8.28.13

big sky vacation

a few weeks ago we vacationed in a cabin, on an island, at bull lake montana, with my parents, for a week. it was just what our family needed...no tv, no internet, no phone service! the disconnect was surreal and pleasantly calming. a big shout out to my parents for sharing this amazing experience with us. so...grab a cup of coffee and enjoy our story in photos. 

{the view from our cabin}

{silvie couldn't wait to play on the docks}

{hammock happy}

{one of brenner's wilderness challenges - plant science}

{the boat that knows our fishing tales} 

{heading out to find the big fish}

{the weather was warm, which made for ideal swimming breaks}

{all smiles here}

{and here}

{get this kid on a swim team}

{finding her balance on the party boat}

{relaxin'}

{my love}

{this girl and her silly seriousness} 

{love those freckles}

{my parents enjoying some quiet time} 

{swoon!}

{breathtaking mornings on the lake}  

{ready to explore}

{kootenai swinging bridge - bren and i couldn't wait to cross!} 

{don't look down}

{kootenai falls}

{picking flowers for the dinner table}

{my parents still hold hands...um, awesome!}

{enjoying the scenery}

{identifying}

{the wilderness tile challenges i made for brenner - 1. shelter 2. plant science 3. navigation 4. cooking 5. fire safety 6. bird study 7. fishing 8. first aid}

{testing and contemplating}

{...}

{pep talk}

{unsuccessful}

{...}

{another tile challenge earned}

{s'mmmmores}

{silvie's first fishing lesson} 

{success}

{silvie : 0 fish : 1 - but she had a blast}

{one of my favorite things we did together}

{navigation challenge}

(killer chandelier in our cabin}

{libby dam}

{happy}

{giddy}

{out}

{she plays hard}

{grammy's brownies are the best}

{headlamp serious} 

{shelter challenge}

{fini} 

:)