July 14, 2026-Quick Trip to Edgewood

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Robby was the first one awake today. He had already walked Marley by the time that I stirred. It wasn't too long after that he left so he could get some internet and do some work. While he was gone, I finished the book that I was reading and then brushed the dogs.

As soon as Robby finished his calls, he came back, and we started loading up. It didn't take long before we were on the road. I stopped at a few gas stations on the way home so I made it home a few minutes after he did. I'm listening to a really good book so I even drove a little bit slower on Springhill so I could listen to more of it.

When we came home, the camper wasn't that difficult to clean-all of the food stayed in except a handful of things plus we left the fridge on. Then all of our un-worn clothes stayed in there as well, so there really wasn't too much to do. I still had about 4 loads of clothes to wash (clothes from camper, clothes from here, towels and sheets from camper). 

Overall, unpacking from this trip didn't take long at all. Usually, on the days that we get home, we are pretty worn out when we finished, but not today. We had a ton of packages to open when we came home. This weekend Keaton had a friend over who was intrigued by all of our packages and intrigued because all of our food was big (thanks Sams and Costco).

For supper I heated up some taquitos and as soon as Graham was finished he headed out for the night. Anderson tried to get people to play basketball, but he had no takers; however, it looks like it is going to rain now though.

July 13, 2026-Quick Trip to Edgewood

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Robby and I slept as long as Marley would let us this morning. He had actually taken her on a walk around the loop before I did get out of bed. Soon I was up and ready and joined him for the long loop with Bentley. 

Robby had to work a good bit today, and with the internet being pretty spotty it was sometimes difficult. He even had to drive down the road a little bit so he could send some things. Since the internet is so weak, I spent a lot of time crocheting, listening to my book, and reading. I started one book yesterday have read more than half of it already. 

Whitman has had less problems with the internet than the rest of us. We have been able to watch a few shows every night though. It is certainly good to slow down, but I think that I was about to go a little bit stir crazy! I even tried to think how I could make some extra money, but then I just decided that I would do better making a list of things that I need to buy.

This evening, Campbell wrote asking if we would bring her some Sonic, and when one of your babies writes for ice cream, you get them ice cream. We delivered her and Laynie Sonic and chatted with them for a good bit., I think that Campbell is enjoying camp...it is only the first day though.

When we left them, we had to hurry back to Sonic to buy Whitman a drink. Then back at the camper, I'm working on the blog and next I might do some more reading!

July 12, 2026-Quick Trip to Edgewood

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We woke up and did our morning walk. It was much cooler this morning-well, maybe not much cooler, but it wasn't nearly as sticky outside. While we were on our walk, Campbell and Keaton headed to church first. They had to do the doors and get there early. Then Anderson and Graham went next. When church ended, they ate Sunday lunch with Grannymom.

Robby and I had our breakfast after our walk. Then I went to work crocheting-I have finished 2 squares on this camping trip, finished 1 book, and finished one audio book. Plus tomorrow I'll finish the book I brought about Utah's National parks.

We did go to the state park this afternoon to walk around a little bit. We were surprised at how sad the gift shops were-especially at the visitor's center. It really needed some help. We then came back, and I eventually made supper-taquitos. 

Then we played Forbidden Island-a board game. We actually played twice because the lost the game almost immediately. Then we read some more, and now I've come back to the bed and possibly will take my shower soon

July 11, 2026-Quick Trip to Edgewood

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Let me briefly recap the kids' day: Campbell was the first one out the door this morning. She went with a friend to Lake Degray. We suggested that she come and pick us up, but she did not. When she came home, she went to eat and then made her way to Keaton who is babysitting. Anderson made sure that Keaton made it to babysitting since Graham was gone. He went to the zoo with Brooklyn and then a few other places. We have limited internet so keeping track with everyone is a bit more difficult than usual.

Marley was again the first one awake this morning. I heard her and needed to go to the bathroom, but she would hear me then, so I just laid in bed until I fell back asleep. When Robby and I did get up, we took the dogs on a walk.

Mid morning Reagan text reminding me that this was her day off and that she was going to head to Hot Springs for a bit before going to her friend's birthday party. I told her that we were at Degray and she could come and join us. I was surprised when she said that she was one the way to come and see us-she did check on our food level before coming!

She came and visited for a while before going back towards Hot Springs. She is loving the age group that she has right now and is excited about the rest of the week. She has 4 more weeks of camp and then one week at home before she heads back to school.

We walked quite a bit today, and we have re-diagnosed my sore foot to possibly planter fascitis. Robby said Grannymom would have some stretches for me when we get back. With our walking today, I hope that I didn't irritate it too much, but it is already so much better than it was Thursday. (Though I'm still favoring it.)

Tonight we ran to Sonic to pick up Whitman a hamburger, and then Robby and I came home to eat leftover bbq. We have just had our trip ice cream and are settling in for the night. 

July 10, 2026-Quick Trip to Edgewood

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I woke up to a text from Campbell saying that she had been sick last night, so I spent a good bit of time early this morning wondering about her and going over all of the contingency plans for the stomach bug to run through the household.

Thankfully though it was just one event, so possibly it was just something she ate or a fluke. I was greatly relieved when she did wake up and say that she was fine. Since my foot was still a bit sore, but much improved, I didn't go on my walk this morning so I had some extra time. I should have been more productive, but I wasn't!

Robby went to the store, and I even napped a bit while he was gone. Then we kicked things up in high gear getting ready to leave, until we realized that one of the freezers in the garage was a bit warm. We moved things just to be safe since we were leaving, but we think it had been left open plus when it is blazing hot outside and in the garage it probably takes some time to cool off. Keaton just checked the temperature and all was more back to normal.

Whitman, Robby, and I headed to Edgewood for a few minutes. On the way there, we stopped at a gas station for a mystery shop. Robby went in and I also went in with him; I was driving the van. Whitman stayed in the camper with the dogs, and Robby told him he would be back shortly.

The shop had Robby go in the bathroom, buy something from the gas station, and order a sandwich. While we were inside, we just sat down to eat. After a bit, Whitman text Robby to ask when he was coming back. Robby replied asking if he was good. Whitman wrote back that he was fine but just wanted to make sure that Robby was not dead. We assured him that we were fine, but it is always good to check!

Edgewood is a bit more primitive than Degray, but it is fine though our internet is pretty limited even with the Starlink. Robby and I even went all out and set up the tent and lights. The Smiths came, and after a bit Carter asked Whitman to go to the lake with them.

Robby and I walked the dogs there too while Whitman and Carter swam for almost an hour. They stayed until it was dark out while we talked to Whitney. We came back, and Whitman ate his supper after his shower. Now, we are all just waiting until it is ice cream time!

July 9, 2026

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• Marley was the one who woke up first this morning. She whined a good bit while Robby and I tried to lay really still in bed so maybe she would go back to sleep and we could too. That didn't happen though. 
• Soon after we got out of bed, Robby started cooking a pork for our supper tonight...and after eating tonight, this pork will apparently be our supper for many, many more suppers. 
• My heel has been hurting recently, but today it felt better so I started on my walk. I made it about a half mile before I realized it wasn't as better as I thought. I'm stubborn and still walked my entire walk, but currently, I have an ice pack that I'm alternating between my heel and my knee. I banked the mess out of my knee while taking a load of things to put in the camper. I've aged by 20 years just today!
• Robby and I went to Costco this afternoon to walk around. Then I ran into Walmart to pick up some canvases for Graham. Next, we met Anderson, Campbell, Keaton, and Whitman at Top Golf. We played for a long time, and we even stayed almost the whole 2 hours. That is a long time for us plus it is super, super hot at Top Golf.
• We came home, and soon Brooklyn came over for supper. Graham and Brooklyn painted two different canvases tonight switching every few minutes. I think that Brooklyn must have done most of the painting because they both really look good. 
• For supper we had Robby's delicious pork, my baked beans which I can never make as good as my moms, fries and ooey gooey for dessert. Anderson missed supper because he was playing basketball. Campbell also missed supper because she was quick to jump at an invitation to go out to eat-she thought that we were having something else for supper!
• Now, Robby and I are sitting on the couch with two sleeping puppies. Maybe we will even have some ice cream tonight!

July 8, 2026

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• Robby and I woke up and took the minivan to the repairman this morning. I did get myself ready, but Robby ran that errand in his pajamas. It does help that the repairman is just about a mile down the road from us.
• Campbell made it home mid morning. She had spent the night at a friend's house, and one of their cars were broken into. Campbell heard the car alarm and thought that it was her car's alarm so she started hitting the button-this probably scared the folks away and saved her from getting a window broken. She even documented the adventure with pictures-the mom getting up, the police coming, the dad ordering more cameras for the house before he went back to bed. 
• I have hurt the bottom of my foot somehow so I didn't walk today. I will walk tomorrow (I'm writing that so you will hold me to it.) I actually miss walking because I don't get to listen to my book too much if I don't take a walk. 
• This afternoon I went with Robby to pick up the minivan and then get gas in a few of the cars. When we came home I finished playing a game with Whitman-we have played the same game 3 days in a row. 
• Campbell left for a birthday this evening, and then I took Keaton to a 4th of July party. Oh, and Graham actually left first to go and hang out with Brooklyn. Robby and I went to the Fergie's house for some ice cream this evening.
• Anderson was gracious enough to pick up Keaton for me, and he even brought Bentley along for the ride. (Anderson is pretty meticulous about keeping his car clean, so letting a hairy dog ride in his car is something.)