Mrs Barker!!

Well, we are happy to say that we were able to see our friend Mrs Barker, in Ketchum! Mrs Barker was Gavin's second grade teacher last year. When we told her about our trip to Idaho she told us that her son lives here. She felt that we would be able to see each other over the summer! I have to admit that I was skeptical, but open minded. As the time has marched on it did not seem likely, but then she called with an invitation! Come to Ketchum and see the largest non-motorized parade in the NorthWest! And we were able to say yes. So, we drove over with the camper and met Mike, Lisa, and George. They had other friends and family visiting the area as well. Somehow it was a chance to see Ketchum, make new friends and relax without feeling like we were in the way or a nuisance! 
The kids loved playing with George, who is just 9 months old, and also playing and walking Atwood, the yellow lab.
The parade was amazing and town was very bike and walking friendly, which we did a lot of!
Here are the pictures!

front row seats!

hmm .... not sure what to say about this one!

this is a tribute to the Native Americans, a group of young bareback riders

no parade is complete without a camel in a top hat!

Mrs J, we found your baby bison! Gavin petted him after the parade.

the grand finale: a 20 mule team pulling 6 Ore Wagons! It was a bit of work to get them around the corner!

Then the ride home thru the Sawtooth National Forest ::

Redfish Lake

thank you very much to Mrs Barker & family for a terrific weekend!