Summer 2009

My summer, like many of yours, want by fast. I don't usually vacation much in the summer so I can go in the fall. This year it just worked out differently. In June I went to my cousin's wedding. I drove across Montana to see my sister and her family at the end of July (2,300 miles round trip). In August my sisters came to visit me, as many of you already know. We spent four days at Wallowa Lake, very relaxing!!!! I had a great summer, but I can honestly say I'm ready for fall, my favorite time of each year. Enjoy Round-up for those of you in Pendleton. Maybe you'll see another post or two from me before the year has ended.......

I LOVE FALL

Wow, long time no blog! Needed a break from the whole posting pictures, blogging thing. I'm going to get back to blogging, but it may take me some time to get everything back on track. Keep checking back.

I went to Montana in October to visit friends and family. I didn't see everyone, but I did get to meet one of the two newest members of the Drugge family. This is "Montana Rose", she is my cousin's daughter. I took Dakotah and Saige (nieces) up to my Aunt and Uncle's house to pick out pumpkins. We were lucky enough to time it so that we got in on the pumpkin photo shoot with Mon'TANA'. She was lots of fun. She couldn't quite figure it all out, but she would smile big for us. Her Grandma grew the pumpkins and so it was lots of fun using them for props.


Lucky for everyone, this was one of the days that I actually fixed my hair! Some of the other days were pretty scary. Tee Hee!

Spending time with my Nieces and Nephew is very precious. This visit seemed too short, but I was happy to get any time with them. This is Will's first year to hunt. He got his antelope on the second day and was very happy. I didn't see as much of him, but still had a few chances for pictures. The girls were lots of fun and helped me make dinner and dessert, went for walks and just caught up on all the happenings in their busy lives. Very relaxing!

Dakotah is a Sophomore this year and it's all about school, friends and the next big "school" event. She loves school (her social outlet) and keeps busy with all the extra stuff like choir, band, school plays, dance, piano lessons, etc....... (Oh yea, and the boyfriend).

Saige is 8 years old and she is all about independence. She wanted to ride the four-wheeler and my Mom and Dad's dog, Spike never misses an opportunity to ride. She too keeps busy with all the extra (dance and piano).

Montana Vacations..... I recommend them to everyone!

Lazy Days of Summer

I don't know about you but my summer just seems to be running right along just like every other season. I don't really have memories of family vacations. We didn't take vacations. I have summer memories of baling hay at 4:30 in the morning, getting ready for the fair and walking through mud up to my ankles as I irrigated the alfalfa hay. I love those memories. There are days that I would love nothing more than to go back to Montana and play "farm girl" again.

I have enjoyed reading the different blog posts about the "not so" lazy days of summer. Everyone is busy creating those summer memories with families. There have been trips to far away places, trips to the coast, tea parties, camps, camping, fishing, water parks, river rides, trips to weddings, trips to the pool and on and on and on. Thanks to everyone for sharing your summer memories with me. Makes me want to create my own memories, but that's just going to have to wait. My vacation is planned for this fall, my favorite season of the year. Until then, I'll continue to enjoy my summer as I read about all the adventures created by so many fabulous friends.