Montana and The Sawtooth's

I have been slacking on my blogging responsibilities.  Chris threatened to take over the blog if I didn't start blogging our summer adventures.  We have been all over the place this summer, have to get in all the adventures we can before soccer season!  Bobbi invited us up to their ranch in Montana over the 4th of July.  She doubted us, but we made the trek, and it was totally worth the long drive, it was so beautiful.  Of course the Tillotson's want to go for a run, and they don't just go for a run.  Up a mountain, down a mountain, jogging, sprinting, whatever you want to call it.  The hill was so steep at one point, we had to hold onto the horse's tail to pull us up.  

They put on an awesome firework show, I felt like I was at Stadium of Fire.  We had a great time, 4-wheeling, tubing, horseback riding, and spending time with the Tillotson's.  We appreciate their hospitality, and letting us hang out with them.  

We also went on our annual trip to the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho with Chris' family. Every year it is a good time.  We did have some fiesta music that played all night long, the same tune, all night long.  We swam, hit all of our favorite spots, and even built a raft this year. They tied Sam to the log, and tried to get her to pull it, it was sort of mean.  But, in the end the raft worked, and Sam even wanted a ride.  She did chase after a duck, and Brady and Blake had to save her.  One of the greatest things about this trip, is my little Sammy learned how to swim.  She is growing up right before my eyes.  Chris taught her how to swim, and play catch with a fish.  Every time she was missing from camp she was down in the water.  She was just such a princess, and now a mountain/water dog!  We had a great time, and can't wait until next year,

hopefully no fiesta music :)  

 

Chris' new pastime, body surfing 

Blake out spear fishing, almost caught one :)

Blake and Brady on their "raft"

Sammy with her little fishie