Random Thoughts Tuesday

Randomness. That's what I will write about on Tuesday's. Whatever is going through my mind I will attempt to spill out onto my blog. I know the excitement is hard to contain! Apparently this is what bloggers do. Pick a day of the week. Write about a certain subject or topic. I thought I'd create my own. Only difference is there's no specific topic OR subject. Bear with me.

Last night we had the whole house/termite inspection for our new home{eek!}. Overall it was very uneventful. Although, I may or may not have skipped around in the yard and did a ballerina twirl or two throughout the home. Other than some minor issues, and the fact that we couldn’t find the switch to turn the gas fireplace on, I’d say all went well! No signs of termite damage, either. Phew! I feel it's worth noting there was a 1990’s radio/cassette tape player mounted under the kitchen cabinets. The tape inside was the dirty dancing soundtrack. My only question is, since it’s attached, does this mean it’s ours?

Here’s another sneak peak of our future home. A lovely view into the backyard. Happy sigh.

Moving on...

What I’ve been listening to as of late: Fleet Foxes. I will say I have to be in the mood to listen to them. It will look as though Steve is in pain as soon as I mention them. It’s really not that bad, people! Steve is just critical and does NOT appreciate my taste and variety in music. Oh but his voice! {the singer, not Steve’s} It’s beautiful. SO WHAT if it’s a bit over the top in the “mountain music” genre?! {is this even a genre? I do not know}. My sister Allison introduced the band to me while I was visiting her in big, beautiful Montana. Ding ding ding! Now things are starting to make sense. ;) I will ALWAYS trust my sister’s taste in music. After all, she introduced me to The Lumineers. Enough said. Fleet Foxes' sound would be best enjoyed on a long road trip, or while enjoying nature on a hike in Glacier National Park with a granola bar in hand. Kidding! Sort of. I’m really into their album “Helplessness Blues” right now. A favorite song that I’ve had on repeat is this. I'm loving this album. Oh the sweet harmony! It's just pretty. Easy to listen to. My ears are happy. I’ve been singing it to myself all week. I just love music.

image via pinterest

The End.

day 31: the last best place

A vivid memory...I remember feeling like I could reach out and touch heaven. It was my first visit to Glacier National Park, Montana. Steve and I were visiting my sister Allison, and I was SO excited to see real mountains. I know there are many other beautiful places with big mountains, much bigger than even in Northern Montana, but I instantly fell in love. Big sky country they call it. The skies are SO blue. It literally feels like you’re in the clouds. I remember the first day we hiked to Hidden Lake on Logan Pass in the park{highly recommended by the way!}. I felt like Heidi in the Swiss Alps. I felt small and insignificant, yet free and alive. I felt just a tad closer to understanding how majestic and awesome our Creator God truly is.

And then there was THIS at the end of our trek.

I also keenly remember feeling oh so sick on the descent down the mountain to Lake McDonald Lodge. I had a case of altitude sickness - also known as AMS{acute mountain sickness}. It wasn't pretty. I remember laying on a bench outside and seeing Steve and Allison eating dinner together through the restaurant window. Looking back we all still joke about it.

Steve if you're reading this...which you better be!...can we plan a trip to Montana soon? Pleeeease??? :)

Tomorrow, I write about NOTHING! I'm taking a break from blogging for a bit. I survived the blog every day in May challenge! Thanks for sticking with me. Happy weekend and happy June!