Our daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren have been visiting with us. Hubby and I have really enjoyed their stay!
My six year old granddaughter and I had a little craft time.
I think she likes her pillows, don’t you?
She has every right to be proud of her accomplishments!
She will keep one of the pillows for herself, and give the other pillow to a cousin for Christmas.
My son-in-law, Chris, serving in the US Coast Guard, with Hannah, his daughter.
Thank you to service men and women of all military branches, who have served, and are serving, to preserve liberty for our children, and future generations.
You are awesome!
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One of our favorite places to camp and hike is at Big Meadow Lake in the Colville National Forest. We took our children there many times, and now we are taking our grandchildren there.
Recently, we had a Saturday afternoon to spend with family, so we drove out to Big Meadow Lake to have some fun.
My six year old granddaughter and I are looking out over the swamp to see what we can see. This area has an abundance of wildlife, including moose. But we didn’t see moose on this day.
It seems that only Daddy can reach the trees on either side of the path.
As well as an abundance of wildlife, there is a wonderful variety of flora. In the above photo, wild strawberry and bunchberry grow side by side.
As you hike, you can walk in the deep woods, open areas, on pine needle laden paths, foot bridges and wooden walkways.
Big Meadow Lake is stocked with trout and bass. We love to take our canoe out, but a kayak or rowboat will do.
No jet skis, or other large noisy watercraft allowed.
As beautiful as the lake is, you don’t want to swim here. There are leeches in this lake!
Isn’t the reflective quality absolutely gorgeous?!
The baby ducks were soaking up the rays on the dock. They had no fear of us.
Big Meadow Lake is a precious jewel in the wilderness and we were treated to a fabulous afternoon for a walk in the woods!
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