Getting ready for a new season

I cannot believe it is near the end of May and we haven't been out in either the Montana or the Airstream!  The time is drawing close though, we have a long weekend coming up with some of the Jones (nieces and Dave's brother) and an Airstream rally three days after the family trip.  So today we sanitized the fresh water tank in the Montana and started the spring cleaning.  Next week will be doing the same for the Airstream.  Dave also got up on the roof of the Montana and gave it a good scrubbing.  The seals all look good but he found two small tears, one about an inch and the other less then 1/2 inch, that he will have to repair. The awning and slide toppers receive a good cleaning also.  Tomorrow I will finish the cleaning on the inside and then start the packing and organizing of supplies, clothes and kitchen items.  

The remainder of the week will be spent cleaning the house as we have family coming for a Memorial Day cookout and getting food prepared. I also have a quarterly check-up with my rheumatologist.  I have now been giving myself shots for three months and I have to say it has been easier and less traumatic then I anticipated. 

In seven short weeks, we will head out with Dave's niece and her husband for YELLOWSTONE and THE TETONS.  We will spend about 12 days with them before we head further west for our 2-1/2 month adventure in the Pacific Northwest.  Posts will be a lot more frequent and will contain more pictures.  Getting excited!!!

To hold you over picture-wise, here is a picture to show Dave's hard work this spring, planting bushes and trees in the front yard. 

I have been enjoying learning how to cook on my new toy that I received as a belated birthday gift from Dave, a Kamado Joe cooker.  It grills, smokes, bakes, and roasts.  The fire can get as high as 900 degrees!  Or you can smoke or roast as low as 175 degrees. 

And last but definitely not least, this spring has included spending time with our family including our two grandbabies. 

Will definitely miss everyone while we are traveling!  😍

Well that is our latest update, but check back soon as posts will be getting frequent now with trips coming up.