17 signs you're in montana

1) The moths are bigger than large hummingbirds.
2) In a matter of minutes the weather can turn from sunny and bright to clouds of death with hail the size of...really big hail.
3) The rodeo happens every night, despite the hail.
4) You find yourself chasing an escaped pony down the interstate. It's fine to stop traffic in both directions.
5) The term "Big Sky Country" suddenly becomes very real. And very addicting.
6) Hearing snuffles and movement in the bush at the side of the trail you are hiking on by yourself sends you into a flight or fight state because it's either a bear, a moose, or another really huge moth. you then proceed to debate whether you would run from the bear, lie down and pretend to be dead in front of the bear, or quickly snap some photos of the bear. honestly still trying to decide on that one.
7) You get sunburned. And peel. But don't have to wear makeup for days-which is awesome.
8) The congregation at church is upwards of 900 people. 877 of these are visitors. 150 of those are probably somehow related to you. #richardsandcoveysunite!
9) Game night is every night.
10) You have no phone coverage, which is frustrating but also liberating. But then you go steal internet from the church building because you just have to see if an email is there. and it is. which makes being rebuked by the relief society president totally worth it.
11) Wilcoxson's ice cream is a must.
12) So is the DQ.
13) Spirit and Brother Bear are the only soundtracks that seem to make sense, just...because. they're also the only ones you have in the family van. so all the grown siblings sit there singing along with Bryan Adams. it's cool.
14) It rains and everything smells glorious. So you go outside just to be outside. Maybe play a game of unsuccessful frisbee with your mom and sister. Maybe go on a dirt bike ride. Or a pony ride. Or a ride in your great-grandpa's 1963 Jeep that has three gears, no seat belts, no power steering or braking, is manual, and can literally go up the side of mountain like it ain't no thang.
15) You grip the tube so tight, in order to save yourself from certain death, that it chafes off all the skin on your knuckles. no it's not leprosy.
16) You see buffalo on your way to the beach. It's no biggy.
17) You never want to leave.

who needs fireworks?

#happyfourthyo

 treasure at the end of the rainbow.

awww..... {smiley emoticon with heart}

but really.

not our pony.

yes our pony

she's cool because she has seahorses on her shorts.

and because she's just cool.

peace and return trips

rrw

4 Pics 1 Week: strangers, si, and snowcones

-After going to one of the best Mexican restaurants I can ever remember eating at thanks to a Tracie-friend who is too good to me, I got a call to go mini golfing. With a kid I had briefly met once before. And all of his friends. I was told to start heading to a certain destination point to be picked up. As I ran down the street a car full of men honked at me, pulled over and I heard, "Rachel?! Quick, get in the car!" I jumped in, introduced myself, and proceeded to have one of the funniest mini golfing experiences to date. But...maybe I should go back and learn more about stranger danger. Whatever. That kid and I are best friends now so it's all good. #blacklightsmakeeveryonecool

-My friend is getting married tomorrow. I'm a bridesmaid. We joke about how we met freshman year because I was for sure crazy that night and she was going on a date with an RM and that was the coolest thing 18 year old me had ever heard of. And then we were roommies and sang to Anastasia together. And now she's getting married. 

-It's blasted hot everywhere. So I met up with some old friends and we decided to get snow cones. The things were huge. Ah, summer. I'd love you so much more if you didn't melt my skin on the way home from work. But, I guess that's what the pool is for, no?

-Duck Dynasty. Uncle Si. Go google this youtube video and laugh. I think Caroline and I have found our new favorite person and tv show i'm sorry say yes to the dress! i'll always love you. but you don't have an uncle si. I have a new goal in life: become a redneck.

peace and chicken-go-wraps

rrw

4 Pics 1 Week: summa summa summa

-So...maybe the feather thing came and went like, 2 years ago. But who cares if the fad has faded? Imma gonna wear this feather every summer until I'm 86 and have no more hair to put it in. H8ers can h8. i'm into using the super slick MSN messenger lingo lately. I guess I can't let go of the golden years.

-If you can't read the words in that second picture I don't blame you. It says "horcruxes got soul." I saw this on the back of a PT Cruiser and immediately whipped my phone out, pulled up as close as I possible could to the vehicle, and took this photo because it made me laugh right in the middle of traffic and construction on University. Well done bumper sticker. Well done.

-Even with so many of my friends coming home from 2 year adventures, there are still a few around the globe. And I love hearing from them. A lot. now dont' you all start sending me too much fan mail now that you know my address. but i mean, if you must.

-Went to the rodeo with this cute girl and other fun people. She looks great in a child's size cowboy hat, no? It was freezing, which was probably spring saying one last goodbye. Well, we heard ya springy spring. See you in a year.

peace and SUMMER

rrw



This is another linkup with The Crowley Party. I figured I've already been doing this awhile, might as well be apart of a group. You know, strength in numbers and all that jazz. like when all the girls leave to go to the bathroom together. ummmm. ok.

getting used to summer

Don't mind me. I've been busy. But here are some pictures. Let's hear a hoorah for phones, because lugging the camera around is sometimes a pain. oh my. what have i just said. i love my camera. and will provide real pictures from it soon. but for now, phone pictures. 

Vegas wedding.

We are the party.

Bellagio. 

I WILL have this in my future home.

Or maybe I could convince my landlord to install it now...

Speaking of weddings, I think I found the perfect accessory for mine in an old antique shop in Leadville CO.

#scaryplace 

#whydidiputthatonmyhead

#iprobablyhaveadiseasenow

Who needs the Alps when you have the Rockies?

More summer adventures are on their way. And that is why I don't take classes during the summer.

peace and traveling

rrw