Sand Box

As a kid I spent countless hours building tunnels, bridges, lakes, rivers, and roads in the sand box. So I finally convinced Alex that we needed to get one for the back yard! 

The Sawyer

Directly in the middle of our back lawn stood a skinny, scraggy evergreen tree. Alex and I wondered why anyone would plant a tree smack dab in the center of a yard. Worse yet, I think every neighbor hood cat used the tree well for a litter box. Not to mention the endless supply of unwanted pine needles everywhere! Maybe Gerda overheard us talking but one day she mentioned we could cut it down. And that is exactly what Alex did! Gerda explained that one of her first renters had bought a potted Christmas tree. Out of curiosity, once the season's festivities ended they planted the tree to see if it would grow. Well.......it did!

The Tirol

Time for a quick recap on our time in the Tirol. We ventured down to Austria with the Jone's for the Marathon/Half Marathon and then spent a few days enjoying the mountains together. Oh.....how it made me long for home. I have traveled the world far and wide and nothing can replace the wild Montana that lingers in my heart. However, we had a spectacular time and are extremely blest to have such dear friends.

The view from our quaint little apartment. Actually, it wasn't little at all. More like a pent house!:)

Enjoying fries and wurst.

While everyone toured the castle I walked around the lake with Pierce and Gretel......

Pierce squealed with delight at the millions of baby frogs jumping across the path.....he had to be reminded a few times that they were not to eat.

Morning wrestling session.....

Gretel's hair has gotten so blond!

The Looge course was a thrill!

Best buds. We love Luke!

Ice cream at the lake!