Let's Have a Look-See

We stayed in Bigfork Montana, just a hop skip and jump away from Flathead Lake.  We had a Lake day.  The girls had a great time.  Except for going back to the house for lunch, they were in the water all day.  They looked like Mermaids out there. We went to the Eureka Quilt Show on Saturday.  I've always hoped to be able to quilt with them some day.  This little show is magical. I love Montana. It is so beautiful. Don't get me wrong. I don't think I could last through a winter, but it was good for my soul to drive through it. I play Montana Bingo when we drive though it. It's a little game I made up for  my own entertainment. I look for these 5 things.            A cowboy             A deer            Antolope            A b...

This is my third trip to Glacier, but my first with grandkids and starting the journey at the West side.  It means it was my first time going up Going to the Sun Road. Even though there was smoke from Western fires, the colors were unbelievable.  It was a warm day.  The red is from the tour buses.  Had a short hike.  I love Sun Point. The view is simply stunning.  We just took the Nature trail.  I highly recommend it.  Then we were off. The tunnels are fun to go through.  We did a couple of quick stops.  And found amazing views everywhere.   We had ice cream at Lake McDonald.  And checked out the rocks in the lake.  It was a great day and I was happy to share it with my family. 

I love these Roses. They never disappoint. They do take some time. Pruning and feeding them are my favorite days in the garden.  I made raspberry jam this week. I have no raspberries, but the Farmers market did. It's good jam.  I love the Stanley Valley and the Salmon River. What a beautiful place.  Still doing laundry... Back to peace and quiet... Life is good...

We had a wild week. There is nothing like entertaining 21 people in your home.  The kids were all here for a few days.  I finally talked them into Roaring Springs in Boise. It was hot and they had a great time.  I had to spend some time with Clara.  I needed d diet Coke, so she got a treat.  We had a birthday dinner.  A Birthday FIFA World Cup championship game. I had a perfect birthday.   Kids were busy with making cards.  More time outside..it was hot.  The kids were good sports about eating outside.  We did our own soccer tournament. On Monday we went to Redfish with Callie, Spencer, Betty, Richard and Ivy. The others were on their way home.  It was a hot day at the lake. Kids did a short hike across the lake.  Had to show ...

It's late Sunday night and I can't sleep. Thought maybe if I wrote down some thoughts, it might help.  Lyndsey Graham died. I just can't comprehend it. I always wonder how much stress those Trumpsters are under. Apparently too much.  Mitch McConnell is supposedly alive. They  put out what was supposed to be an image of him, but I think it may be AI.  I mean, what if they are both gone?  And the last thing that is weighing on my mind is that I went to Primary today and they had a new chorister. I thought it would be me. This woman did not have a clue what she was doing and it was bad. No pianist, trying to use a computer that was buffering and spending 10 minutes talking to kids who were not listening. When I brought this up to Wes, he asked some questions that made me think this was his idea. He gets squirrelly when he stabs me in the back. I know this doesn't make sense, and I have left out a few details, but something isn't sitting right here.  On a happy...

After visiting with family, I had planned to visit a couple of destinations because if you drive across the country, you might as well see a few things.  Day 1..... Nashville  We went to a show at the Opry. It was fun and we made some new friends.  I love a good show Day 2. Paducah KY  The National Quilt Museum is a great stop for a quilter or any lover of beauty.  I felt like I was in Tula-land. Tula Pink had an exhibit there that I really wanted to see. It was worth the wait, it's been there since March, and the drive.  Janet Stone, who I knew nothing about, also had her work displayed. It was marvelous and magical. I was happy to explore this whimsical exhibit.  Day 3. Indianapolis Indiana  This was a stretch, but we wanted to visit this lovely, accomplished, neice. It was awesome to visit with her.  We finished the day in Nauvuo Illinois with f...