TRIP TO THE BIG SKY COUNTRY

Ennis Montana where my dad was born March 7, 1892

Ennis has a population of 800 people.  My cousin that I had been talking to for around a year had passed away this last Spring. We were in Ennis on Saturday and there was a quilting show that we went to. The lady at the desk had gone to school with my cousin's son.  At the Quilt show I won a prize.  It was a basket with Fishing books and other fishing things. You probably saw that on facebook.  We did not bring it home as our suitcases were packed full and we would have had to get another bag and probably spent $25 bringing it home so we returned it for the ladies to give to someone else.  I was just so surprised to win.

You probably remember that last Summer Debbie and I went to Montana. This year Debbie, Donna and I went.  I was born in Helena, Montana.  On my blog from July of last year you can find the pictures I took of the house I lived in and the building my father's shoe shop was in.  Donna took pictures of them this year.

Last year we did not have time to go to Yellowstone so we decided to go this year.  Debbie and I have never been there. What an absolutely amazing place!. We did see Old Faithful . Also we saw a lot of the smaller geysers.  The painted pots were almost as impressive as Old Faithful.

Painted Pots

Last year Debbie and I drove to Montana.  This year we flew.  Vacations always have some unexpected happenings or it wouldn't be a vacation. Our plane got into Helena at Midnight.  The car rental place was open until 12:30, which was lucky for us.  Anyway, when we got my walker off the cart the foam cover for the bar that I lean against when I sit on it was sliced really bad.  By the time we got the paperwork done and got to our hotel it was almost 1:00 am.  I will say that Alaska Airlines really handled my claim fast.  The Rollator Store they ordered it from delivered a new walker to me the next day. It is a nicer walker than the one I had. I guess I should go ahead and finish the walker story.  The car we rented was a Buick with the smallest trunk you have ever seen. The battery is in the trunk. I will say that there is a lot of leg room in the back.  Anyway, the next day  the basket was set on top of the car and was forgotten to go inside the car.  You know that old thing everybody has done from time to time.  We went to the store that delivered the walker and they had a used one that they sold us for $5.00. The walker and the basket made it safely to Seatac.

Debbie and I had gone to Virginia City in Montana last year.  Donna had not been to Virginia City.

Virginia City, Montana

We had Ice Cream cones that were so good.  The owners make the ice cream themselves. Also, it is right next door to a candy store. There was air conditioning in the candy store so lots of people were strolling around buying candy and, of course, we had to buy some too. 

we took the boat ride to the Gates of the Rocky Mountains.

Debbie and I had done this boat trip last year but Donna had never been on this boat trip.  It was absolutely amazing.  Lewis and Clark named this place "Gates to the Rocky Mountains".

Here is a picture of me with my wonderful, sweet daughters.

Another picture of Yellowstone.  In case you don't recognize her, this is Debbie.

We had a wonderful time. I am so happy that I am still able to get around and do things. I get tired but I still love to go places. I am also happy that my daughters have patience with me. They both took good care of me and made my trip fun.