Boiling Springs Camping Weekend #2

We were back at it for a second weekend of fall camping. We had a little bit of rain this weekend, but that made for an adventure of piling into my parents' trailer to wait out the storm. So many big belly laughs this weekend. We had a bigger group and a lot going on, including listening to the BSU game around the fire as we have done for so many years. 

Happy 1-9!

19 years old...where does the time go? This last year has been a year of tremendous growth for Carter. Finishing high school and embarking on his college journey...work, fun, AND a new girlfriend? He's handling it all like a boss, and I knew he would. He's the most responsible kid I know, that's for sure. Have the best 19th trip around the sun, kid!

Boiling Springs Camping Weekend #1

It's time for fall camping! We wait all year for this...chilly mornings/evenings and gorgeous, sunny afternoons. We had a smaller group this weekend, and spent a lot of time relaxing.

Happy 1-7!

Happiest 1-7 to this old lady! We could not be more proud of the young woman Addie has become. It's always an adventure with her!

Time to Get Western!

 We got out recently to watch Addie do her thing at the Western Idaho Fair. This is her last year at this specific fair, so it was a little bittersweet.  As usual, she dominated most of both days. Could not be more proud of this kid. Her work ethic is unparalleled. To get to see her in action is something pretty special. 

Breeding

1st in class Hamp

Grand Champion Hamp

1st in class Natural

Reserve Grand Champion Natural

2nd in class Dorset

Reserve Grand Champion Dorset

Overall Grand Champion Breeding Ewe

Showmanship

1st in class Senior

Reserve Grand Champion Senior

Overall Reserve Grand Champion 

Happy 2nd!

Happy 2nd anniversary to us! We headed to the mountains again to celebrate - this time, putting in 500 miles to explore Wallowa Lake, Joseph, OR, and then looping up/over/through to a staggering Hells Canyon overlook. It was a beautiful mountain drive. The temps were in the low 70s, so we cruised around, windows down, to a mix of Stick Figure, Locomesa, and 90s country. Couldn't have asked for a better day!

Year 2 (or 30, depending on how you look at it) was an amazing year for us. Here's to forever more!

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