The resilient young

Nova and Maya

Methow Valley

On my walks, sometimes I'll go by a house and it sounds like the kids are bouncing off the walls.
They are. Poor parents.

Our granddaughters live in a small town in central Washington. Being in a rural area has advantages. They can't go to school or play with their friends, but there's plenty of space to spread out in nature.

Amanda and Tom also own acreage a few miles outside the town where they live. It has a beautiful view of the valley below. It's a great place for Amanda to de-stress after work, and for the kids to run off excess energy.

And hats off to the local school district. The school bus comes around daily with free lunches for those in need, and the teachers are starting to distribute work packets.

Nova was excited because she got a free Chromebook this week. (Just like yours, Dad.)

I think she's chatting with her teacher here.  Amanda said there's some bugs to work out with the distance learning thing, but at least it's getting started.

Look at Maya, what a spunky little pioneer girl.  She went to archery camp last summer and loved it.  Amanda takes them up to their property to shoot arrows at the hillside.

Better beware rattlesnakes, with those gals on patrol!

Methow Valley strong and tough.