On Saturday, we drove north for three hours to Denton, MT for my Dad's 80th birthday celebration. Here is a picture of a hay field just a few miles north of Lewistown. I loved the look of the round hay bales scattered across the landscape with the Judith Mountains in the background.
My dad is a cowboy. Here he is listening to about 60 people singing Happy Birthday to him.
There was a great picnic with lots of good food and good company.
Lots of adorable little kids were there running around.
Some of the kids took the time to eat.
There was a football game after lunch. It was super hot - probably around 100 degrees.
My parents have six daughters. From left to right they are: Becky, Jackie, Me (Cynthia), Karen, Kathy, and Shirley.
Here we are with our spouses.
Here are my parents with all their grandchildren and one great grandchild.
There were horseback rides available for all interested.
What a wonderful day you all must have had. Your Dad is a lucky man!
ReplyDeleteCynthia, I found your blog on the Favaorites List of the Spirit Cloth blog, which I found on the Gooseflesh blog.... isn't that the best way?
ReplyDeleteI love Montana -- have traveled there several times from Illinois when I was married, and have left a piece of my heart there. Alas, I spend most of my time in the East due to my passion of French & Indian War reenacting.
I loved your irrigation quilt, and was charmed that you used your granfather's textbook. Family ties are so important. I appreciated the photos and information about your father's 80th birthday. My parents lived to be 92 and 93, and it was a blessing to have them so long, but more painful, I think, because not having them after so many years leaves a large hole. I know they are with me all the time, anyway, so that's good. I talk to my mother all the time (we were so close), and she gives me her wisdom even yet. You are now on my list of favorites, and I shall visit often. Thank you so much for sharing it all!