A Sunday drive

Homestead on the NWR

Ringed-neck Pheasant

Rain over the Bitterroot Mountains

Beautiful place to spend a Sunday afternoon

Old barn

After taking the 'pinhole' pictures, Charles took advantage of a Sunday afternoon to take a quick peek at the wildlife refuge.  Deer, wild turkeys, pheasants, geese, and a variety of ducks could be seen on a damp afternoon in the Valley.

Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day

Ready for action

Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville

North-bound tracks in Stevensville

Historic St. Mary's Mission

As part of his photography class, Charles took part in "Worldwide Pinhole Photography Day" on Sunday.  It was an interesting experience to be sure.

To learn more, visit http://pinholeday.org/

Spring week in Stevensville

Chokecherry tree in our front yard

Springtime at SUMC

Wesley takes a pause

Discussion about "World Pinhole Day"

An MFA exhibit

We've had an unusual week with Belinda having surgery on Tuesday.  All went well and the support she'd received from our church family this week has been amazing!!!

Spring Sunday

St. Mary's Peak on a spring Sunday morning

Belinda's class

We've enjoyed a delightful Sunday with our church and the picture-perfect weather we're having this weekend. With a busy week ahead it is nice to have a restful evening at home!

Great Saturday -- Aat home and on the road!

Wesley awakes to the early morning light

Llama enjoying a mid-day snack

Starship Enterprise over Stevensville

Having fun on the road trip -- Hey, we've been framed!

 

A great place to stop in Choteau, Montana
(Picture of fake dinosaur was the only wildlife picture Belinda managed to take on the trip to/from Choteau.  In fact, they did, also, see a herd of elk and a herd of bighorn sheep just off the roadside.)

A delightful Saturday was had in Montana!  

Belinda enjoyed her time in Choteau, Montana, at the UMW district's spring gathering event.  

Meanwhile, Charles and Wesley stayed home and tended to some needed chores around the house and yard!

Yea, God!!!

The week underway

Charles welcomes another new member

Belinda serves up the goodies during fellowship time

Wesley has discovered yet another place to rest

Birthday lunch at the senior center

Is it a dog? A cat? Stay tuned!

It's been a busy week for us and the weekend is still to come!

Easter week

Azalea bush on the university campus

New carving being done on Pine Street

A beautiful spring week has been ours this week following our second Easter in Stevensville!

Easter weekend

Belinda warms up before the sunrise service begins

Staying warm on a chilly Sunday morning

Wesley is exhausted from all of the activity

Our Easter weekend was filled with rest, household chores, and lots of church activity!

On Saturday Charles tended to the yard, mowing for the first time since last October.  It's amazing how thick the grass is in early spring!  Belinda meanwhile was a whirl of activity inside which made Wesley need to take in a couple of extra naps.

Today of course was Easter and so at 7 am we joined others from our church at an outdoor service.  The fire pit was put to good use to be sure.  After a delicious breakfast, provided by our men's group, Belinda led the children in an Easter egg hunt.  What fun and what energy the children had so early in the day!  

Our worship service was wonderful with a larger congregation than we saw last year.  After that was our last event of the day, lunch with some of the church members at one of their homes.  We made it back to take a much-needed and appreciated nap!

Friday in Stevensville

We observed a moving service at the church tonight with Charles leading the congregation through "The seven last words of Christ." 

Thursday night at Stevi UMC

Full moon rising on Maundy Thursday

Charles leads the service

A wonderful time tonight at the Maundy Thursday service.  A very moving time as we began the Great Three days, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter.

A terrific lunch in Hamilton

Our weekly lunch-date took us to the Hanger Cafe` in Hamilton, an amazing little restaurant located at the Ravalli County airport.  They have some of the most amazing food we've found since moving here!!!