Backpacking Trek (That I Missed!)

Mom and Dad went on a backpacking trip for the Girls' Camp for the stake Monday to Tuesday.  They were supposed to hike with their backpacks for 8 miles, on level ground.  Instead, they did 10 miles up the mountain and down the mountain, over and over.  They wanted to bring me originally, and I knew I'd have fun, but in the end, it's a good thing I didn't go.  Here's some pictures of what I missed.

The View from Bear's Den

Josh and I, one of the times we were "almost there."

The soles of Mom's shoes peeled off, so she duct taped them, and then also had to tie them up with rope.  She's such a fashion icon.

Instead, I got to spend my Monday night and Tuesday morning with Grandma Whalan!  Suckas!

USA! USA! USA!

Well, this past week hasn't really been photo-worthy.  Last week we got back from the beach and I was SO TIRED!  I took Monday to take a bunch of "cat" naps and catch up on sleep.  Dad left for business for the rest of the week so it was just Mom and I.  We watched lots of Olympics.  I've seen a lot of commercials.  My favorite is the Chevy truck ad where the dog gets to pick if his owner buys the truck or not.  Mom really wants to watch some field hockey, but we haven't seen any on TV yet.  I got to join Mom over at Grandma's house to learn how to make bread with the Laurels from church.  I even got petted by a 6 month old baby!  I was very good and let him grab my fur.  Mom came home really late Thursday night so she could go to a class to learn how to cook Thai food with Grandma.  She did give me some to try out though!  Spicy!!!  Then, Mom made a pie on Friday night, and all the sudden I heard Dad's truck and I was so excited, I just started barking and spinning around in circles.  Mom was happy too.  We all cuddled together for a little while.  Until I fell asleep (as usual).  Saturday I got to go for a ride in the truck to the pharmacy (they gave me treats!), the carwash, and a garage sale where Mom got some golf clubs for $10!  And I got to play with BJ and Jenny one more time before they leave for Utah.  I sure am going to miss them!  BJ did scare the pee out of me Saturday night though.  Then Sunday they all went to church and when they came back they had a rotisserie chicken Dad made, and mashed cauliflower and corn on the cob, and I got to eat 2 leftover cobs!  YUMMM!  I didn't get any peach pie though.  One thing I know for sure after this week:  Mom and I love to have Dad at home instead of away on business!