July 2026

July 2026
Over the years, we've always compared our family life to a wagon train heading west. Just as everyone had to do his part to get to Oregon years ago, so everyone in our family must do his/her part to make our journey through life successful. If somebody climbs in the wagon and lets the others do the work, we just don't make any progress. We all have to pull our weight and work together. Along the trail we find lots of pebbles that make for a smooth ride and some bigger rocks that jar us a little; we hit the occasional pothole that can slow us down. But if we purpose to search diligently, there are countless gold nuggets and precious gemstones along the way as well. This journal is an attempt to preserve some of those precious moments for our children, and our children's children, as together we travel this trail called life.

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11


Friday, July 22, 2016

Heat Dome

It’s been a hot week here at the Kaiser Ranch. We’ve spent a portion of every day in water somewere – either Dave’s pond or various pools. Between keeping cool and keeping the peaches and sweet corn under control and enjoying fresh salsa and running a few errands now and then, the week has flown by. As did the weekend.

Back to last Friday the 15th – that was before this so-called heat dome hit us, and we enjoyed a gorgeous backyard evening,

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which included a walk through the peach orchard. And I finally had my camera with me, so - - -

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Yeah. They’re beautiful. And we’re enjoying them immensely.

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Kids have been playing volleyball lately. Even when it’s blazing out – they’re at it.

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Sometimes the parents opt out, especially when there’s a beautiful fire to enjoy.

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Beautiful evening.

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Dad enjoyed a pre-bedtime nap. Yeah. That’s how beautiful it was. Not like the hot humid evenings of this week, that’s for sure.

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Saturday morning  campers -

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That’s it for Saturday px - - - Saturday was busy with jobs then some time at Dave’s pond; then Dad & I & Kate & Ben enjoyed a delicious meal and wonderful fellowship at U. Marks before we all headed to church where Kate & Ben (and Audrey) shared their testimony with our precious church family. Was a wonderful wonderful evening. We are so blessed. And thankful.

Sunday then we again enjoyed a beautiful day of worship and fellowship before Kate & Ben & Audrey stood before God and His people and made a covenant with Him and were baptized. Such a wonderful day, event, singing, fellowship, that words can’t begin to express it so I’m not going to try.

So thankful Dan & Anne could be with us for the day and stay for supper after church. Our times together always go by too quickly. Precious relationships that we cherish.

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Older kids then went to the Legacy Singing in Morton. Text from one said: “Best all-church singing I’ve ever been to.” A blessing to all. Afterwards, a few friends came over for snacks and more music. An absolutely wonderful ending to an absolutely wonderful weekend.

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Monday was HOT. After laundry and jobs, we went to the pond for awhile. No pictures, but fun to have Laura, Luke, & Lane join us for awhile.

Tuesday was HOT. After laundry and jobs, we went to a friend’s pool for awhile. That evening we had a few guests – this adorable one in particular was absolutely precious chowing down sweetcorn. That’s his fifth half-ear of corn!

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And that brings us to Wednesday - - - another HOT day, but that’s another post…

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