Adventures in Backyard Camping

Last weekend we took the dogs camping . . . in the backyard! The last time was took the dogs camping (many of you may remember the infamous camping trip!), we ended up leaving the campsite and driving home at midnight because Thor couldn't get to sleep and had to let us all know that there were bugs and things outside the tent.
We decided to try camping again, only a little closer to home so that our bed wasn't too far away in case Thor couldn't sleep again. It's a good thing too! This camping trip we stayed out till 2am. So, he's getting better! Saige, good as usual, went to sleep with us. But Thor had to walk the perimeter of the tent (at least we bought a bigger one so that he didn't step on our heads this time!). Then he had to go outside, then back inside, then check all the windows, then walk the perimeter, then bark a lot . . .
Anyways, we'll keep trying - maybe someday we can actually go camping somewhere that's further away than an hour! Meanwhile, here are some picture of the happy dogs.

And it just keeps raining . . .

Ken's cousin was in a horrible truck accident and is in the hospital. We drove up yesterday to visit him, and were glad that he was doing so well. After looking at pictures of the truck, it is a miracle that he is still alive! He has a broken neck and collarbone and other minor injuries, but he is conscious and was cracking jokes from his hospital bed. He will have surgery to place two metal plates in his neck, and there are still risks, but his attitude is good and we have high hopes that he'll be well again.

Unfortunately, more bad news.
Krista's cousin's husband died after about a week in the hospital battling injuries from a motorcycle accident. Both my cousin (Christy) and husband (Blaine) were in the accident, but my cousin is doing fine. I visited them and their kids in South Dakota a few years ago after meeting them at a family reunion in Missouri with Grandma Sue. They were always very warm and welcoming, and though they're actually my second cousins, I always felt closer to them.
Blaine and Christy had 5(?) children and recently became grandparents. Our hearts go out to Christy and their family.