As most of you know, Chanelle and I went on a little vacation a couple weeks ago. We left on the 6th and returned on the 13th. It was a full week of complete relaxation.
We went to visit my best friend Lindalee (from College). It has been about 2 or 3 years since I have seen her and that was when she was home for a funeral. She lives in northern Idaho, Coeur d'Alene to be exact (even though I thought it was Hayden). I have never been to Coeur d'Alene before and now I can't wait to go back. It is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful up there. She has a beautiful home right by the high school and a (family) cabin on Coeur d'Alene Lake. 
I got to spend time with her extended family and they are wonderful people as well. I had met her husband Rex before, but never really got to know him until this trip. He is quite the catch, but then again I think he's pretty lucky as well. It was fantastic to see Carissa (her daughter), who was pretty much my daughter at one point in her life. She still has a teddy bear that I gave her about 18 or 19 years ago. She is a mommy now and has a beautiful little girl that is the spitting image of her mother. Rex's daughter, Addison, is with them for the summer and she is a real sweetheart. I missed seeing Chauntel (another daughter) because she is serving our country in the Army right now. God Bless and thank you for all you do Chauntel !!
We went to Silverwood, an amusement park, and had a blast there as well. I rode the Panic Plunge (a free fall ride) twice. Lindalee said that she wished she would have had a picture of my face the first time. Apparently it was priceless!! We got drenched on the river rapid ride. It took me all day to dry out, but helped keep me cool all day. Chanelle, Addison, Lindalee and I had the old fashioned saloon picture taken and we look like some mean bitches!!! It was a lot of fun.
I would love to have spent more time on the lake, but like an idiot........I kinda forgot that spending 3 days in the sun and not drinking much water can cause a little dehydration and.....
well.........I was a sick puppy for a about a day and a half. I felt ridiculous because I am definitely old enough to know better, but everyone was great and took care of me. I came home with a pretty killer tan though.
All in all, I think Chanelle had a great time and so did I. It was a much needed, fun and relaxing time. Thank you Lindalee and family for making my summer something to remember. I can't wait to do it again!! Loves and kisses to all!!
