A Quick Trip to Bob and Kate's with Dad

My dad was SO excited for the plane ride!  He didn’t like the crowds, security, or wandering through the maze of the airport, but by the time we got on the plane he was ready for the adventure.  As we descended into the Spokane airport we hit some turbulence.  I asked him how he was doing, and he said, “Oh that was FUN” with a huge grin on his face!

We met Bob and Kate, picked up luggage and then headed toward their home.  We were quite suprised to see that Bob's beard is just as . . . um. . . fascinating as dad's!  


They live just outside Spirit Lake near Coeur D’Alene.  On the way we stopped at a great place in Ruthdrum called O’Malley’s for dinner.

The anticipation to see Bob and Kate was warranted!  It was so great to visit with them!  It doesn’t matter how long it has been since we visited last, it always feels like home when we are with them!
They house they built is absolutely gorgeous.  I am in awe of their decision to leave urban California and relocate to this extremely rural area.  When they arrived Spirit Lake had a population of just over 600.  The came here with another family and together they built two houses, doing all of the work themselves, while they lived together in a barn. 

 The next morning we hopped into the truck and took a site-seeing trip to Spirit Lake and to Lake Pend Oreiile and then we drove to Coeur D’Alene and walked along the boardwalk of the Coeur D’Alene Lake.  Who knew that there were so many lakes in this area?  And they are all gorgeous!  The boardwalk boasts that it is the longest floating boardwalk in the world.
Spirit Lake

Lake Pend Oreille

Coeur D'Alene Lake

Coeur D'Alene Lake

On the Boardwalk of
Coeur D'Alene Lake


After a great lunch of Mexican food we came back to the house for a quick nap, and then Bob took me for a ride in the hills in his Toyota Landcruiser.  Dad followed along behind us on a four-wheeler, eating our dust most of the way.  




We traveled along some logging trails and enjoyed some fantastic scenery.  The trail took us right into Spirit Lake where we stopped and enjoyed an ice cream cone before heading back to enjoy the dinner Kate made for us.

I am sad that I have to head out in the morning.  Visiting with Bob and Kate has been fantastic!  I love them so much.  The very best part has been watching how they interact with my dad.  They truly love him!  They both have been so kind and eager to make sure that he is comfortable, yet they encourage him to exert his independence.  They are quick to help if he loses his balance and are willing to listen to his stories over and over.  I know that he will be in great hands over the next three weeks.  



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Robin Young said…
I am so hapoy you took him up there and got to spend a little time with Bob and Kate. Dad is going to have a blast, he won't want to come home to his girls lol.
July 31, 2013 at 6:30 AM
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