Weekend Away!

Ah the weekend! And a long one, at that! We got in the truck, found a sitter for the kids, and headed off to Hailey, Idaho to witness the Erin saying "I Do".

Blessed by amazing weather, the two made their vows in a beautiful mountain-spiked meadow on Friday afternoon. Weddings are such good reminders of what being married is all about! Thanks for the invitation, we had a great time!!

Found out today, that we came close to not making it over to the wedding. A 14,000 acre fire closed Highway 20 through Idaho for several hours; fortunately after we had passed through. By the time of our return, yellow grass had transformed into black, scourched earth and water tenders poised at several pull outs.

Got home to find out it had rained over a half of inch while we were away. There was enough time to make a pass through my raspberry patch last night and ended up with a fat gallon of the plump, delicious berries! I have so many this year, I'm making raspberry vinegar!

Michael got to go play for a day on a local wildland fire. After the rain and the predicted cool weather this week, that fun is most likely over for the season.

Big birthday bash for him on Saturday. Anyone wanting to make the trip is invited! We'll have a case of king crab to cook and a keg of beer!

Summer Speeds On!

Wow! Summer is crazy this year, isn't it? Recent rains have quelled local forest fires; that will take some of the pressure off. Town is alive with tourists. The traffic is at its worse in Jackson Hole right now. The gardens are at their best! I have zucchini blooming and brussel sprouts brusseling!!

The young chickens have yet to start laying. Every day I peer into their laying boxes seeking that first small egg, but alas, only the older three are producing an egg here and there.

Hot Shot Joe is off for a month's of training that I got when I bought him. I'll be trailering him today. Methuselah got moved to town with her other friend Mia. There is lots of good grass; she is gaining more and more weight.

Michael is off to help with a pack trip. He'll be back home on Wednesday and then we have the annual fire department picnic. Argh. We will all be glad when it is finished.

I have had the opportunity to fill in as Duty Officer now two weekends in a row. What a great way to learn some things! I am delighted to have the chance.

Michael's brother Scott is headed out early September to try to slay an elk with a bow. How nice to have him and maybe Stephanie out for a visit!

I am finishing up with two online classes and starting two more! Why not throw a few more irons in the fire, right?! Bring it on!!

Have you heard about the earthquakes? What's shakin' today, Addie??!!