June-July 2015

Our summer was truly one of the best!  Before we got into the beach routine, Strat was able to help out some friends at Jonas Paul Eyewear.  He was simply adorable…I mean handsome :)

 Father's Day! We love this guy.

 First "Nature Find" of the season

 Gorgeous

 The kids did several sports camps thru Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

 Ollie's scooter skills advanced

 Feeding the ducks is a tradition

 We had visits from friends!

 Strat helped with the ladies fundraiser by starring in a video with his buddy!

 4th of July Parade!

 So much fun with our summer friends

and with cousins!!

 Celebrating GiGi's Birthday!

 We celebrated our 12th anniversary with Rachel and Cory!

 Jumped in the lake with our clothes on :)

 And played plenty of Super Mario Bros

 YAY for an awesome start to the summer!

Friends

In "Nobody's Cuter Than You" Melanie Shankle says true things like...

My GR girlfriends are the best!  And even though we don't all live so close anymore, it didn't stop us from setting out on our annual girls weekend…and from wearing matching pjs :)

Ready to roll…but must test the selfie stick while drinking diet coke before we begin.

We made it! Even Kim from KY!

 See? Matching pjs.

 Traditional dinner out at Al's favorite restaurant

 Can't. Stop. Laughing.

 Shopping expedition.  Pure joy.

 Late nights chatting and I got tired

 Even after Kim left, we managed to stay connected and FaceTime her until we were assured she had safely arrived at the airport.  

These girls are a gift.  Heidi's wit and hospitality, Bree's soft heart and fierce loyalty, Kim's sweet spirit, Al's generosity amazing ability to figure just about anything out, Amber's sense of humor, and Michelle's calm and insight.  They care, love and fill me up.  So thankful for way God has orchestrated our lives to intertwine and for the fun of our girl's weekend!

TU Takes Montana

These TU friendships stand the test of time!

Wes and his friends met up for a 15 year reunion vacation and I was glad I could tag along with the gang…I have gleaned so many great friendships via Wes :)

We hiked, skied and relaxed…Lots of laughing, spike ball and stories interjected along the way...

Wes took pride in charting our completed runs :)

Day 2: More Sharpie marking

Love being outside with this guy!  He's my ski buddy.

The girls and I spent a day at the spa and had this whole space to ourselves! 

Our last dinner

God's creation in Montana is amazing

Our flight home departed super early so Wes and I made it back by lunch time.

School and bus stop pick up was extra special that day!  

We had a great time away and are thankful to our families for helping man the kids while we were gone!  SUCH a gift!