A River Runs Through It

I was really frustrated because I couldn't connect again and then Montana pointed out I was connecting to the wrong hotel. Yeah, I didn't feel stupid. OH sure...now he admits he did the same thing.

I almost used "Bachelor Party" as my neighbors last night were wild and crazy and for half the night I thought they were actually in my room with me. I figured out in the morning it was a group of about 20 guys. They were just as obnoxious in the morning.

Out of Missoula...to Bozeman to meet my mom and Catherine for lunch. Halfway there (you'll love this Michelle) I see signs to Butte and Helena. No Bozeman. Montana was sleeping so I couldn't get to my map to double check it and I was 99% sure it was a straight shot on I-90 but come ON! How could I possibly get lost doing this?? This I didn't even think I would need a map for. But the miles continue and there are still no signs to Bozeman. Helena however, is getting closer and closer. I would love to visit Helena as I have a dear friend there (how's it goin' Michelle?) but today I have a lunch date. So I call Sean and admit with embarrassment I may not be on the right highway. It's possible I have gotten lost driving from Helena to Bozeman. He reassured me I was in fact on the right road and would be there soon. Just don't go to Helena. No problem.

Montana periodically breaks into song. It doesn't matter what it is. Those of you who know him well, know it takes as little as him saying, "whatever". It becomes, "whatever, whatever, whatever, whaaaatevvvveeerrrrr". This is also true for, "brush my teeth, brush my teeth bruuuuush myyyyy teeeeth!". He's been doing that all day.

When I put gas in this morning I got distracted just as I was putting the pump back... yep, forgot the gas cap and door. That never happens with me because it's one of the things I'm paranoid about. I can't remember the last time I did it. Pulled into a McDonalds about a block away and some guy gets out of his car in the drive through, comes up behind me and says in my window, "your gas cap is off and the door is open." Not friendly like. Montana and I translated that as, "how stupid are you?". I decided I didn't like him. He said he'd put it back on for me. Thanks. I think.

Said goodbye at lunch and headed to Harry Potter!!!! Totally awesome. I loved it. It was so good I can't wait to go again. Yes, I have minor issues with it not matching the book but mostly I just like it.

I have no photographs of the afternoons drive because I had a goal of getting to the hotel quickly. So I didn't stop and take photos but I have to tell you the road from Bozeman, MT to West Yellowstone, MT is literally right out of a movie. It was truly a beautiful sight to see and a privilege to travel on for the afternoon.

We are staying at this darling little hotel called the Moose Inn in West Yellowstone. It is so pickin' cute I can't tell you. When we pulled up Montana cocked his head and said, "I'm not so sure about this". I told him he had to wait to see it before he decided he didn't like it. I was sure it would be good. The Holiday Inn it is not. But I would take it any day over the Holiday Inn. Absolutely charming with all the amenities of a full hotel.

I am anxious to head out in the morning as we have an "in" with the lady here at the motel and she gave us a great drive home. It should be pretty fabulous and I will absolutely post photos tomorrow when we arrive home finally.