Dog Sitter/Treat Lady

 My baby brother and his bride had a day of Doctor appointments. 

Good thing their dogs love me...I am a good substitute ball player treat giver.

Baxter

And his delinquent sister.

 Smudge

She has to twirl while waiting for you to throw her ball. 

The treats I give out are Cherrios which are almost no calories. 

They are good about doing their business and staying near me outside.

Dogs are a good distraction for me.  

Minnesota weather: It turned cool.  High 59F or 15C   Low was 44F or  7C.

What's Cooking:  Hobo Dinners one night...my favorite, Far Guy not so much.  Ribs and French Fries with peaches for dessert last night.

How I make the Hobo Dinner...on a piece of foil stack a hamburger patty, cover with sliced potatoes and carrots...enclose in the foil  I put the packets on a cookie sheet just in case one leaks then bake about 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees...when they are done top with your favorite cheese.  You can add onions, different meat, veggies what ever floats your boat.  It is an easy meal with easy clean up!

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June 13

 A very special day remembered for so many years with a "party."

This is a photo of Far Guy's paternal Grandmother... Theresa or Tracie.  She is showing off her Dahlias just North of the house. 

She loved her birthday and a "party"  everyone that could would gather at the farm or at her apartment in later years for a gathering to celebrate her. 

June 13 1895 was a special day so many years ago.  She celebrated 87 birthdays!

I cannot think of a better Grandma...she was well loved. 

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Almost three

Almost three year olds can be a challenge.  

I had a conversation with Peach.  Her favorite person in the whole world is Jen...the rest of us are chopped liver. ( Jen took daytime care of her from the time she was born until she was about three months old and daycare had an opening for her)

However she likes a song I play for her "Corrina, Corrina" by Ray Peterson and oldie but a goodie.  We all call her Peach but her given name is Karina.  She always wants to hold my phone and usually walks around with the phone on her head...no idea why?  Usually she messes up the song and boy can those little fingers swipe right and left and up and down just like that.  

Anyways we were putting together large wooden puzzles pieces of a elephant, a moose and a bird.  The does so...does not began...she was putting her hand on her hip and making faces...apparently I said does so a little loud. 

Peach said "You screamed at me!" 

What a turd. 

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White Petunias

 Jen and Andy picked white petunias for their cattle  tank.  I heard that Andy picked the number of plants bought...seems like plenty and they should overflow the tank:)

If I would have felt better I would have pulled the spent blooms.

Back at home...Far Guy did something with Tilly...while I did laundry, made ice and supper. Oh yes in the morning Far Guy spent about 90 minutes on the phone with a specialty pharmacy that supplies one of his breathing meds...then his Insurance Company...then the specialty pharmacy again...who made an error.  Finally everything might be straightened out...but you never know.

What's cooking?  Pork chops and rice.

Minnesota weather:  High 77F or 25C      Low was 57F or 14C 

Rain report: We got 1 1/2 inches while we were away and another 1/2 inch early Wednesday morning.

The rain helps to settle all the pollen!

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Up North

 We were Up North for a procedure that was cancelled and a Dr appointment.  

We had supper one night with the Great Grandchildren and supper one night with Grandson Noah and his wife Hanna.  We did more that eat...we petted Sadie, played cards and went to Menards. 

Nice to get a photo where Peach isn't trying to strangle Baby K.

After we left Up North we heard that Cee Cee put a rock up her nose that required a trip to the ER and an Xray.

Something always happening when there are four! 

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