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Check out the slide show from some of the pictures we took in Montana. We had a great time! It seems that no matter how long we stay, the time just flys by. There is never enough time to visit and catch up with everyone. Even though we stayed the longest we ever have, the time went by quickly. This trip was great because the whole family was together. We were busy, busy, busy. We went to Seely Lake for a day picnic. Dan & Crystal were kind enough to bring their boat up too! Everyone got a chance to ride the tube and/or ski that wanted to! Others got a fun ride in the boat! Most liked the tube and going as fast as Dan could drive, then send them over the wake bumps. I tried skiing a few times (haven't skied in 25 years), didn't get up. I was afraid I would fall on my face and get hurt. lol
The girls and I went over to Coeur d'Alene, ID to see my friend Betsy and her family. We spent the night with them. It was great catching up and meeting their new family member Sophie, a fawn pug.
The weather cleared enough for the day so we went to Splash Montana. It was fun cooling off in the pool and riding the slides.
Then we went to the fair several days and watched Eric and Summer show their sheep. Summer got 2 purple ribbons and Eric got 2 blue! Great job! It was fun to learn about the sheep and 4-H while we were there. Kellie got to see her black and white cow too! She loves the cows! Saturday the kids all went on rides! Michelle and I went on rides too! Lots of fun memories. Everyone went to the rodeo on Friday night. It was a first for Kellie and Jessica. They have never been to a rodeo before. It was a great experience for both of them.
On Sunday, we did family pictures. It started out raining, but it managed to clear and we got all of our pictures done. I was so glad because this was the first time we have all been together in several years.
Over all, the weather was very cool, rainy and wet! I'm glad to be home in the 80's and see some sun. It was great to see all the family! Lots of great memories... hope you have some looking at the slide show.
We all enjoyed our 10 day camping trip up the Unita Mountains. Kellie's friend Karley went with us for 4 nights. She caught her first fish ever! They went out on the canoe a bunch, fished, swam and hiked.
We all went on various hikes. Mostly 4-5 miles round trip. We went on a new hike this year called Lofty Lake Loop. It was the most beautiful hike I've ever been on! The picture at the top of my blog is from the top of this hike. Plus, Kamas Lake is the most beautiful lake I've seen. It has great rocks for sitting, wading in and fishing from.
Greg, our friend Larry, and his son, Mike went back a few days later and hiked in and spent the night at the lake. The girls hiked in the next morning to meet them. They had a great time and want to do it again next year! Greg is already looking for hiking gear! Watch out Cabelas and REI, here he comes!
My friend Shannon came up for a night. We had a fun 'girls night' with the guys gone. Then she hiked in to Kamas Lake with us.
As all good things go... the trip came to an end. We have our great photos to look back on and reflect what a great trip it was! I posted a few from the week in the slideshow below... enjoy!
