Welcome to the Family

My family, what can I say?? I was planning on doing an 'ode to family' blog at some point, but a few of them seemed to be offended when I made a friend blog with my dog in it but none of my family... that, along with the fact we just had a family reunion a few weeks ago, I thought now was as good as any time for one. And it is before classes actually start.

My family is amazing. I love them all so much. They are a great strength to me and I always look forward to holidays and the fun we have when we are together. I know they always have my back especially when there is a cookie sheet nearby, even if it means getting kicked off the school bus after my second day of kindergarten ;) They are all just great and now the trick is for me to find a guy who can put up with them... I mean is perfect enough to be in my family!

We may not have it all together but together we have it all.

A Hard Hat and a Hammer

I can't believe that the summer is already over! It went so fast. I spent this summer working at PPL Montana; the power plant in Colstrip. I weed whacked and cut down Russian Olives around the plant site. I don't have a good memory for what plants are, at all! I know lilacs, lilies, willow trees, carnations, and that pretty much sums up what I can spot and know what they are. Now though, I can add Russian Olives to the short list as I will forever know what a Russian Olive is. Once they cut you up for a whole summer it's hard to forget them. Hopefully, my arms won't always look like I'm a cutter. It was always an adventure while working out there. I was based out of the autoshop and working ten hours a day was never dull with the crew I was working with. It was a good summer and I made a lot of money which was much needed for school. And yes, girls actually do work at power plants as opposed to Dalton and my grandmother's thinking.

When I wasn't working or sleeping, Desi would come over and we would watch one of the many movies she has never seen. You've got Mail, Persuasion, Les Miserables, Lord of the Rings... we got through most of the list this summer. We went to the lake quite a bit too as the weather was too beautiful to stay in my basement. It was great spending time with her.

Outside the power plant

Typical day at work. Curt with the pole saw and proper PPE (Proper Protective Equipment), of course.

Me and Desi at the lake taking pictures.