oh, say can you see!!!

I convinced the family to trek it up to Melba for 4th of July celebrations, and holy moly was it fantastic. We stuffed our faces with 14 inch corn dogs, devoured some oh-my-goodness-delicious street tacos, and defied death in a human sized hamster ball. What a glorious way to celebrate being part of a great country!

And yes, that actually IS a minivan with a three foot lift. 

IDAHO KEEPIN IT CLASSY AS ALWAYS.

hillbilly as hale.

Baby bro number 2 took the doors off his rodeo, claiming that it was totally legal and practical. First, if Jeeps can go without doors, why can't other cars? And second, with no doors, you can get in and out quicker and the breeze is fantastic. Makes sense, right? I was skeptical. But after a ride around the block, all qualms about aesthetics were forgotten. The hilarious looks we got while driving (shock/surprise/disgust/disbelief) quickly made this a long term adjustment. At least until winter. 

small/tiny/baby town USA.

Grangeville is everything you would expect from a small, in the middle of nowhere, western town. Yes, that includes wranglers, big ass trucks, antlers, and a surprising amount of color. 

What a lovely use of space. Mexican restaurant has some extra room on their marque, WHY NOT share it with the local taxidermy extraordinaire? Also, my mind goes on overload when imagining all that "special effects" could entail. Laser beam eyeballs? Anteater turned Roomba? I hope so. 

Why yes, I would LOVE a deer themed haircut!

MOST MAJESTIC PUP SHOT EVAH!!

Check this baby out!

The photos are amazing and the idea fantastic. The result? Eye opening observations.

lookie here.

mtn road trip.

Silver City is the perfect day drive. The two lane highway has gorgeously desolate scenery, and it takes just enough time to feel like a road trip, minus the leg cramps and gas station bathrooms. I took Alena and Connor for their first time and it was fantastic. We hiked a mountain of loose rocks, ate delicious mother-made sammies, peed outside, and evil knievel-ed it up some cliffs for an epic photoshoot.

                     

I've never before noticed how quickly the state of Idaho can turn into something far more comical.

new family hobby.

This weekend at the auction was a SUCCESS!!!!

And the proof is clearly in the pudding because I have documentation. 

Exhibit A: Matching father-daughter jumpsuits

Exhibit B: Three fully grown men stuffing themselves into the cab of my truck. 

Exhibit C: Rode downtown in the bed of my truck. 

Exhibit D: Man-portraits. Lookin gooooood baby bros!

berries and butterflies.