Home sweet home

After a great fourth of July in Big Piney, I had an amazing farewell at the Refuge last week. All of the staff gathered to wish me well, and they honored me with a nice plaque, card signed by all, and a carved owl. They didn't know the story - after Emerson died, a great horned owl came to visit us when the family was here. It was so touching, and kinda sad to leave.

I got home Wed night, while Todd was in the Centennials camping and doing a talk for a group. We had a quiet Thursday evening, and then headed to the Madison Valley on Friday. We enjoyed the night with our friends Annie and Bob Graham (not related) at their ranch. We woke to a beautiful day, and drove over to the Centennials to Red Rocks National Wildlife Refuge. We had a meeting there, surrounded by gorgeous views while trying not to get lifted away by a gazillion mosquitoes. Grady had had a very rough day (he has a condition where he has a very small breathing opening, which had swollen), so we wanted to get home rather quickly so he'd be able to relax in bed (almost the sole treatment when his throat swells shut).

So, now we're home for the week, camping this weekend with friends, and heading out again later next week. It's nice to not be living out of a suitcase for at least a few days.

Baby is moving, not on a regular basis. She's made some nice twists and turns and seems to be most active in late afternoon. I'm still paranoid about on which side I'm sleeping, and I don't know if that will ever go away. Ensuring this baby has oxygen at all times is my number one concern.