Oh Canada

We had a great trip to Canada this week. The drive through Montana was beautiful, as always. 

We took the girls shopping. 

We had a trip to Banff. It is indescribabley  stunning. I have missed going there. 

First item on the agenda was a picnic.  The girls are always hungry. 

I have been to Lake Lorraine a few times. It looks the same except there are doook many more people there. We did not get the reservation in time so we went Johnson Lake. It was full of families and people on paddle boards and laughter. 

I love to hike around a lake in Banff.

Norah is my hiking partner. It could be that we are both slow. 

This the halfway point. 

Beautiful views. 

It is common to find wild roses. It was hard

But so worth it. 

Of course there was ice cream from Cow's Ice Cream in Banff. I had a Beaver Tail. 

And we we're off. Such a gift from God. 

Lucy entered a digital art piece in the Stampede. 

Wes and Keith's family went. 

Had a good time.

And found yummy treats. 

Laura and I went to Spruce Meadows for an equestrian competition. We needed some grandma time and despite Wes asking if he could go, we went alone and had a great time. I'm so grateful for this friendship. 

We made it home for the Fourth and I continue to pray (and send emails to) for the leaders of this country. We could learn a lot from Canada about accepting and caring for all. 

God Bless the USA.....