5th anniversary of my dad's passing

It has been 5 years since my father passed away.  I miss him very much and wanted to note this date 5 years after his passing.  I will love him forever and ever.  Miss you dad........

 

Happy Fathers day

To all the fathers enjoy this day with your families.

Happy Birthday Dad

Today would have been my fathers 82nd birthday today.  I miss him greatly.  I love you forever dad.

1966 Olson family picture

Just received this picture tonight from my sister-in-law.  This is a family picture of my husbands family from 1966.  What a treasure to have.  John's father James then his mother Gen.  Next to her is his sister Janet then brother Jimmy.  The bottom row Debbie, Margie, Mary, Ricky and then my husband John.  

Beach time during vacation

What a wonderful time Tally and TaterTot had in Newport Oregon last week.  This picture was taken at Agate Beach.  They enjoyed the cooler weather and playing on the beach with the waves.

Merry Christmas 2018

Tally and TaterTot want to wish all a Merry Christmas.  They are waiting for Santa to arrive tonight.  Yes they have been nice doggies this year and want everything for Christmas just like all the little children want tonight.   Merry Christmas All.

Migrating Sandhill Cranes

Today we heard the sound of migrating Sandhill Cranes above us at home.  John and I decided that we should try and get a picture if we could of them today.  So off we went and drove out to the west side of the Flathead Valley driving on the gravel roads looking for a flock.  We came upon this small flock and stop to watch them and get ready to take their picture before they flew.  They took off as soon as I was ready and I was able to get this picture. 

Fall wildlife pictures from the last three weekends

Early on September 15th saw this mule deer buck just looking to have is picture taken.  We were on the upper loop at the National Bison Range at Moiese Montana.  Southwest part of the Mission Valley.

Just before heading towards the top of the upper loop, happened to hear a noise in the grass as I was taking pictures of two larger mule deer.  I looked then exclaimed "it's a bear" and pivoted my camera into action and got this wonderful picture of a young black bear just above me.  John was running for the bear spray.  This bear just walked on past and then headed down the mountain behind us. 

This was taken the following weekend on September 22 on the lower St Mary Lake shoreline just south of Babb Montana.  We had taken a drive over the Going to the Sun Road at Glacier National Park and headed to the Many Glacier area.  This was just a few days after the road was reopened to personal vehicles from being closed for the Howe fire near and along Lake McDonald.  Today they closed the road due to snow and ice.  You never know when this road will be open or closed to vehicles.

This picture was taken as we were heading down on the western side of the Going to the Sun Road and heading back home.  The leaves were almost at their peak.  Just a perfect day trip.

Today were headed back down to The National Bison Range for an early morning trip.  Caught this mule dear posing not to far from the vehicle.  What a wonderful place to visit.  If anyone is in the area, you need to stop.  The upper one way loop does close for the winter. 

Moraine Lake in Banff National Park, Canada August 12th

John and I had a long weekend this month and traveled to Banff, AB Canada.  The skies were very smokey and hazy.  On Sunday morning a lighting storm was moving into the Moraine Lake area.  You could hear the thunder echoing around the mountains.  This is the front that brought lighting to Glacier National Park and started the Howe fire near and along Lake McDonald.  I want to stay at the lodge at Moraine Lake sometime in the near future.

Yesterday would of been my fathers 80th Birthday

Our internet service was down until today, yet  I still wanted to remember my fathers 80th Birthday which was yesterday March 12th.  I chose this picture of Lake McDonald at Glacier National Park because it is one of my favorite pictures and places.  I took this picture July 2006 early one morning.  It reminds me just how wonderful this world really is even with all the bad things that happen everyday.  I also wanted to share this as a reminder of my father William Paul Meyers and how wonderful he was.  Enjoy.   I miss you Dad.....

Winning one of our HOA Christmas lighting awards

Tonight we heard a car door close and looked out to see a car driving away.  Then I noticed a small sign on one side of our driveway.  We won.....most creative use of lights.  The idea for our lights came from the song Silver and Gold from the Rudolph the red nose reindeer movie (1964).  The trees look difficult to make but really were very easy.  I do think the hardest part was getting the power out to light them all. 

Swans on Eagle Lake west of Fortine Montana

Our travels today took us up north to Fortine Montana.  Just west of the small town (maybe 5+ buildings) we noticed on the map Eagle Lake.  Drove over to the lake and noticed about 50 swans.  Even if it was the middle of the day and in direct sunlight I just had to try and take a picture. 

Solar Eclipse 8/21/2017 from Stanley Idaho

What an awesome experience.  We watched the eclipse from Stanley Idaho and what a show we saw.  This picture is one of my favorites.  During the full eclipse it was interesting that the herd of cattle across the Salmon River started to moo like crazy.  We want to see the next one on the east coast of the country on April 8th 2024.

Happy Father's Day to all fathers.

Today one should  celebrate the father we have as well as the fathers that have passed. John and I have both lost our fathers but we continue to celebrate the fact that they were here with us before and will continue in spirit forever.Take a moment today and thank your father.

The bear grass is in bloom!

This past weekend we happened to find a field of bear grass north of Whitefish Montana.  It only grows in the wild.  Enjoy.

Fall picture

Wanted to get out and take some pictures of the wonderful fall foliage this year. Driving west of Kalispell on highway 2.  This picture is of Middle Thompson Lake.

Chicken Racing

Never thought I would see a billboard for chicken racing.  On our vacation last month in Canada we saw this interesting billboard and just had to take a picture.

Vacation Pictures from Banff National Park of Canada

These pictures are from one of the fun things we did on vacation.  This is the Johnston Canyon Trail in Banff National Park that goes along the Johnston River up to the Upper Falls,  About a 3 mile hike up and back down the trail.  We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the many other falls and views along the trail.

Yesterday was Tally's first birthday

Tally got his first present - his Halloween costume.  He is going to be a caterpillar.

Happy Birthday Tally

Today would have been my father's 78th birthday

 I miss him everyday and will always wish he could be here still.  Happy Birthday Dad.......love ya.