My July Reading List

It’s the end of July, and school is starting soon. Where did summer go? I didn’t get most of the things done this summer that I had planned to do, but, all in all, it’s been a good summer. I definitely do not have as many books on my July reading list as I normally do. I’m just going to blame that on babies and puppies! However, I was able to read 14 books this month.  Here is my July reading list. 
 

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Six Classic Toddler-Friendly Magic Kingdom Rides

When Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom opened on October 1, 1971, there were only 22 attractions, including the parades and fireworks show. Several of those rides and attractions are still operating today, delighting children of all ages and bringing joy to thousands each day.  Parents and young grandparents (like us) can bring their little ones to enjoy the same toddler-friendly Magic Kingdom rides that we loved when we were their ages.

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Taking Your Dog to Canada

Penny is an international traveler! “How?” you ask. Well, she took her first trip to Canada right before she turned three months old. Taking your dog to Canada is really not that difficult if you know what to take and which documents are required.

I’m not sure how impressed Miss Pennsylvania was with Niagara Falls.

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Products to Help Solve Common Puppy Problems

Penny has just turned three months old and is an active, energetic little chocolate lab. She’s had a few behaviors that we want to nip in the bud, and because of that, we’ve invested in a few products to help us solve these common puppy problems. I’ve decided to share the products with you in the event that they could help another family.

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9 Ways to Explore Historic Cheyenne, Magic City of the Plains

Cheyenne, Wyoming, isn’t really on the way to Denver from Northeastern Ohio, whether you choose the northern I-80 route or the southern I-70 route. However, it really isn’t that far out of the way.  Dennis had spent a lot of time in Cheyenne and Laramie working, and he wanted to show me a few of his favorite places in historic Cheyenne, the capital of Wyoming.

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My June Reading List

Are you ready for my June reading list? It’s now halfway though the year, and I’ve managed to keep track of every book I’ve finished so far this year. I’m actually pretty impressed–I’ve never been able to do that before.  June is my time for relaxation and rejuvenation after a long, hard school year. It’s always a great time to read. This month was a little busier than normal (more about that in a bit), but I still was able to add 15 books to my June reading list. 

How it all began

I started the month in Denver, awaiting the arrival of our fifth grandchild. Dennis and I drove out together, but he had to fly home on May 28.  Little Oz was born on June 3. While in Denver, I read, played lots of board games with J.R., and blogged. Meghan hogged Oz, so I didn’t get quite enough cuddles to last until I see him again. I left Denver on the 10th, stopping in Kansas and Missouri, before arriving home on the 13th. Along the way, I visited the Moon Marble Company in Bonner Springs, Kansas.
Waiting for baby Oz to arrive gave me lots of time to add books to my June reading list.
Baby Oz, one week old. At 10 lbs, 4 oz., Oz was a big, fat baby (according to older brother J.R.).

And how it ended

Remember how June was supposed to be quiet and relaxing? It really wasn’t. 
I got home on Thursday and packed for a weekend camping trip. On Friday, at the campground, the kids surprised me with my belated 50th birthday present: a new puppy named Pennsylvania. And somehow, that little puppy took over my life. I really didn’t get much done the last two weeks of the month. I definitely didn’t read as much as I had at the beginning of June. 
Anyhow, here is my June reading list!
A pink lily is used as a bookmark in this pin for my June reading list.

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Ways to Support Your Blogger Friends

So, you have a friend. Sounds crazy, right? But, you do. And, said friend has decided to start a blog. How can you support your amazing friend and her efforts?  Luckily, there are several easy ways to support your blogger friends.

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8 Fun Puppy Products You’ll Want for Your New Dog

Our new chocolate lab Penny has been a wonderful addition to our family. However, like many puppies, she’s easily bored and wants to play or chew most of the time–actually any time that she’s not sleeping. The other day I took her shopping to chose a few new toys–eight fun products that you’ll want for your new puppy too.

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Puppy Love: Introducing Our Newest Family Member

As many of our readers know, we lost our beloved chocolate lab, Indiana, unexpectedly last spring. Indy was such a loving, energetic dog, and we still miss her terribly. I wasn’t sure if or when I’d be ready for another puppy. However, our children surprised us this weekend with a wonderful gift: a beautiful new cocoa-colored baby.

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Moon Marble Company, Bonner Springs, Kansas

Looking for an interesting place to stop along I-70 in Kansas? Try the Moon Marble Company located south of exit 224 in Banner Springs, Kansas, a mere 20 miles west of Kansas City.  Located at 600 East Front Street, the Moon Marble Company occupies an unassuming building that is much larger inside than it looks on the outside. Open from 10-5 Monday through Saturday, it’s a great stop for both children and adults. If you’re lucky, you’ll even be able to watch an artisan demonstrate how marbles are made. The glass artists explain the history of marbles and  how they are made from 10:30 until 3:00 on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during the year, and daily in the summer.

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