Today I just thought I'd post some pics from our trip to Montana a few weeks ago. I have to say, for me, that vacation took the prize for being worst vacation EVER - including the time we went without power during those horrible storms a few years back where we were stuck in a cabin for days with 13 people - talk about feeling cramped and dirty. Yup. It even beat that. But even though the flu took no pity on us, we did have a wonderful last day that I will treasure forever. I think the whole fiasco was worth it even just for that one day for me. It was just me and Ty and our boys out at the beach, and it was spectacular! See for yourself:
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| This boat was just so gorgeous against a background of blue. I can't wait to paint this! |
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| BIG SKY Country indeed! |
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| Levi giving Owen some loves here - how he loves his best friend! |
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| My littlest love bug =D |
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| Me and my love - I can't wait to steal away with him and the boys to Monterey to make even more beautiful memories with just the four of us. It's hard to believe we've never been on a vacation with just us before, and I think it's far overdue! Now if I could just stop losing organs so we can actually attempt it... =0) |
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| I was absolutely captivated by the way the water kept sweeping and swirling over the gorgeous and colorful rocks that lined the shores of Flathead Lake. I have so many shots similar to this one, where the rippling water made abstract designs that were just breathtaking, and I can't wait to show you more of them, but for now I need to take a little break from editing. And much like the lovely red boat, this one is also calling my name, begging to be painted. It almost looks painted already in my opinion, and I can't wait to see what it looks like as a print. I think what I like most of all is the little ghost rock in this one. It's so cute! =0) |
For once I'm actually really enjoying editing my pictures from our trips, so hopefully I'll have some more edits to show you. Normally it's something I both look forward to and dread, but this time, perhaps since we were all so sick that we barely took any pictures, well this time it's been so much fun. Like I said, if I get the chance I'll be adding more up here, and you can be sure to see some of them turned into paintings as well. That red boat is just calling my name, don't you think? =D
These are great pictures and I admire your honest writing about the bad parts of the trip as well as the good parts! BUT, that photo of you holding your son is PRECIOUS!
ReplyDeleteThanks Katherine! I might just have to get that one framed and hang it in my studio. =)
DeleteWhat beautiful photos, Melissa. That last one would make a wonderful challenge for you to paint or do in colored pencils. Such abstract potential.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! And I never thought of trying it in colored pencils, but you are so right! Thanks for the fantastic idea! =D
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