Saturday outing

While the afternoon summer heat is rather unpleasant, the mornings are enjoyable. Charles took advantage of a free Saturday to get in a round of golf in Missoula at the Linda Vista course, a short course (par 58).

Fun time in Missoula

Steve, Sandy, & Charles

Charles met up with his sister, Sandy, and her husband, Steve Boda, in Missoula yesterday. Sandy and Steve were on their way to Yellowstone NP so it was nice to be able to get together for supper.

The annual Celtic festival in Missoula was taking place in Caras Park which is next to the restaurant Charles was in. It was fun seeing so many come out to share in the great entertainment!

Hump Day!

Patch soaks up the shade in the backyard

Busy ladies (with Wesley's help)

With the heat settling in upon the Bitterroot Valley, Belinda and Mo were in the basement, continuing the sorting of Mo's possessions. They were amazing!

Our week thus far

Sunday's message

Belinda hearing about the new Star Trek movie

Apple Dumpling extravaganza on Monday

Some of the 900+ dumplings

Tea & Tranquility on Tuesday

The summer heat is upon us this week but that hasn't slowed down our activities around town! 

Sunday morning at the church was awesome. Monday was the fourth time we've helped make apple dumplings for the UMW to sell at next week's Creamery Picnic! Tuesday saw us enjoy the AC at the library with some relaxing coloring!

It's a picnic Friday

We were invited to the annual picnic hosted by the community Clothes Closet today. Several of the Stevi UMC members take part in this community effort and it was nice to be able to share this with them.

The latest craze

On the golf course

At Costco

At home

Charles decided to see what the fuss was all about and took part in the Pokémon Go craze! It is a silly, adult scavenger hunt based on the Pokémon card game.

Cats, ahoy!

Wesley finds a quiet spot

Monty's week summed up!

Wesley and Monty are slowly readjusting to being around each other after Monty's recent illness. The pace is exhausting for them!

It's a birthday lunch!

Each month the Stevensville Senior Center hosts a lunch for those members with birthdays during that month. It is always fun to see the decorations and to be with such lively people!

Lovely weekendFun music

Fun worship music

A gift from our young friends

Monty supervising Belinda's tasks

 It was a nice weekend with household tasks and church activity to occupy our attentions!

Today in history

Ten years ago today Belinda and Charles posed for this picture in our back garden on Pentire Crescent in Newquay, Cornwall. We were on our way to the Summer Ball at RAF - St. Mawgan where Charles was stationed with the US Navy.

A determined kitty

Patches is patient

A better view

Determination

The other day Charles and Wesley were in the basement studio when Wesley suddenly lept up to a window to catch a glimpse of Patches in the backyard.  That is one determined kitty!

Quilt show!

Door prize winner!

Color wheel quilt

All shapes and sizes

Sheila's favorite

Admiring the "Best in show"

Saturday was the second day of the two-day Sapphire Quilt Club's annual show at the Stevensville High School and once again it was amazing! Well over 200 quilts were on display and each was a work of art.

New look office

welcome!

Lots to see here

Dolls from Charles' mom

Bibles (L) and Methodism books (R)

On Thursday, Charles completed his redesign of his church office in recognition of the start of his fourth year at Stevi UMC. One does need to get a new look from time to time!

Thursday outing

On Thursday, Charles took advantage of the amazingly cool weather to take in some golf with two of the men from Stevi UMC. Nice weather, so-so golf, great guys!

On top of St. Mary's

two miles up the trail and still standing

Dean takes in the view of Stevensville

Victory!

A challenging trail

Amazing views in every direction

Charles accepted an invitation to accompany Dean Diers to hike St. Mary's Peak today. The trailhead is at 8340 ft. and rises to 9300 ft. at the fire watch station 3.5 miles of switch-back trails latter!

It took most of the day as Charles is nowhere near the shape he was just a few years ago! But, the summit was reached and Charles has lived to tell the tale. His pedometer (on his iphone) recorded 24,000+ steps on the seven mile hike!!!