Getting out the suitcases again.....

Days are numbered now until we take off for the wild west with friends Dennis and Dale.  This is the third big trip we've done with them and planning has been as much fun as the trip will be.  It takes a whole year to get all the details right.  Dennis took the lead on this one and has a binder that would earn him an A+ in any classroom. 

Because we are staying in national parks the reservations had to be made months in advance.  We have a detailed outline of where we will be and what to see.  It will all be beautiful and I'm looking forward to amazing.  From here to S.D and the Badlands to Glacier, Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, and then back to the US and Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and lastly Jackson Hole.  I plan to post while traveling and hope that Wi-Fi is good everywhere.

For now the puzzle is packing as we expect to have a great variety of weather.  This time it is much easier as we can fill the van and don't need to worry about weight or suitcase limit.  And what a load we will have too...cameras galore, my paint kit (I hope to have some time), food, (even a coffee maker for those early morning starts)and boots, along with the usual pjs!!

Right now I'm tearing the house apart looking for my beading kit, which I had planned to take.  It seems to have disappeared much to my chagrin.  Rarely do I loose things and it seems I've really done it this time.  Several projects were inside as I am beading for the wedding shower prizes.  Sure hope it turns up.

While we travel the kids will enjoy the last of summer here at the lake as it is beautiful now here in Michigan.

Snacks on the patio, a little gin rummy and the grandsons....lovely!!   Funny about the snack tray, a tradition I started when the grandchildren were little. Now they still ask and look forward to it.  What makes crackers more special when served by Granma in a special dish????