Montana

So, we are back from Montana. We had a very good trip. The ride up was kinda long, but the kids did really great. We stopped in Missoula on the way to Bigfork to see my husband's brother and his wife. After we got there a crazy thunderstorm hit and there was water everywhere. We braved the weather and went to dinner at a nice Italian place. We then headed on to Bigfork and got to the Motel. We stayed over night there and then we moved onto a house, so we could all be together. That turned out to be VERY crazy. I love my family, but spending all that time with 25 people under one roof was VERY crazy! That day the hubby went with his brother fishing and I went with the rest of the families up to Glacier National Park. It was SO GORGEOUS!! So many trees and wildlife and the mountains are really picture perfect. We went on a road up to the top, sort of, and got out and went for a hike around the area. I was not really prepared for that adventure. We got up to the top and it was lower 50's and here we all are in our shorts, t-shirts and flip-flops. We survived and the kids liked touching the snow in the middle of winter. My boys even got close enough to a squirrel to pet it. Anyway, we got back to the house and the big boys went off to the bachelor party. I ended up running errands for everybody and was able to get to know the area a little. I got to go to my brother's in-laws house and it is AMAZING! Very rustic, but comfortable. I was totally coveting. The next day the big boys went and set up tents and tables for the wedding. We watched the kids explore and then went swimming. That night was the rehearsal dinner and it went really well, very casual. Sat morning the girls went and helped decorate for the wedding. That was fun. The colors of the wedding were black and white and red. She used cherries for fun accents all over. Eventually we all got ready and went for pictures and then the ceremony started. It was really pretty right near the lake. I of course got choked up seeing my brother actually tying the knot! They are a cute couple. She is an Angel to put up with my brother. The rest of the night we laughed and danced and enjoyed the party. It turned out really nice. Sunday we got up early packed and left. We stopped again in Missoula and had breakfast with the brother and sister in-law. They were very gracious and patient with the kids. We said our good-byes and headed home.