Visitors!

On Tuesday the Simpson family came to visit here in Montana.

(L-R) Back Row: Daniel, Mr. Simpson, William

Front Rows: Suzanna, Sarah, Sophia, Hannah, Mrs. Simpson

We all decided to go hiking in the Bridger Mountains at Sacajawea peak

(L-R) William and Hannah, Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Simpson and Sophia,

Daniel, Sarah, Bryce, Me, Laura, Renee

On the trail (L-R) Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Simpson, Laura, Sophia, Bryce, Sarah, William and Hannah, Suzanna

(Back-Front) Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Simpson, William,
Laura, Sarah and Hannah

The peak behind me is our destination. Isn't the snow in June great?
...I don't think we got any pics. of our snow fight.

Mr. Simpson and Hannah, Mrs. Simpson, Sophia in pink

Taking a break

*whew* it's quite a hike

The flowers are great

I made it to the saddle!

Here's a view of what we just hiked from the saddle of the mountain

We're so happy to be up here!

(L-R) Sarah, Me, Renee

View of the other side of the mountain

You can see the city of Bozeman off in the distance

The wildflowers scattered randomly made such a pretty picture of spontaneous beauty

"Wait...is that Daniel at the top of Sacajawea Peak...
forty-five minutes ahead of the rest of us? I think we should follow him up..."

"Yes...but first let's take a few more pictures."
(L-R) Susanna, Sarah, Me, Bryce, Renee

You can just see the little trail which leads up to the peak behind us
(L-R) Susanna, Me, Sarah, Renee

The mothers wisely decided to stay behind and rest

I had a few problems on the way up

I think Sophia did too!

Renee didn't seem to have as much difficulty

Almost to the top!

We made it! 9,300 ft. up!


"Seanna...did you see the mountain goat?"

Seanna and Sophia looking for the mountain goat

There it is!

(B-F) Daniel, Mr. Simpson, William,

Sarah, Susanna, Sophia, Seanna, Bryce

Mr. Simpson is enjoying the rest from
having momentarily unloaded his bundle of joy

View from the top

The boys engraving their everlasting mark atop the mountain

I figured if they could do it...why shouldn't I try?

That was when...oh no...

Help! Could someone give me a hand?

Did they help me up? I'll let you figure it out for yourself. I only have two things to say. You will note I am not in this picture. You will also note...they are all smiling...broadly.

William decided to get adventurous and go rock climbing.

I'm putting these pics. up as a good illustration of something I am way to fearful to do myself.

(I also have to pause and say...This young man is such a gentleman. He helped me several times down some steep places and was very considerate.
Thank you William!)

He climbed higher...

And higher...

"William please come down?"

William wasn't the only one to be adventurous. Bryce tried skiing in his hiking boots. It worked!

Daniel thought it looked like a good idea...

William followed with the amazing, brave, endurance walking,
(don't forget) resiliant, 7-year-old Sophia

Back at the top. As Daniel (white shirt) walks away from the scene of the crime a nasty little plan is hatched. What should we do? ...I know... let's put rocks in Daniel's backpack!

Sarah and I deep in contemplation concerning concealed rock placement

Halfway down the mountain Daniel is pictured here discovering what the extra weight in his backpack really was

Sachegewia peak where we ended up (Left peak)
It was a gourgous day, lots of fun with friends... and an absolutely amazing hike!