Romping with the Goats

Glacier is one of the most gorgeous places I've ever seen, and Logan Pass is a hands-down highlight!

When we visited three years ago, the snow and a two-year-old in a less than stellar backpack kept us from hiking all the way up to Hidden Lake.

It was time to take care of the unfinished business.

We hopped on one of the park's shuttles (yet another highlight for our excited little munchkins), and made our way up to the Pass to play in the snow, hike along with a family of mountain goats, 

and pretend to be extras in The Sound of Music.

It was glorious.

More Glacier goodness to come, so come on back!!

Huzzah!

'Nashley Park'

One of the GREATEST parts of our whole summer was our weekend camping trip to Glacier National Park.  When asked repeatedly on the way up where we were headed, we tried ever-so-hard to help Reese repeat 'National Park', but the best she could muster was Nashley Park.

Which we sorta think is cuter anyway. 

We decided to set up camp in Two Medicine, and couldn't get over just how gorgeous the area was!

Before heading out for a day of hikes and shuttle rides,

We set up our tent and had a little picnic,

which was one of the greatest highlights for the munchkins.

Ry had more helpers and camping enthusiasts than he knew what to do with, but in the end we got everything pitched and even spotted some local wildlife.

Stay tuned for part 2- 

Romping with the Goats on Logan Pass!

Here's to Us!

Ry and I celebrated 6 years together, ringing in our anniversary with fireworks as always-

One of the best things ever about getting married this time of year!

I decided that I wanted to throw together a little gift basket to surprise Ryan with at work since we wouldn't be able to hang out until later. 

I filled it with chocolate hugs, kisses, and all sorts of reasons why I love him-

 I have to admit I was pretty proud of what I came up with.

So I totally forgot to take a pic of the finished product, but luckily just before we headed inside to drop it off I remembered to snap some of the contents.  :)

New cologne & body wash

This is me being saucy, while remembering that the majority of Ryan's co-workers are well past retirement age.  :)

Marshmallows are one of Ry's favorite, so I had to figure out a way to work them in! 

Ry's favorite Cajun spice we accidentally left back in Logan, and a perfect summer flick!

This was my hands-down favorite item!  

I seriously giggled all the way up to the checkout line like a twelve-year-old girl.

But once I thought of how supportive a husband he is, it was either a jock strap or really large, industrial-type brassiere.

What die-hard Avengers fan wouldn't love a few temporary tattoos?

This one is an inside joke that I'm pretty sure is way funnier to me than Ry, but since I was the Big Anniversary Basket Boss, I got to make the call.

I love you SO much, my Ryan.

Thanks for six perfectly 

amazing years!

Fort Benton- now populated!

Last time we lived in Great Falls we took a lonely trip to Fort Benton in which all the stores were closed (thank you Memorial Day Weekend), and we were left to wander the streets of a seeming ghost town, satisfying ourselves with a convenience store-bought Reese's peanut butter cup for lunch since everything else was boarded up for the day.

This trip was much different--

A shootout where the town harlots were taken over by pint-sized aliens (???),

Gorgeous views of the Missouri river,

Sidewalk chalk murals.

Old-time tours through the historic fort,

Art, music, and tons of food.

It really pays to visit a tiny town during their festival!