there!
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Good one, Tamara! 🙂
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“In life, it’s not where you go, it’s who you travel with.” – Charles Schulz
If each of us truly chose the right traveling companions in life Wynne, divorce attorneys would be an extinct species 😊
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Well said, Fred! As my dad used to say, we have to get our vertical relationship right and then it helps with all our horizontal friendships as well!
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Looks like a fun week! Great raccoon pic! That’s in your backyard?
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Thanks, Todd. Yes, the raccoon lives nearby because it’s a frequent visitor.
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😁😎
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A great week Wynne. Did Mr. D catch many flies? 🤣 Love the sign and the cactus heart too. Have a wonderful weekend.
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Unfortunately, Mr. D didn’t catch any flies. Darn it! Hope you have a wonderful weekend as well!
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What a fun week!
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Thanks, Erin! ❤
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Catching flies…oh my goodness! Tip your servers, folks! 😜
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I love that you are laughing alongside my, dear Vicki! ❤ ❤ ❤
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😜🤣😜
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The Great Slide Adventure is this week’s fave—I can imagine the laughter amidst the terror! The look on Mr. D’s face is priceless!
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Yes, fortunately there was not much concern about anyone getting hurt. But I didn’t realize what I’d caught on camera until I loaded up this week pics. So glad you are laughing with me cause I thought it was pretty funny!! Happy Saturday, Julia!
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Philosophical sign! You can’t do better than that. Thanks, Wynne.
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Right!! Happy Saturday, Dr. Stein.
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Cool recap. Did the kids enjoy the ball game?
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They did think the game was cool but we spent 5 of the innings waiting in line for and then playing in the play area. So I’m not sure how much of the “game” they thought was cool as opposed to the experience. I suppose that’s probably true for all of us, right?
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Smart stadium to have a fun play area! Chicago airport has a great play area with a kid sized plane. We ‘d route through there knowing Eagle would be refreshed before the next flight.
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That sounds like a great play area! Sheesh, makes me want to take the kids there. 🙂
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Love the Schultz quote and perfect for the album of photos! Looks like some lovely times! 💞💞💞
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Thanks, Dawn! So glad to have discovered you along these travels!
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I’m glad to have found you as well!
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🙂
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Looks like a fun week.
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Yes! Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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Looks like you’re having a fun summer. Thanks for sharing, Wynne. BTW, do you hire Mr D out for grill cleaning? 😉
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I’m pretty sure he’d do it for free, Susan. 🙂
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Now the ‘grill dude’ is one of my favs – a great skill to have learned so young! Best summer wishes to you and your dear ones!
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You’re right – grill cleaning is a great skill. And I can use all the help I can get! Happy summer to you, Mary!
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Does Mr. D have any desire to visit the Midwest? My grill could really use a good cleaning…
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We’ll be by after a stopover at Kwik Stop — so apparently it might be a while! 🙂
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That sign!!! Spot on.
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The sign is spot on – but it doesn’t make it any easier to be patient. 🙂
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Fab pics xx
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