Four wheeling

Four wheeling.. If you never have done it.... WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR!!!! wow... I don't consider myself much of an adrenaline junkie, but man, four wheeling in the mountains is certainly a great time. Everywhere you look, people are driving around on four wheelers. The topography and lifestyle almost require it, but definitely it is a recreational hobby. Pete, Trevor's cousin's husband, took us up to Dead Swede to ride four wheelers. Trevor's parents, sister and her husband, and also Trevor's cousin Paul and his family, joined us. We set up "camp" at the picnic area and proceeded to ride four wheelers along various trails. I'm fairly confident that Brodie never stopped smiling... Now he IS our adrenaline junkie... I dread the day he comes home and tells us his new hobby is Base jumping... Or some other extreme sport:) Calen had a great time too and even got to experience mom's fast driving! Calen kept reminding me to slow down and commented on how I drive faster than Pete. Impressed with moms mad skills behind the wheel... I think so! We had an awesome day... Probably one of the best!

Saying goodbye ....

A few months ago, Trevor's cousin passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Tobin never lost her spirit even when she knew she was losing the battle. Even near the end of her life, Tobin was emailing me about my boys and how much she enjoyed their pictures on facebook. She was always encouraging and supportive. A few years ago, while Trevor  and I were in Wyoming, we learned that the child I was carrying no longer had a heartbeat. Trevor and I were  completely devastated. Our Wyoming family was there to hold our hands and wipe our tears....Tobin, and her husband Pete, were no exception. Even upon our return to Wisconsin, Tobin would call, text, or email to check on us. From the moment I met Tobin, she was incredibly welcoming. Even though she expressed, many times, her shock that Trevor  was able to find a woman who would put up with him. That was one of the greatest things about Tobin.... She could give you a hard time but you knew, without a doubt, that it was only coming from a place of love and admiration. On this year's visit to Wyoming, we had a picnic and celebration of Tobin's life hosted by her two children, Josh and Lauren. There were tears, but more importantly there was laughter and joy....for having known her, for having been a part of her life. Peace and love Tobin... We love and miss you❤️

Wyoming: fishing, four wheeling, family and fun

It's hard to put into words the appeal the West has for our family.... Wide open spaces, mountains, creeks, rivers, fly fishing... All those things, combined with family and friends, make our trips out West truly unforgettable. We arrived in a Monday evening, and by Tuesday we were already spending the day in the Big Horn Mountains above Dayton, Wyo. My in laws recently relocated to Dayton pop. Approx. 700. I wasn't sure what to expect, but Dayton offers all things unique to a small town... A great park and River (Tongue River) for the kids to play in, a public pool, ice cream shop and even a kettle corn stand. The views of the mountains are spectacular and I'm not sure I would ever tire of the view from my in laws back door. 

Our trip up the mountains ended at Sibley lake... Fishing and playing in the creek. Sibley Lake has an amazing campground and we will definitely be checking that out in the future. Payton, Trevor and the boys, papa, Grammy and I had a great time exploring, fishing, and watching wildlife. When we arrived, we were greeted by hail and rain but in typical mountain weather fashion, it cleared and we enjoyed a rain free afternoon. 

The boys had a great time and I think they were impressed that mommy knew how to catch fish!