Some pictures of what is left of Elk camp. Last year it was the bears, this year it was the weight of the snow. A very big (and expensive) mess. I guess we will be packing everything out this year.
Mountain hot tubbing anyone?
Despite the wreckage and mess, it was a beautiful day for a hike.
Lib and the world's most uncomfortable backpack.
Dakota in front the the original elk campWe had decided to get married in the mountains, it was an easy choice and a perfect fit for both of us. I had seen pictures from the area Lib hunts and agreed it was a great location, but we didn't know exactly where we would be until this weekend. I've had a vague, general idea of what it would look it in my mind but I had no idea how much better it would be in real life. Standing there in the field with the creek running by, the mountains so close you feel like you could reach out to touch them and holding on to my future husband was pretty overwhelming. How did I ever get this lucky?
This is where we will set up the reception and tents (and dancing believe it or not).
The dirt road leading into the wedding site.
Afterwards we headed up to elk camp and saw quite a few deer and elk on the way, but no bears this time. I was the first girl ever to elk camp, maybe I should have brought something fluffy and pink to hang up...
The view looking down over the valley near where we are getting married. It was so amazing to look at that I had a hard time keeping my eyes on the ground and kept tripping.
Maybe this should be our engagement picture instead!Just a few pictures from our engagement photo shoot in Bozeman done by our wedding photographer Meggan of BluBird Images
I finally got to watch Lib and his band, The Great American Heroes, play last weekend. I have to admit I really liked being the drummer's girl and it was the first time I had a song dedicated to me....even if it was only in a hole in the wall bar. They sang one of the Pat Green songs that I had been playing for Lib when we first met in an attempt to turn him to the dark side (that would be country for some of you, and you know who you are). Despite the thick smoke and one very drunk local, I couldn't get enough of their music and I was surprised when it was all over. I can't wait to watch them again at this summer's Country Music Jam. 
Never fear, you can always get a beer in Montana....any time, any day
Lib, Dan, Ryan and Bryan
.....and my very favorite picture of Lib
We loaded up the truck and drove to Bozeman to spend Easter weekend with Lib's family. The day was beautiful and nothing puts me in a better mood than that drive through Yellowstone and down the Gallatin. We didn't see as many animals with the warm weather but did manage to catch a glimpse of two moose next to the river. Lib and I agree that the moment we arrive in Bozeman we feel like we are home and this day was no different.
As soon as we arrived at Grandma and Grandpa Brown's house we got to work coloring the eggs and eating sugar! Grandpa added an Easter coloring Egg Spinner to his arsenal this year and they managed to color them all without a crack (except the ones Lib and I did!). Eryn got to sleep up in the loft this time and the Easter bunny still found her without a hitch the next morning.
We went to church with Uncle Charlie, Aunt Candi and the boys, followed by an marathon photo session. I love dressing Eryn up for Easter, and this year she looked absolutely adorable in the light blue polka dot dress from Grandma. She loved it so much I had to literally pull it off of her. 
He is so irresistible in pink
The Easter egg hunt is on!
We spent the evening mixing (and licking our fingers) stirring (more licking) pouring (licking without washing) and finally eating one yellow cake with chocolate frosting and 6 tiny cookies. The hardest part for Eryn and her cousin Isabel was the long wait while the light bulb did it's magic...for me I would say the hardest thing was choking down the bites they insisted I try.
Nana's beautiful cake
