Josie & Crew Visit Montana
October 16-22, 2025

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Josie, along with some of her kids and grandkids came up for a short visit in mid-October.  Sadly, Sam's health didn't allow him to join in on the fun.  Much socializing was done and many outings were experienced.  They crammed a lot into their few days! 
 
   

The trip started with dinner at Lucas & Kristi's.  The next morning was a family gathering, 
complete with bounce house, at the Timbers Event Center.  

Here Dalton helps put away the bounce house by body-rolling the air out! 

  It's a team sport, with me as spectator. 
   

Uncle Tim came for some of the festivities.  

He was cold but the only coat he could find was his sister's pink animal 
print coat.  He was stylin'!  
 
   

Family dinner at Larry's house. 

Josie and grandson Leo.  
   
The kids really wanted to do a campfire, so we hooked them up.    
   
  Of course, Jeb always has to take things a little bit too far.  (Or a lot too far??) 
   
The following day was breakfast at the Amish in The West Kootenai, and football at Jeb & Amy's
Wilderness Club house. 
Josie's crew didn't have their passports, so they went up close to the border for a look-see.  
   

Here Uncle Mark takes the young ones to visit the longhorns.  

   
   
Dan seems to be catching a nap, Dallas came in for the weekend.   Eric took Josie climbing, because of course she'd want to sit and watch that! 
   
The girls went on a hike into Avalanche Lake in Glacier Park.  They caught a nice day for it and had a good time.  
   

Jeb & Rose at the ranch.  

  Family dinner at Jeb & Amy's Wilderness Club house. 
   
   
   
  Colter came out of the woods (a rare occurrence!)  We had to get a picture of that! 
   
 The kids, enjoying the attention.  A blurry shot of Josie comparing heights with Colter.  
   

Josie came over to our house for lunch and a walk.  Here I've caught them both with
a mouth full of choke cherries.

 
He called Amy his "big friend."  She had a kid on her hip the entire weekend.    
   

Josie's final night in Montana ended with a brother gathering at the ranch. 

  Getting Eric to smile. 
   
   
Grandpa Dan in his favorite spot.   Of course, I had to bring Buddy along.  
   
Farewell hugs all around - first Mark.  Next Larry bends over double to reach Josie, while Eric rocks his happy face.  
   
Eric's turn brings out a little smile.  Next Dan Senior gets a big hug.  
   
Eric snuck in a little hug with his Mom while all the hugging is going on.   Dallas - my timing was off with this shot.  
   
Of course, Jeb had to make an off-color remark and crack everyone
up during his hug so I totally blurred this shot.  
 
   
 
   
 

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