Out and About Away From Home Overnight. Shadow stayed and slept-over with friends.

[George McGovern]

My wife and I attended our granddaughter's H.S. graduation. It was nice.


Afterwards we stayed the night with our good friend Karen. We met Ellie and Winnie. Ellie, at left, is four years old. She came from Ukraine. Karen's had her
for two years. Winnie is three. She came from Karen’s breeder since Winnie’s guardians could not take her to Texas when they moved.


Next morning we started home and passed this message on the freeway.


Nearing home we crossed over the Columbia River at Vantage, WA.


Turning into our driveway we were greeted by an excited Puppy Dog.

[MIButterfly]

1. What great photos, George McGovern!

I love them all, but especially Shadow running to greet the people she loves the most!

How proud of your granddaughter you must be. What are her plans for the future?

[George McGovern]

6. Thanks MIButterfly! Out of state college, on a cheerleading scholarship. We are proud. Straight 4.0!

[MIButterfly]

13. 4.0 - That is really impressive!

Congratulations to and best wishes for a wonderful future for your granddaughter!

[George McGovern]

14. Thanks ever so much! 'Course she can't leave for college 'til she cleans up her room . . .

[SheltieLover]

2. Congrats to your grandaughter!

Haha Shadow, the world traveler. I'll bet she was glad to be back home.

My gawd, it is so beautiful where you live!

[George McGovern]

7. Thank You! Our granddaughter graduated 4.0!

btw — Shadow stayed home and had a sleepover with her buddy Wilson. That's why she was glad to see us when we got home.

[SheltieLover]

19. Wow! Good for her!

Oh I'll bet she was happy when you both returned!

And I love that the 1 dog was adopted from Ukraine!

[George McGovern]

21. Ty SJ! Granddaughter got cheerleading scholarship to school in Oregon.

Shadow WAS glad to see us back home.

The adoptee from Ukraine has blossomed here in the states.

[Walleye]

3. Thank you, your wonderful pictures always make me feel better

[George McGovern]

8. Ohhh, that's so nice of you to say Walleye. Why I take pictures.

[Diamond_Dog]

4. What a wonderful weekend you had, George!

Graduations are such happy events. I wish your granddaughter the best of luck in her future endeavors.

Those two doggies are so precious!

Beautiful scenery crossing the majestic Columbia River.

And a happy camper running to welcome home Mom and Dad.

TY for sharing this happiness with us George!

[George McGovern]

10. YW DD! TY!

[LoisB]

5. Congratulations to your granddaughter. Ellie and Winnie are beautiful dogs. Do you think

Shadow missed you?

[George McGovern]

11. Yes we do Lois. When we turned into home she barreled up the driveway!

[montanacowboy]

9. George

how is the bridge at Vantage? Is traffic still one way? we will be going over to Montana soon and deciding whether to go through Vantage or up Over North Cascades Hwy.
Love your doggie pics, looks like you have a wonderful place in Ellensburg.

[George McGovern]

12. Thank You montanacowboy. Bridge is back to two lanes. No delay. Maybe dbl check first.

We have been blessed living here in central Washington state. We are, however, having to move to just north of Spokane, much nearer to our daughter and granddaughter. Thank You for liking Shadow's pics! She has given us eight years of joy. If you'd be interested to check her out, she has a photo archive in DU. Be happy to advise.

Wish you all safe travels, good trip to Montana.

[montanacowboy]

15. Well it will be less windy

in the Spokane area. Thanks and will check before we leave on hwy conditions!

[George McGovern]

17. You're welcome. Less wind is what we hope. Ellensburg's wind can be a blessing/curse.

[highplainsdem]

16. What beautiful photos of a beautiful event in your lives! And an incredibly sweet homecoming, too.

Thanks for sharing these!

[George McGovern]

18. You betcha' highplainsdem. Thank You!

[wyn borkins]

20. Patiently I've Been Cooling My Paws

Shadow's so happy you came home
Look at me, I'm flying to meet you

Been waiting for you day and night
Where's my treats cause I was good

Now let's walk so you can tell me
About your trip cause I'm all ears

[George McGovern]

22. Oh wyn -- I'm ROLF! (not really, otherwise I'd need help getting back up!)

I love how you transposed Puppy into your reply followed by your perfect poem!
Thank You!

[wyn borkins]

23. You're Welcome (n/t)