Yellowstone.

Yellowstone is Breathtaking.

Even in the heart of winter it is a sight that was picture perfect. The definition of a beautiful winter wonderland. Brady and I had such a great time. So FUN!  We were welcomed by a blizzard, dumping loads of snow.  Snow so high it covered the windows and doors up. Really "snowed in". It was so cozy watching the snow fall, and curling up by the fire in the lodge.  We walked around town yes, in the blizzard. Visited the few spots that were still open. This small town shuts down at 7 pm...So we hit the local market. It had been there since the 50's. Local Culture. They had a memorabilia wall. A ton of old pictures and the market's original canvas tags.

Next stop. A Native American jewelry store. The pieces they had were so interesting. And I am mad at myself for not taking any shots of the necklaces they had there. Agh! SO PRETTY! I fell in love with one it was turquoise on one side and a precious rusty color stone on the reverse side. Just chunky and big, loved the design of it. Brady asked to see it out of the case, we held it and it was so heavy.  And it also came with a heavy price tag too. $1200.00 to be exact. But it was fun to look anyway. Brady did buy me an interesting pendant. A big blueish stone with brown veins through it. It looks like branches. It was a fun surprise. Also, the cute little old man that was running the store had to be at least 80 years old. He was fun to talk to about the historic Indian artifacts they had there. Including antique children's moccasins that had actually been worn, a beaded leather overcoat that was $10,000, also an antique. It was something to see. The detail was a work of art. When he was ringing us up he went over to this gorgeous silver register. I of course asked the history of it.  It was from 1914. Hand crank, cash bell and all. In perfect working condition.

Sysco never disappoints in the food department.  We ate at some yummy local places. All superb!

Ready to go all suited up. Yes that is my super suit. Be jealous.

And off we were seeing such amazing country. Big beautiful bison, swishing the snow away with there big heads. We were incredibly close.

Tundra Swans. They were HUGE!

This was one of my favorite things. A Bombardier. It is a snow coach type ride from the 1940's and 50's. They are everywhere in the park for tours. They are so loud, like a muscle car. Very vintage. Very fun.

What did I say? Winter Wonderland. Perfect!

These are the hot springs and mud pots. It was so cold and they were so hot it was like walking in a cloud...We didn't get very many pictures of this incredible sight because our lens kept fogging up. Could not see a thing.

Good Old Faithful...

This was one of the highlights of our trip. As we were heading down the trail, there was a carcass in the river and just as we came around the corner we see this guy trotting up the trail. Really no more then 10 feet away. It was amazing!! A coyote, never seen one. They are so pretty.  He of course wanted lunch and was after the animal so we watched.  He sat down by the river, jumped in, swam across, and feasted.

Bald Eagle.

I think that this was the best part of our trip. We rode up to the top of  "Two Top" mountain. Seriously a tundra. NO exaggeration. It was a white out. Nothing but ice. It was one of the neatest things I have ever seen. They call these Ghost Trees. Reason, they are covered in so much snow and ice when it is a REAL blizzard they white out and blend in with the mountain. You cannot see them at all! They are frozen solid.

Yes. That is me at the top. FREEZING. But so fun!! I had to walk up the trail a bit while our guide drove the snowmobiles up the steep hill. I probably walked no more then 15-20 feet in snow over my knees, a very steep hill, white out conditions, over 8,000 feet up. I thought I was going to pass out. The air is so thin, it is the craziest feeling. I have a whole new respect for those who climb Everest. Wow.

We had such a blast. This place has such incredible beauty and wonder. While I was sitting in the snow enjoying and taking in everything I looked around and it was so peaceful. Just pure silence. Except for the creaking of the old tree's swaying back and forth in the wind. It was almost eery.  Everything about this trip was incredible. Loved it! Can't wait to go again....

Cowl.

One of my guilty pleasures in life is yes..Crocheting. 
I like doing it when I can find the time. Something about it is soothing to me, I wish I was better at it but practice makes perfect right?
This is my latest project. A Cowl.
I have seen dozens of these on Etsy, selling for up to $40. Mine is not as sinfully cute as those are but, Meh...it will do. Something to keep the neck warm and cozy.

In fact, the other night I had fallen asleep with it on. Nice and toasty.

I wish that I could accomplish something like this

Isn't it darling?!

Art Show.

LeConte Stewart Art.

"Painting is more than expressing the apperance of things; 

it is expressing the spirit of things."

~LeConte Stewart.

Brady and I took in an Art Show the other night. Breathtaking and Stunning.

I have a deep appreciation for Art. Love the texture, color, the feeling you get when you look at a work of perfection.  And it doesn't hurt that my brother is an artist so I know the extreme thought and hard work that goes into every piece.  These are amazing.  It makes you feel like you are right there.  Sitting on that hilltop, looking out into a field, or seeing a unique frame of an old home.

I also LOVE history.  

Seeing a painting that was finished in the 1900's is unbelievable to me.  Seeing it right there, right in front of my eyes.  Knowing that it is decades old, wondering where it has been what it has seen, it's own story. It enriches my soul.

This artist paints mostly landscapes, rural Utah to be exact.  He also has some pieces that were painted in the great Depression years. Train cars, run down buildings, gas stations,  storefronts, they are beautiful.  He called it, "The raw side of life."  Brilliant.

I read something interesting about him, he mentioned that if he saw something that struck him, he HAD to paint it.  It was like an obsession, something deep within him screamed until he could paint it on canvas. A true Artist. 

These pictures are a wonder! His sketches were also on display, so detailed.

It was a fun evening.

Downton Abbey.

I am in love.
This new drama series titled Downton Abbey is AMAZING.   

It is set in the early 1900's in the years leading up to WWI.  I am telling you the furniture and fashion is epic ladies!!  Agh...I just sit there and drool.  And one of my favorite actresses Maggie Smith plays a wonderful role. She is brilliant, I love her!  Of all people Brady got me hooked. Well both of us anyway. We blew through the first season and the second season starts in a few days.  We can't wait.If you have any appreciation to look at beautiful things, gorgeous outfits, and good drama this is worth your time.