UPDATE

Hi Everyone,

I just thought I would give you an update with what is going on right now in my life. As you know we planned on leaving for Montana on Monday morning. 

Found out yesterday that Dylan has covid. We still plan on hopefully going but don't have an exact date yet. We are both free the following week also but we will miss the rodeo and Dylan won't have time off of work. Obviously he has to test negative and praying that Amber doesn't get it too!

Also, Mark had his car in for service about 10 days ago for his 100,000 mile check-up. It all went well until yesterday when we were going to Adam's house. We stopped to get gas and then we picked up James at daycare. Got back in the car and the emission light came on and also super handling all wheel drive. Why? 

So the car is at the dealer right now and hopefully they will figure out what is going on. Also, Mark did check that the cap was tight on the gas tank because that can cause the light to come on. 

So your prayers would be welcomed. 

Here's a photo of James from last night. We had fun with him and a great dinner with Adam and Gabby. That's his new pool toy. 

Something else that happened which was really cute. Adam and Gabby had brought home some of the cookies and chocolates that were given to them at The French Laundry. 

Gabby asked James to try one of the chocolates and he took a bite and said "This is the best chocolate I have ever tasted!"

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #558

Thank you Joyce.

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1. It's a big week in the US of A as we celebrate Independence Day. Do you have any special plans? How will you mark the day? BBQ? pool-lake-beach time? fireworks? homemade ice cream? If you're not an American you can tell us what's happening in your corner of the world on Thursday. 

Actually, Adam, Gabby and James are coming over to watch the fireworks we see from our backyard. We will be doing hamburgers, hot dogs and potato salad, along with a few other things. They will be spending the night. 

Also, when they were on their cruise we facetimed with them and James requested Fruit Loops, chocolate milk, bacon and donuts. 

Update: Gabby and James tested positive for Covid last night. They will not be coming over. We were exposed to them on Saturday evening but just for a very short time. I wish them well. 

2. What's your favorite 'All-American' dessert? 

Well, I love pumpkin pie, but I will say for an All-American dessert I would go with apple pie with ice cream. 

3. Does that patriotic feeling come easily to you, or are you having to work for it more these days? What's something that makes you proud to be a citizen of your country?  

I would say I probably have to work on it a little harder these days. What makes me proud is our Military and their service to our country. 

4. Your favorite 'patriotic' movie? Favorite patriotic song? 

I'm not sure but I do love "Saving Private Ryan."

5. One simple pleasure on your July 'bucket list'? 

Just one? I have two! Around the 14th we are going to be watching James and the dogs while Adam and Gabby go to a wine vineyard. 

My second one is at the end of July when we are heading to Montana and going to the fair in Great Falls and going to the Rodeo. The best part of course is spending time with Amber, Dylan and their dog Finley. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Some photos from Adam, Gabby and James' cruise from Orlando to St. Thomas, St. Croix, San Juan, Puerto Rico and CocoCay in the Bahamas which is a private island for the Royal's cruise line. 

The view from their room. 

At the beach in St. Thomas.

Adam and James. 

Checking out the view.

James with his cousins and the waiters 

who waited on them during the cruise. 

James waiting in the lounge for their next flight home.