Pine Cone Beginnings

 I was looking through my photos and found these from the beginning of the summer- the beginning, budding of pinecones!

Neon Volcanic Rock

 We were on our way to Gunlock State Park and came across the sun hitting this hill just right and these bushes were GLOWING! It was magical and I think I was able to capture a hint of what we saw... it was incredible! 

Spring Blooms at the Temples

Billings, Montana

Saratoga Springs, Utah

St. George, Utah

Mint Bolt and Butterfly's

 

4th of July Air Show

 Lander, WY- the weekend of the 4th we headed over to Lander for an amazing air and car show! I love the sounds of flying planes- growing up next to China Lake Navel Air Weapons Base will do that to a person -lol All the flying tests and drills were the sounds of the my childhood. Nothing makes me feel like a kid again like the the sound of a plan breaking the sound barrier- sadly that was one sound missing from the Lander event but it was a blast anyway!!!

There was also a car show will some pretty cool old cars- this Edsel was my favorite photo

- summer days are the best!

The Last Rock Hunt

 My mom LOVES rock hunting and after COVID hit it became the main activity we could all do safely  together! My boys have found a knack for it and love to go out. Having a budding paleontologist makes it really fun for my second oldest. I like to take the time to really slow down and see the 'little' beauties of the rocks and plants. I hope you enjoy my finds!

Apple a day

 

keep riding

 

fun fungi

 

Bubble Moss

 

among the leaves

 

In the canyon

A day trip to Sink's Canyon revealed some beautiful hidden treasures! 

the broken, bleeding heart

 and the hidden color within the moth.

and tiny cones! 

Nature never ceases to amaze! 

don't make 'em like they used to

 

Summer of Red

It was definitely a summer of red- from the heat waves that scorched us all and turned us sunburned to the fires that sent gusts of red flames and smoke through the air. The summer of 2021 was RED! 

Berries and stuff

 I love going rock hunting with my family! My mom loves rocks and has a nice rock tumbler and collection. It is a great way to get outside and enjoy the sun! I love to take my camera and see what might 'catch my eye' out in the Wyoming wilderness.  I have yet to see any really neat wildlife but since those mainly consist of the deadly variety I think I am okay passing. 

Dandelion

 The other day by second, Ammon, brought me the biggest dandelion I have ever seen! It was HUGE! Before I could grab my phone, a camera, anything it just blew away in the wind. Thank you, Wyoming. Then a few days later I pulled up to my house and saw ANOTHER one! I was so excited, I grabbed my camera and went to work before the wind could take it away. I love dandelions because I love 'wishes' :) But never have I been able to see the exquisite detail of those seeds- just beautiful!

Baseball Season

 When my second was 3 he did a summer of T-ball and absolutly loved it. Now, the funy part was he was too short to actually hit the ball off the T and kept hitting the stick instead! He got the giggles and just couldn't stop. It was a fun activity. This year he is now 10 (10!!!!) and he has gone out for baseball again!! This time he is more than tall enough to hit the ball off the T and Mom gets to enjoy attending 100 degree practices ;) Actually, it has been a lot of fun seeing him enjoy playing baseball. I kept seeing all the balls being tossed to the side and knew there was a photo op just waiting! I hope you enjoy and these photos bring back some childhood memories of your own!