Christmas Tree Hunt

Idaho City is the place we typically go to chop down our Christmas tree. They are never the strongest or prettiest trees, but the adventure along the way is what makes it a fun family tradition. While Drew and Jimmy hiked until they found the best tree, I played with the kids in the snow. Afterwards we warmed up in my new "mama mobile" and went into town for some dinner and hot chocolate. Can't wait to decorate the tree and sit next to the fire waiting for Christmas!

Terry Would Go

It was the hottest weekend of the summer and probably not the best time to camp in an RV in the Owyhee desert, but we were determined to get outside and catch some fish! Kylie and Spencer let us take their beloved vintage RV, Terry, for a go. It was so nice having a bed for everyone, a sink for washing my pump parts and bottles, and a table for eating. We ended up spending most of our time outside in the shade and in the water to stay cool.

Drew took both the kids out fishing, Liv in front and Van on the back. I always worry he will fall into the water, but somehow he hasn't yet. He gets some sort of bear strength when it comes to carrying around the kids while doing his hobbies and I'm so glad he loves to include them. 

It was nice to get out and have a little adventure with my family!

TRIPLET-Y

We've been best friends since the beginning. That doesn't mean to say we don't cherish our other friends, but it is something special we share that is hard to explain. We never get sick of each other, ever. 

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Tenkara Trip

 Photo Credit: Kylie Turley

In September we traveled to Driggs, Idaho and West Yellowstone with Tenkara Rod Co for some fall fishing and film projects. We hiked into Bitch Creek and I caught my first native cutthroat with my tenkara rod. Van hung out on the shoreline with the rest of the crew or Drew packed him on his back as he waded through the river.

After a few days fishing in Driggs we headed to West Yellowstone. We watched Old Faithful blow and stood face to face with a mama elk and baby elk. It was amazing watching the elk roam among the buffalo and we really felt like guests in their territory. We stayed in Drew's office for a couple nights, a cabin for a few nights, and camped in Smiley Creek.

By the end of the trip we were dirty and exhausted, but we had such a great time. We drove around 15 hours and 1,000 miles and Burt ran like a champ. I am still amazed at the guts our van has. Don't forget to pick up a Tenkara package here for a fun Christmas present to get out and fish!