Wallace

On our road trip to Montana on Friday we went to the town of Wallace in Idaho. Wallace is the silver capital of the world and listed in the national register of historic places.

I think taxidermy is big business in Idaho.

The entire city is listed on the National Historic Registry.

Hank making friends with the locals in D & G Bakery.

D & G Bakery owner Anne who was a New Yorker who moved to Idaho. Nice lady and good sandwich.

Tubbs Hill

It was nice enough weather today for a little hike in Coeur d'Alene at Tubbs Hill which borders the lake.


Jacob with the biggest dandelion we have ever seen and the walking stick.

Thanks to the walking stick/tripod we were able the take this family picture.

Clowning around at lunch at the Pita Pit. Great food, we wish they put one in LA.

We ended a lovely day with Errol's extended family. Chris (pink shirt) made a delicious meal and was a very kind hostess.

Sandpoint

Today's adventure took us north 50 miles to a town called Sandpoint. Sandpoint is on the north shore of Lake Pend Oreille (there are a lot of lakes in Idaho). We ate at Panhandle Pies and yes we had pie. It had been a rainy morning but the afternoon was dry so we could walk around the shops. Jacob enjoyed shopping especially when it included buying something for him. Today's treasures were a Jacob's ladder and a tiny bottle of mixed gemstones.

Errol and Berta.
Fonzie the schnauzer.

Welcome to Coeur d'Alene

After a taxi ride, two airplane flights and a quick drive from Spokane Washington we arrived safely in Idaho (all before 12 noon). We met Errol at his house and his dog Fonzie then headed out for lunch. Here we are toasting with huckleberry lemonade. We had a wonderful view of lake Coeur d'Alene and a delicious lunch. The team split up after lunch so we could check into our hotel while the older folks with more energy went for a walk. Jacob's favorite part of the day was meeting Uncle Errol.

Toothless

We are on a roll now...I may have to play that famous Christmas song for Jacob anyway. Thanks to Michael who can always take a great picture of Jacob.

Autry National Center

This is our trip to the Western Heritage Museum across from the LA Zoo.

This picture cost me a cup of frozen yogurt.
They had an exhibit on space with a display of these paper airplanes.

I thought this was the most interesting piece.

Jacob was not very interested in this museum so I don't think we will be going back. My goal this summer was to try some new places so I am happy we went anyway.

4th of July Weekend

Our weekend project was to plant new flax in our front yard.
As you can see we are not opposed to child labor.


Michael, looking like he's supervising, did do a tremendous amount of work.



Our finished project.

Jacob has been asking to go to the beach again so off we went to Mother's beach. Jacob is happiest with shovel in hand.

Jacob took a detour from his usual hole digging.

The post would not be complete without some mention of food. I am on a quest this summer to make as many fruit pies as possible. This weekend we tried raspberry.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/fresh-raspberry-pie/detail.aspx