Timmy, Jessie, Tim and I celebrated the 4th of July at the Tetons.  I had no clue of what was in store.  Big surprise for me.  The weather was perfect, besides all the buffalo, elk, deer, moose, marmots and bears, there was an engagement ring.

The first day we arrived we canoed down the Snake River.  We witnessed an Osprey diving down and he caught a fish in its claws.  He wanted to show off so he flew right over our heads with his prize.

The next day was a little rainy so we decided to drive to Yellowstone to see the animals, the waterfalls and geysers.  We came across a herd of buffalo charging down the mountain headed for the stream.  We were right on the other side and were able to get some good pictures.  As they came across, we rushed up to our truck so we wouldn't get trampled.

The third day was the BIG day.  We canoed String Lake (Tetons) and portaged over to Leigh Lake to have a picnic at the bottom of Mt Moran.  The stream that flowed into the lake was quite cold. After doing a couple of push ups in it they swam in Leigh Lake for a bit.  The lake was so calm  we could see the reflection of the clouds on it and it was breath taking. We returned to String Lake so Tim could show Jess the famous "Rock", a favorite place of the boys from their childhood.  That is where Timmy popped the question.  Tim and I were canoeing around and taking pictures.  I had no idea was was going to happen.  It was delightful.  What a time to remember!!

The next day we took the hike around Jenny Lake up to Hidden Falls.  I felt like I was in the Garden of Eden.  We saw a lot of animals on this trip.  Driving up Signal Mountain to ride our bikes, there were two baby black bears on the road.  By the time I whipped out my camera the Mamma bear had rushed them away down the hill.  DARN . . but we were able to get a picture from a distance.

Headed to Jackson, we drove through Moose . . and guess what we saw . . 3 MOOSE!  They were feeding in the stream.

What a GOOD TIME . . I never get tired of this place.  Always something new to see and always beautiful!!!

THE INVASION OF THE 'MARSHPILLOW'

I bet you can’t eat just one . . .

I was grocery shopping, getting ready for our camping trip and I was told to be sure to pick up some graham crackers, chocolate bars and marshmellows. . ...Well, while I was at the store, I just about tripped of these HUGE marshmellows that had fallen off the shelf . . . I could’t resist . . I bought them.  This will be a SMORE to remember. . 

38 Years Later - Beautiful as Ever

It was a beautiful day and we decided to take a drive up Brighten Canyon.  In 1974 we were marred in Mule Hollow Inn, just past Storm Mountain.  We thought it would be fun to see if the building was still there and what it looked like . .
Here is a picture of it during our wedding .   .

The caretaker of the building on June 24, 2012, let us go up and take some picture of the place to be able to see how well it has held up all these years.

 Here are a few memories of the BIG DAY!

Boy, time sure flies!!!!!

JUST HAPPENED TO BE IN THE NEIGHBORGHOOD

I was getting ready one morning to go to work and I opened up the blinds . . .and there she was . . .

What a surprise that was . .

I had to leave, but she hung around for a while -

I was pretty excited about our new visitor, thinking it would be a short stay.  I came home around 7:00 pm, tired and hungry.  So I grabbed my dinner and wanted to eat outside on the deck.  When I sat down . . . look who greeted me . .. 

She hung around for an hour or so and then decided it was time to leave.  I was a nice visit while it lasted. . . Until next time . . . . 

The Crib that Pops Made

When I was pregnant with my first son, Kristian, Tim made a crib for him in 1980.  My husband is so talented, I am spoiled.  All three of my babies slept in this crib, so it really means a lot to us.  Kristian and Tracy are having our first grand baby (a girl, by the way) and it is so wonderful to know that we can pass it on to them.  They have put their own touches on it and it looks GREAT!
We are thrilled and are anxiously awaiting for her arrival the first part of September.

It is Spring and I love it!!!!  It always amazes me how fast the leaves on the trees come out overnight.  One day it will be gray and the next day full of green and blossoms.  This is what I am talking about.

Having a BLAST last weekend!

My buddy Sheila and I attended the retreat this year in Midway and had so much fun.