It is also a touristy town and we thought it would be a fun scenic drive. It is just about 100 miles away from Colstrip. We drove through the town of Lame Deer (gotta love that name) and Busby on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation. We saw plenty of deer, antelope, turkeys, pheasants, cows, horses and an Alpaca farm. Every time we saw a different animal the kids had to shout out a phrase. For antelope the phrase was - "You can't elope with an antelope." When we saw the alpaca they shouted - "Alpacas will steal your heart." What an adventure. It was pretty silly but it kept them occupied on the way down and back home again.
We drove to the Big Horn Mountains and saw actual snowmobiling snow and real mountains.
We drove up the mountain as far as the road would take us. The sign says "Road Closed to all motorized vehicles except for snowmobiles and ATVs." Melena snapped a couple pictures of the surrounding area. This is the deepest snow that we have seen this year. Something to look forward to next year maybe. We are still getting used to the altitude. It is a bit of a change to move from sea level to actual mountains.
We had lunch at a Mexican Restuarant and of course ate too much so we walk around the historic district of Sheridan. I tried to talk Melena into getting some western wear clothing. But she just kept shaking her head no. Doesn't she want to fit in? Actually she is perfect with or without ranch wear (as they call it).
No trip is complete without running to Walmart - this time to buy cleaning supplies. I've never been to Walmart so much. This was a really fun day spent with family. One big benefit to our move is that we are a lot closer as a family because we haven't gotten many outside interest yet to fill up our time. We are spending lots of time together. It's wonderful and the best birthday present ever.
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I loved the part about the move making you much closer as a family. That was the biggest blessing for us as well when we moved overseas. That blessing has impacted the rest of our lives in such amazing and positive ways. We didn't realize it at first though, as you have :)
wow thats a long ways to go for a walmart. Wish I was seeing all those animals. That is really great that you are spending lots of family time together. Miss you guys
Well, I certainly know that is was after 1960 and before 1964. And you are older than me. :):):)
Hey old lady how come you look like such a spring chicken? Happy belated
loves from all of us
dana
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