Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Winter trip to Yellowstone National Park


In May of this year, my husband and I will be married for 20 years. Blink of an eye. We've wanted to visit Yellowstone in the winter. Cross country move. So in February we did just that. Two gorgeous daughters. We snowshoed. Dealt with postpartum depression. We cross country skied. Chose to be a single income family. We rode snowmobiles into the interior of the park. Three homes. We saw lots and lots of foxes. Job promotions. Big horn sheep. Business owners. Elk. Made tough decisions. Bison. Learned to be great communicators. Moose. Celebrated the everyday. Trumpeter Swans. Pursued our passions. Bald Eagle. Met goals. Coyote. Lost parents. Wolves. I love him more today than yesterday. Oh, the wolves. And as unfathomable as it is, I will love him even more tomorrow.


























-dana

16 comments:

Kathy@KayakQuilting said...

Spectacular! Our visit to this park in the month of September was incredible but now I have to go back in the winter. Snowmobiling across the park! All those animals (great pics!)! And, most importantly, congratulations on all those years together facing the joys and challenges of life!

Kar said...

I just knew you were going to have a fantastic time! What a great trip to celebrate having each other. Here's to more fabulous trips! : )

Jacque. said...

I love this post...your words, sentiments, photos...arrangements of aforementioned. Your creativity spills over.

Paige said...

Amazing. We were in Arches and Canyonlands this summer. Yellowstone is on my list!

AnnieO said...

Congratulations on your many years of commitment and love among the vagaries of life. Raising a glass to many more! Wonderful photos, as always.

Jennifer said...

Congratulations on 20 years of marriage! What beautiful pictures from your trip.

dolores said...

Your creative thoughts had me confused for a moment... Just a moment!😄 Time does fly...especially if you are having the Best time!!
Congrats!! oxox

Karen @runsewfun said...

Your posts are just the best! (As are those fox photos.) Congratulations on 20 years and especially the 2 wonderful young women.

Shorty said...

Congratulations!!! And Happy Anniversary! Your trip sounds like it was amazing. And those foxes! So beautiful. Here's to the next 20!

beth said...

how fantastic, dana!!! oh my word, what a special experience!! these photos are brilliant!!

Shirley said...

Fantastic photos and looks like a great time. Happy Anniversary! If you need any advice I have a few years on you. :)

Charlotte M. said...

Such beautiful pictures. Love the fox! Happy anniversary Dana. And many more.

Amy Woods said...

I love this post! Those fox photos are adorable! I've had a fascination with trumpeter swans since I was in college. They are gorgeous and they mate for life. Pretty cool. My hubs and I celebrate 20 years in October. I kinda like him a lot. Congrats and Happy Anniversary to y'all!

www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said...

You just had our dream vacation. I MUST SHOW THIS POST TO MR. ROMANCE. I love your writing style. THE PHOTOS ARE BEAUTIFUL. Have you ever considered writing a non-quilty book? HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.

Jo said...

Stunning photos! Happy anniversary to you both xx

Susie Q said...

Not sure why this post showed up today but I am sure glad it did. The animals seem to pop on the snow background. So many different beasts ..... and I have never thought of Bison in a hot spring!!! Thanks for sharing.