hi-ho-a-hiking we go!

another climb out at the butte and another gorgeous night; the smokey haze lifted somewhat. we got up and down within an hour. ben will be ready for sheep season before we know it!

working our way up; jackie mid-hit

keeping an eye on his bulldog

i love the bulldog smile

matanuska river, fireweed galore

we made it

later, we stopped by our friend's house for some hot dogs and chit-chat. jackie found a tractor to ride on and some hotline clamps to play with. just what every 20-month old dreams of playing with! our future lineman...

sweet moment of sharing

weee!