The BIG day!

 

The Big Day arrived with picture-perfect weather and a whirl of last minute activities ahead of the event at Denver's Trinity UMC.  There was laughter, a few tears and lots of joy present as this wonderful couple began married life.

The reception of Galen & Karen

 

 

 

The reception was a wonderful continuation of the love and joy found at the church!  

Wedding trip, pt.2

We set out from Casper this morning and drove through a steady rain all the way to Cheyenne before entering Colorado just before noon.  A quick stop at Johnson's Corner for some of the famous cinnamon rolls, and it was back on the road for the last miles to Denver.

We had a great time tonight at the rehearsal dinner at Magianno's Little Italy restaurant downtown Denver.  At least sixty were on hand and everyone enjoyed the slideshow of pictures of the happy couple taken over the years.

Tomorrow is the big day and we are so excited!!!

On the way to the wedding

Wheat Montana

Near Little Big Horn, MT

We made it to Casper, Wyoming

It was a long, wet drive from Stevensville, MT to Casper, WY, about twelve hours in total.  Not a stellar start to the trip but at least we have a comfortable bed to rest up in before the final drive to Denver tomorrow.

The highlights of the drive were few and far between which made the stop a "Wheat Montana" and a gift shop/restaurant at the Crow Agency (Little Big Horn) even more enjoyable.  It was nice to be able to stretch our legs and enjoy some nice treats to further our traveling efforts.

We are looking forward to seeing the family at the rehearsal dinner and the wedding of the year Saturday afternoon!!!

Pentecost Sunday

The Bitterroot River, looking north from Stevensville

Today is an amazingly beautiful day here in the Bitterroot Valley and after a wonderful morning at the church we get a restful Sunday to enjoy it all!

Memorial Day weekend

 

 

 

Five WWII vets were honored today in Stevensville with the presentation of medals they had earned but due to oversight had not been given.  Belinda and I joined 35+ community residents in the observance at a windy Lewis & Clark park.

Happy birthday party

 

 

 

Wednesday was a busy day with lunch at the Senior Center for the monthly birthday lunch.  My name was on the 'birthday board' too!