Holly's getting married!

The girls and I went to Holly's wedding shower. She is getting married next Saturday! We had a good time with Mom, Holly, Kirsten and the girls. Holly is a sweetheart and I am so excited for her.

Sharon's Kids

Sharon (my long time friend) asked me to take pictures of her cute kids. They were so cooperative and photogenic. Wow! what beautiful kids she has. Austin has been on a football team and his sister Hannah and a group of her friends are the teams cheerleaders. Fun!

Scouting for Elk

On Sunday our family went hunting/scouting for elk up near Strawberry and Current Creek. The closest we came to seeing an elk was the dead ones at other camps. We saw six all together. At least we know there are some up there....or maybe not. They all might be dead now. There were a couple of live doe in a farmers field. It was a beautiful drive and we had a good time.

On our way home I spotted this Falcon watching his prey. I was able to snap a few pictures until he quickly went after a rodent on the ground near him.

Bridger and Maggie Going to a Choir Concert

Bridger and Maggie had to dress up to go to a choir concert and I snapped a few pictures. The picture of Maggie also has her friend Katie.

Rob's Surprise 50th Birthday Party

We had a 50th Birthday party for my brother-in-law Rob. It was fun and there were lots of people. It was a surpise. Rob thought he was going to someone elses birthday party. Here's a couple of cute pictures of the night.

My New Camera

I love my new camera! I went out the other day for a few minutes. I wished I'd had more time because it was so beautiful in the mountains. Anyway, I spent 45 minutes just shooting a variety of things of nature. I didn't get to shoot a waterfall so the running water in the river had to do. My goal was to learn how to shoot running water that would look soft and flowing. I think I did it!

Deer Hunt

Kirk was excited today because he saw a deer, a two pointer. He thought it was to small to shoot. A few seconds later he saw another one following the first one only this time it was a four pointer and they were moving! He got his gun ready and said his hands were shaking because of the rush. Then suddenly another one appeared...even bigger! a FIVE pointer! The adrenalin was so strong he could hardly keep his hands still enough to aim. The deer were moving too fast to get in a shot! You can bet where those boys are headed the next time they go.

Funny Little Ally

Yesterday morning I was getting ready for work and telling the kids how my work is going to have a contest for the "Biggest Loser" and that I am going to participate. Ally says, "mom, me and Jaiden can help you, we'll dress up in really funky clothes and go to work with you to make you look more like a loser. You will probably win!". Little did she know the that the "Biggest Loser" is program on television for weight loss. It cracked me up. She is always so sweet!

The Big Hunt

This morning the boys (Kirk, Bridger and Brady) left to go hunting. Brady was so excited he could hardly sleep. I talked a million miles an hour last night and woke up this morning before the alarm went off at 4a.m. He loves to be with his dad. It will be exciting if they get an Elk or a Deer. Don't know what to do with the thing if they do. Kirk was super excited to go. I hope they have a good time and pray that they are safe.

Post Zermatt

Kirk and I had a wonderful time on our trip. It was relaxing and romantic. I got to see my good friend Audra whom I haven't seen in four years. We enjoyed the visit. Kirk and I took a drive up through Mirror Lake and Wyoming. It was really fun and we got to scout areas where he is going to go on his elk hunt. He's excited to shoot an Elk. Oh boy!

In Memory of Ruth & George

Today I'm sad to say that my mother-in-law has left us. I can just imagine George's (her son's) arms wide open to welcome her to her heavenly home. They had a special relationship and I'm sure he has her laughing by now. Over the last 5 years we did not get to spend a whole lot of time with Grandma Blessing. The kids would see her occasionally but she was sick a lot. Fortunatly we did get to see her about 5 days before she died. The kids got to tell her that they loved her and hoped that she would get better. Marshall whispered in her ear that she was going to make it. He was hopeful. God had different plans for her and she was needed in heaven. Grandpa Blessing died last year. We will miss both of them.