Friday, June 19, 2015

Our Road Trip

On June 4th we hopped in the car and headed up north



Mom bought a "backseat extender" from Outward Hound  - which made the whole back seat area of the car flat
We had blankets and a couple of dog beds too


Are we there yet??
Sorry kids - it's a 500 mile drive 


Gosh - it's gonna take 87 hrs to get there!


Mom really dropped the ball
 and took NO pictures on the way to 
Orofino, ID

It is beautiful country!

After 10 long hours we arrived


We had a safe pen to spend time in 
cause the yard was not fenced
I was excited to meet Hazel's family



there was a nice covered porch too



All the visiting had us all tuckered out!


I was the only one awake! Sort of!

Then Graduation Night!
the reason for the trip

Grandson Jake with his Mom!
Our Jake is one special guy
He has a chromosome disorder that affects his
speech, and learning abilities
But on June 5th he graduated from High School


And younger brother Austin!
He hopes to become a computer programmer 
and will be attending
Lewis & Clark State College in the fall

we couldn't be prouder of both young men



Walking together to receive their diplomas



With proud Dad after the ceremony!


Getting food ready for the pawty on Saturday

And we met this guy


Kevin



On Sunday we headed back home


Another 87 hour drive


We are the PugRanch Kids
Bailey, Hazel & Mabel



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29 comments:

  1. JulieJune 19, 2015 at 4:26 AM

    I luffs the way you all made yourselves right at home and got down to the impawtant business of napping!
    Well done to Jake and Austin, hope you had a wonderful memorable day
    Loves and licky kisses
    Princess Leah xxx

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  2. easyweimaranerJune 19, 2015 at 4:42 AM

    what a wonderful trip! I loved the napping pug photo, that had something what feels like home :o)
    Congrats to Jake and Austin and a big Weimaraner hug!
    easy rider

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  3. ZoeJune 19, 2015 at 4:53 AM

    Pugs evfurrywhere! An' Kevin! bol

    Congrats to the 2 graduates! !!

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  4. tubby3pugJune 19, 2015 at 6:26 AM

    Congrats to everyone how wonderful! Our moms a special ed teacher and so she is particularly happy to here of your grandsons accomplishment

    retro rover

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  5. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomJune 19, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    WOW..that's a BUNCH of PUGS! BOL

    Congratulations to the graduates and the family!

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  6. Yamini MacLeanJune 19, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    Hari OM
    OMD that was one major trek... but so very worth it methinks!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx

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  7. Samantha June 19, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Well I would pug 500 miles I would pug 500 miles ladadadada ladadadada....
    Congrats to the graduates!!

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  8. SullyJune 19, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    Congrats to Jake and Austin! I'd say it was worth the drive.

    Aroo to you,
    Sully

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  9. stellaroselongJune 19, 2015 at 7:48 AM

    Oh well done boys, congrat's on all your plans.....I know your grandma is very proud of you both!!! Now what is an extender? Our back seat is very small and we cannot figure out how that works, we loved that you gots to play with your family also!! Your auntie is a pretty lady! We finks hers looks like your momma.
    Beautiful country.
    stella rose

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  10. My Mind's EyeJune 19, 2015 at 8:33 AM

    OH MY WORD THAT WAS THE MOST SPECIAL ROAD TRIP IN THE WORLD. WE LOVE CELEBRATING MOMENTOUS OCCASIONS!! CONGRATS TO JAKE AND AUSTIN WE KNOW THEY BOTH ARE AMAZING YOUNG MEN.!!
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

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  11. The Daily Pip June 19, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Hurray for Jake and Austin! I am sure their futures are bright. So nice that you all could be there for their big day.

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  12. Two French BulldogsJune 19, 2015 at 10:52 AM

    One cool adventure! Outward hound has some cool stuff
    Lily & Edward

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  13. Baby Rocket Dog and HootieJune 19, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    What a great trip you made! If you had gone another 230 miles north you could have visited with us up here in farrr North Idaho! You all sure looked comfortable on the road and at the young men who graduated's home too.
    Smooches from pooches,
    BabyRocketDog and Hootie

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  14. Sketching with DogsJune 19, 2015 at 12:12 PM

    What a great road trip and a proud occasion.
    Kevin is very cute!
    Dip and Elliot x

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  15. Frankie Furter and ErnieJune 19, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    OMD OMD a DOUBLE CONGRATULATIONS is in order..for BOTH GRADUATES.
    . THAT is so superb that they got to walk TOGETHER to get their Diplomas... BRAVO to them and to their PROUD Pawrents... AND GRANDPARENTS, TOO.
    THAT was a LONG 87 hour ..500 Million Mile trip but OH MY.... so very Worth it..
    Love your BIG new Back Seat.. THAT is grand....

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  16. Matilda the BoxerJune 19, 2015 at 1:47 PM

    Okay, we're in love with Kevin!! Congrrats to both grandboy graduates! I hope you had a fun trip. Having a flat backseat makes it so much nicer to hang out in the car, doesn't it?

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  17. Bella Roxy & MacduiJune 19, 2015 at 2:44 PM

    TWO graduates! What a proud day for parents and grandparents!

    Now, we have a back seat that folds down, so we can see out. Of course, sometimes it causes loud bark in HER ear when we see something dangerous....like a cat.

    That's beautiful country.

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  18. RangerJune 19, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    OMD !!!!! I've never been on dat long of a trip. Impressive.
    Congrats to both da grads and I think Kevin is one cool dude.
    Wags,
    Ranger

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  19. FinnJune 19, 2015 at 4:56 PM

    WOW! Very kewl! Hope you had a wonderful trip!

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  20. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥June 19, 2015 at 5:59 PM

    Great big congratulations to Jake and Austin - you must be so proud of both of them.

    Look at all the happy pugs - bet you all had a blast together - no wonder you were all tired out.

    Woos - Ciara and Lightning

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  21. M. K. ClintonJune 19, 2015 at 6:03 PM

    What beautiful country! Congratulations on the success of the grandkids! I know everyone is super proud of their hard work and accomplishments. I love the photo of them going to the stage together. The pug party reunion looked like a great time. ♥

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  22. Tweedles -- that's meJune 19, 2015 at 8:25 PM

    Wow,, what a wonderful trip!
    Congratulations to Jake and Austin !! How awsome is that!!

    The long drive gave you all lots of time to look at all those trees- right!!!
    How beautful! Your car back seat looked so comfy!! And we love the photo of all of you puggies and Kevin all together!
    Welcome back home,,, yay for a safe trip!
    love
    tweedles

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  23. Kinley WestieJune 19, 2015 at 9:12 PM

    Congrats to da grads!

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  24. ScooterJune 19, 2015 at 11:26 PM

    What a cool trip. CONGRATS to Austin and Jake!!!
    Glad that you made it home safe and sound

    Wags
    Oreo

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  25. C.L.W.STEPJune 20, 2015 at 10:12 AM

    We've never seen so many pugs all in one place! And congrats to the boys on their graduation!

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  26. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3June 20, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Wow, you did great on the car trip. We would have driven our parents crazy. A big tip of the tail to Jake and Austin

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  27. KBJune 20, 2015 at 6:52 PM

    Congrats to Jake and Austin! A big accomplishment...

    It sounds as if you had lots of fun on that very loooong road trip!

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  28. WyattJune 21, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    That looks like a very pretty place. Congrats to Jake and Austin :)

    Wyatt

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  29. Pug SlopeJune 22, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Congratulations to your family members! On to the next step! Sorry you guys were stuck in the car for so long - although it looks like you had a pretty sweet area to hang out in. I love that photo of you all tuckered out in various beds. So funny! Glad you had a nice visit.

    -Love,
    Sid.

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