As farmers sometimes we feel like we get the short end of the stick when it comes to summer recreation. The guys work long days 6 days a week through the summer while it feels like everyone else spends every weekend in the mountains.
No pity parties though. Life is good. We managed to get our trailer out one time this year (another post). My dad got his boat out on the water exactly twice, both quick afternoon visits. One visit was on Labor Day. We met up at Holter Lake and rode up through the Gates of the Mountains. The drive up was gorgeous. Our state is amazing.
We spotted some mountain sheep right by the road. I actually had my big camera and telephoto with me for once.
Aren't you feeling sorry for us? Here's more.
Abby didn't care that the weather was a touch cool. She rode the tube for a long ways and smiled from ear to ear the entire time.
More wildlife sightings:
Earlier this summer Abby was invited to spend a few days with her friend at their cabin on Holter. We went up to bring her home and spent one fun night at the cabin ourselves. The lake was so peaceful in the morning.
While we were enjoying the quiet morning before most of the house woke up, Eva looked out the window and spotted this doe. It spotted her back and walked right up to the window.
Deer usually aren't this bold! It was a cool moment.
Aw, it's so good to look back at our summer photos and count our blessings. We hope you have many blessings to count also!