August 2017: Montana/Glacier National Park Vacation

I can't even begin to describe my love for Montana. This summer was my second trip, and it was nothing short of fabulous. B's parent's flew in from NC & all met up with the majority of the Montana crew (aunts, uncles & cousins). His mom is originally from Great Falls. We started our trip with a stay in Glacier National Park. Side note: I have THE best aunt/uncle "in laws." They spoil us rotten with AMAZING food, the best hosting, & laughs for days. We love you Jill, Kari, Bob, & Randy!!

I have heard a lot of people say, "Montana? Why are you taking a vacation to Montana?" Ummmm, have you been there?! This was my first time in Glacier, and it was the most amazing experience. As I have gotten older, I have come to really admire & be in total awe of what awesomeness we have right here in our own "backyard." Sure, you can travel to Europe or white sandy beaches, but nothing compares to seeing huge mountains rise up out of nowhere, see wildlife that you wouldn't normally see, and experience people/ways of life right here in our very own US of A. Get out there, y'all!! It's amazing & I can't preach it enough. You can't find a love for something you've never experienced for yourself. I'll step off my national park soap box now. HEHE! I'll let the pictures do the talking.

Entering East Glacier.

Lake Mary (east side of Glacier)

I loved this field of flowers. They matched my shirt perfectly.

'Indian Paintbrush'

Can you spot the billy goats?

This guy was too cute. He was totally posing.

Mountain goats!!

I am dying to go back. A week after, on the same trail where most of these pictures were taken, "The Highline Trail," a guy ran right into a grizzly in the narrowest part of the trail. He had to jump down about 5-6ft down off the side and hide. It was INSANE. The grizzlies were pretty rampant so some trails were closed due to bear activity. We did not see any (much to my dismay -- I REALLY wanted to get one on camera from a safe distance), but we were armed with our bear spray. 

Have you been to Glacier? What trails have you done? You really need a week in the park to really get your fill and get some miles on those hiking shoes. 

Happy Summer!

Happy first day of summer, lovelies!! It couldn't fall on a more perfect day than Hump Day right?? I am very excited about the summer. We have another lake trip planned and at the beginning of August I am taking the Beau to the PGA Championship. Yes! I bought tickets for the first round of play. I think that deserves the good girlfriend award right? 

It will be at The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island. If any of you have been to Charleston or are from there, then you know Kiawah is just GORGEOUS and is prime for summer vacationing. This is the Beau's 3 year anniversary gift from me (a little early). He LOVES Rickie Fowler, and I love Bubba Watson. This will be our first BIG golf tournament.

The Ocean Course @ Kiawah Island

Bubba Watson 

Rickie Fowler

This post was really to wish you all 

Happy 1st Day of Summer 

and not to talk about golf. 

I will leave you with some fun summery pictures.

xoxo,

Haley

Am I behind the times?

Hello readers! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend thus far. Brian and I headed to the BMW Charity Pro-AM this morning and watched a little bit of golf with our endless beverages. TOO FUN! Although, I came home with some bad tan lines. Oops! I NEED color, y'all.

So this past week on Twitter, a girl I follow posted the following:

"Only 2 more weeks until Memorial Day and then you can wear white and I won't judge you."

UM WHAT?! Since when do you have to wait until MEMORIAL DAY to wear white (i.e. pants, skirts, dresses, jeans, shoes, etc)?? Y'all, as long as I have been alive on this Earth, the first day you could wear white was Easter Sunday. Am I wrong?! Have I missed something?

I tweeted back to the girl saying, "What happened to wearing white on Easter Sunday?" I got no response. Hmph. Have y'all heard of this? I have not. I saw it a second time too this week, and it has left me scratching my head.

I don't care. By my rules, you can start wearing white on Easter Sunday. And you can bet your bottom dollar that I have been wearing my white since then. Y'all give me some feedback.

XOXO,
Haley