Shenanigans

Griffin, Jasper, Kolby & Scarlett

Outside of Boise, ID

August, 2014

I think Scarlett's face is the best thing about this picture. Sometimes people and animals turn into cartoons for a little while, and not always because you're on drugs.

I wish I took more pictures on this day, but what's the point in that?

I selected this picture for today with the very scientific closed eyes point and click method. I don't have a lot of time so attempting to get over the thinking too much thing and just use the time I have goddammitt!

This is a pretty characteristic Griffin and Jasper moment. The truth is this was a heavy feeling day. I was definitely ready to have as un-fun of a time as I could manage while doing fun things with people I love.

I am not the only one who uses silliness to deal. 

It took. So. Long. To actually leave to go swimming. But we made good use of the last of the day's light and caught a pretty great sunset. 

Have you ever ridden in a fully occupied '89 Toyota 4Runner without a camper back on a windy summer day through the mountains? Did I mention the 4Runner is painted camoflauge and I was wearing sunglasses?

It's a distinct feeling.

Dairy Queen cheese curds are horrible, but surprising me with them was a sweet gesture on Griffin's part. Things did not feel very sweet between us at this time.

I really appreciated Jasper being a friend to me when I was in Idaho that week. 

Sometimes you just need to feel seen. To have somebody else know things, know someone, and love them, and understand.  

Kolby's been very much on my mind and heart lately. How can you bear it? What can I do?? Sometimes life is shockingly unfair.  Where to file tragedy.....

These are good people with big hearts and easy smiles and lots of sadness.