A Must Read

One of my favorite things to do is get so into a book, that I stay up all hours reading. I recently found just such a book thanks to my sister's recommendation. Anyone looking for a good read has GOT to get their hands on this book. I absolutely couldn't put it down. It's fiction, but based on the author's Great-Grandmother's journal entries. I don't know how much is fact and what is purely storyline, but Sarah must have been remarkable even if she endured a fraction of what this book tells. What an incredible woman with a heart wrenching story. Amazing!

First Attempt at a Garden

This year we decided to test our gardening abilities to see just how green our thumbs could be. We got started quite late(mid-june) and by the time we had everything planted we thought we just wasted a bunch of money. Well I guess we underestimated our soil because we have vegetables coming out our ears. I am continually cutting everything back to make enough room for everything to grow. Due to some spider mites, some of the squash aren't doing as well as at first, but I think we will get our fair share before the season is over. We decided to let a couple of the zukes grow while we went out of town to see how big they would get. This is what we came home to. While they might taste pretty bad, they make a fun picture. It's been a lot of fun and I think I could really get in to this whole gardening thing.

Man of Many Faces

Lucas cracks me up with all his facial expressions. This is my latest favorite. It's his "that's no good" face. It makes an appearance several times every day and always makes me smile.

4th Annual Bitner Cabin Trip

About 5 years ago, Brian's parents purchased a cabin up in Island Park and every year we all go up together during the summer. We really have a fun time rafting down the river, visiting Yellowstone, riding the 4 wheelers(Henry especially liked this one), playing games and just being together. This year proved to be just as fun as ever. Everyone was able to make it except Dan who is finishing out his mission in Denmark. We missed him, but only a couple more months and he'll be home. It was beautiful up there, so of course every chance I got I was dragging the boys out for photos. We love Grandma!

Gotta be my favorite!

Brotherly Love

This momma Moose and her baby came to visit us nearly every day.

Henry and "Ba-pa"

Beautiful Morning

We can't wait until next year! Thanks Mom and Dad Bitner for the wonderful weekend!

Boys Trip

Last week I was able to go up to girls camp for a night and Brian took the boys up to the Bitner cabin with his dad and brother. They even stayed up there a couple extra days after I got back. I missed them, but I must say, those were probably two of the most productive days I've had in a long time. I had to share some of the cute pics Brian got. The last one cracks me up.

Goin' crusin' on the 4 wheelers.
Stranded

fishing out on the lake

Fun Filled July

It seems like the fun for July was non-stop, going from place to place. Along with other adventures, our most exciting trips were the Wilding Cabin and Bear Lake for the Bitner reunion. Both seemed to end too early. We had a blast.