Majestic Beauty

I had a wonderful weekend away in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. It was a very long but beautiful drive. I wanted so badly to stop and take pictures, but the punctual part of me wouldn't allow it. Silly I know. Western Montana is absolutely gorgeous. The mountains and rivers are amazing. I went at the perfect time because the runoff from snow is at it's peak and everything is green and beautiful. The wildlife was everywhere. On the drive to CD'A a young buck was grazing on the side of the road, glancing up now and then as if the traffic was a boring rerun. Hawks and eagles were everywhere too. On my way home Sunday night I spotted a Bald Eagles nest but it was while on a bridge so I couldn't stop to photograph it.

I arrived in CD'A safely Friday night and picked up my friend Dave at the Spokane airport. We drove to the hotel and checked into our rooms, before hitting the hot tub. Which was a great bonus to my long say of driving, since my lower back was protesting. The next morning we woke up and after eating breakfast at the hotel we went for a walk around CD'A lake. ( Of course we forgot the cameras) Dave then had some job interviews so while he was there I got some rest in my hotel room.

While we were eating lunch later that afternoon Dave's brother Mark called and invited us up to Sandpoint for Four-Wheeler riding. Sandpoint is absolutely beautiful!!!! We drove the four-wheelers (okay I rode on the back) up to the top of the mountains. The view was incredible and of course no camera.

Sunday we had planned on going to church together but Dave had another interview call and ask to meet with him, so we went back to CD'A and after the interview went to the lake again. This time we got some pictures!

I had a blast and hope to go again. Love you all!