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Thanks to Tom and Julia for unknowingly letting us borrow their blog title, but it couldn’t be a better fit for how we’ve spent the last few months. Since we returned home in July, just in time for summer to begin, are weekends were quickly filled with camping trips, weddings, rafting trips, and adventures in our own backyard. Here are some of the highlights:

Targhee Fest

The annual Targhee Fest for three days of music. Michael Franti puts on a great show every year.

Weekend in Sun Valley

A last minute biking trip to Sun Valley with Brad, Gretchen, Barry, and Martha turned into somewhat of an adventure when Shadow decided to eat a pile of poisonous mushrooms he found by our campsite.

Camping with Jean in Red Lodge and Yellowstone

We drove over Beartooth Pass, into Red Lodge, and back to Island Park for a fun weekend getaway with Jean, Allie, and Shadow.

BJ, Brandon, and Greg Climbing near Mount Borah

The brothers had a chance to catch up on life at 1am as they began their ascent of Mount Borah.

Tom & Julia’s Wedding in Stowe, Vermont

A fun wedding weekend in Stowe turned into a week of catching up with Aunt Kate in Washington D.C., Tara & Will in Williamstown, MA, and Michele & Mirek in Manchester, NH.

Ethan’s Bachelor Party in Cataract Canyon

A multi day trip down the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon to celebrate Ethan’s bachelor party.

Ethan & Colleen’s Wedding in Jackson

Close to home with tons of friends.

Tim & Mary Lynn’s Wedding at Chico Hot Springs

Elvis was there … actually two of them and a dog!

Canoeing Oxbow Bend with Shannon & Jimmy

A cold morning with threatening clouds turned into a beautiful day on the Snake River.

Scott & Leslie’s Wedding in Bozeman

Amazing food and a great party!

Rafting the Main Fork of the Salmon River

We joined Ryan Burke and his former roommates (and our new friends) Sarah, Kristi, Sara Jane, and Kip for 8 days on the Main Fork of the Salmon River. 7 humans and 4 dogs made for quite an adventure.