August 2020

Ethan has been working in Butte this summer remodeling the schools. It has been stressful, long days and we felt we needed to spend some relaxing time together as a family. We decided to spend a night at Fairmont Hot Springs and explore the Anaconda area. We enjoyed swimming and exploring Lost Creek State Park. I always enjoy exploring with the kids.

We got back to work on the house and finished mom’s bathroom. We started the project in February, and it took us this long to get it done. I think the basement finish still has a hold on our energy level and desire for projects.  

Most Wednesday afternoons we headed over to the Whitehall pool to have some fun in the sun. As a bonus we got to stop by and see Grandma and Grandpa Jung.  

Richelle continued to send updates on Penny. We were all very excited to get to welcome her home next month. Copper and enjoyed the summer weather and days when the smoke cleared, and MT skies were at their best. I recreated a picture of last August with the kids and Copper when we went on a hike and Copper is not the only one who’s legs got longer! I think the pandemic adding some extra growth to the kids.

The kids and I took one last trip to Kalispell to visit. We again enjoyed lake time, the Big Mountain slides and time with friends. The kids enjoyed our homemade slip-n-slide and soaped themselves up to add a little extra speed.

The kids got to back to school. They were delayed for a few days while we waited Mikayla COVID results, but it turned out it was just a cold and ear infection. While school looks a little different this year, the kids thrived after they returned and I’m so glad they got to back. 

An impromptu mini family reunion, as family traveled from Boise for a baseball tournament. It was so fun to have everyone together and the kids really enjoyed meeting and spending time with cousins.