Up here in Bigfork, Montana, there is always something fun happening. Well, at least at this time of year. This morning, we are in town to meet up with Jill for coffee and some fun. Obviously, the out-of-towners are dressed different than the locals. Too funny.
Happy Birthday to me!!! I'm not sure where this last year went, but I guess the trip around the sun has happened once again. My love has given me cards all week and I'm so spoiled, once again.
Happy May Day!!! We ae still in Montana and enjoying the pretty day. Mom has a doctor's appointment and a grocery stop happens. In the afternoon, Mister and I take a walk to clear the cobwebs and move the muscles. It's necessary every so often. Along the way, we spotted this mushroom. Is it a mushroom? I don't know. Crazy, right?
While I was in Utah with Cassie, Mom had a health scare and I've been trying to get up there to help. She was released from the hospital today and we are flying to Montana for a bit - to help and to spend some time with her.
We are going through Seattle and flying Alaska Airlines for a change.
Dang - February first is here and I have no idea where January went. I know, it was busy and that makes it go faster, but still . . .
We are on our second week up in Montana, visiting with Mom and many other family members. This week we get started with a dinner hosted by Jill. My sweet Mister is just not feeling well, so he stayed back to sleep.
It's a fly day and we are taking advantage of city transportation once again. Picked up at the house at 12:30 by the shuttle, we are soon dropped at the DART station and catch our train to the airport.
26th - Good Morning. We are in town for a bit of wandering. Laked Baked for coffee gets us started.
22nd - Family time - it's why we are here. These littles are so special to me. Can't wait to see them each time.
After a very busy day yesterday, I okay with some calm for the morning. This is my view as I drink my coffee and recoup some energy.
Happy Independence Day!!!! We have a party to attend at Matt's house this evening, but until then there are still hours to use up. Elena has to work until around 3 so the rest of us are off to the park for a bit. It's been a few years since I was down at Pioneer Park and it's still as pretty as I remember it.
Today is July 1st and that marks Day 31 of this trip. We are in grandparent mode and taking care of four grands while their parents take a vacation and few days together. We're in Billings, MT and starting to get into the structure of littles and teens. What a combo! Oldest teen works for her uncle during the day and that leaves us with three. Today, we are attempting to water the lawn AND teach Mariel that water is not of the devil. She is truly afraid and runs from the water for quite awhile before venturing close to it but running alongside it.
One more week left in June and we are staying at Matt's house. However, Rhiana is throwing a birthday party for Isla today and she doesn't know we are in town yet, so Gammy and Grandpa will surprise her. When we arrive, it's GREAT! Littles are excited and my daughter is so surprised. This is so fun. Now to just play and enjoy the day.
We are halfway through June and loving the weather and time with family. This morning we went to Echo Lake Cafe for breakfast and met up with Jill and her family. The grounds around the restaurant are simply beautiful.
We are at Moms and blessed with a visit from our Niece/Nephew and grands. Yep, any form of grand works for us. We love time with them all. Here they come and I can't believe how much Avrielle has grown.
It's our last day in Provo due to a booking error by me. It sucks, but every now and then I blow it. This is one of the nows. We have to check out of our little house this morning and once the work is done and the car loaded, we are off to meet Cassie and then - THE ZOO for the day. It is about a 45 minute drive, but at least the traffic isn't terrible. In we go with my reciprocal membership for the adults and Cass's coupons for the little. The first thing we see are chalk drawings happening all over the grounds.
Winter in Montana is always beautiful, but sometimes cold. VERY cold. This is my morning hello. Now, in all fairness, it is much better than it has been --- check out the previous post - Brrrrr.
January has arrived and, with that auspicious statement, we are off to Montana once again. Two weeks with family and enjoying winter. At least that is the plan. Once again, we have a flight in the wee hours, so Mister is sleeping on the plane. Seriously, we left the house at 3:15 this morning. We are NOT typically mask-wearers while traveling, but there are two people coughing right behind us and we are off to see Mom, so don't want to risk hauling something fun up there. Masks on --- let's do battle.
All Saints Day - We are still in Montana and it's been a busy day. I made a trip into town to run errands and managed to get in 10 stops in an hour. Yep, woman on a mission. First, I went to the lake to take a selfie in a hoodie, then stopped to have the oil changed in Mom's car, downtown to take another selfie in same hoodie, gas in the car, stop at drug store for my sister, up to liquor store for friends (honest), bank to put money in Mom's account for cleaning lady, post office to mail previously said hoodie to Wyoming, get mom's mail on the way home and one last stop to drop off purchase from drug store with my sister. I did it!!
The beginning of our 3rd week has us going into Kalispell to run some errands. Home Depot and Costco fill the needs and apparently, my closet as well. I grabbed two more shirts and a pair of gloves - both to stay here. The two shirts I bought earlier were the exact same and I LOVE them so they will go home with me. We got back to the house and Mister wasn't quite done being out of the house for a bit. We went back into Bigfork and walked around to see the Scarecrow Contest. Each business that participated had one out front. Had we done this last week, they wouldn't be covered in snow, but it is what it is. Right? Walk along and enjoy the fun.
As the second week begins, we have the opportunity to spend some time with Jill and her littles. We are off to feed their cows.
