Post Mt. Rainier visit

It was really fun to see Marc with Betty & Doug, in person, and hear about his trip up to the summit of Mt. Rainier.  We spent time outside on the deck in front of my residence enjoying the sun and the company.  Many tales of Mt. Rainier were told.  I am so glad that Marc and Jeff, 2 of my grandsons, were able to do this together, helping each other and trusting each other as they went along.

I got to speak with my son, Randy, and Carol & Ken were also called.  Between the heat in Southern Arizona and the residual flood damage in Colorado, I live in a place where neither is happening and am glad I do.  We sat out among the leaves on the trees and enjoyed the green grass surrounding us. It truly got hot enough that I had to move into the shade as the sun was beating down on my head.

I don't think about being 99 but I hear my family is planning a 100th birthday party for me with people coming from out of town for the occasion. I have requested a chocolate cake which is my favorite and I understand we might have some old fashioned finger sandwiches too. These are always fun and I'm looking forward to my party in a few months.

Two of my grandsons summit Mt. Rainier!

 Two of my grandsons - Marc from Boulder and Jeff from Seattle - have just reported in that they are now back off the summit of Mt. Rainier and heading back down today.  Tomorrow I will get a visit from at least one of them and am excited to hear how their adventure went!  They have spent the last few days up at the midway point, Camp Muir, training and practicing their skills before heading up to the summit, which they did on Thursday.  I am so proud of them!  This has been a goal for both of them for many years, and it is wonderful they were able to do this together.