"The earth is the LORD’S, and all it contains, 

The world, and those who dwell in it." 

One of my favorite things to do in Wyoming is take an afternoon walk. Once breakfast is served, cookies are baked, dessert is ready to serve, and the kitchen is in order, there are a few precious moments to step out into the wonder of the wilderness for some fresh air before dinner. It is in these moments that I discover the never-ending wonder of clouds as they alternately hide and frame the mountains, I embrace the playful wind as it caresses my face and hands and roars powerfully in the pine trees above my head, I smile as the aspens leaf out in a fresh, springy shade of green, and I delight in the goodness of a God who created both the majestic grandeur and the lovely wild flowers fighting for life in the dessert terrain. 

Yesterday morning, I read Psalm 24. These verses ran through my head all day:

"Who is the King of glory? 

The LORD strong and mighty, 

The LORD mighty in battle. 

Lift up your heads, O gates, 

And lift them up, O ancient doors, 

That the King of glory may come in! 

Who is this King of glory? 

The LORD of hosts, 

He is the King of glory." 

Sunrise at the Snake River

Especially beautiful clouds one day. I love living in a place that looks like a puzzle! 

Inside the horse pasture

The farrier at work. 

 Jackson Hole held their Wild West Days last weekend, so Turpin Meadow Ranch staff enjoyed a day on the town. Hatchet throwing, shootouts, group picture taken by a drunk guy passing by... it was a great day. :) And no, there is not a picture, but I did manage to hit the target with a hatchet! 

Looking out the window during Sunday morning's breakfast, I saw a moose walking towards the lodge! 

Following church, we had a few hours to kill before picking up a new staff member. Is there a better way to spend a few hours in Wyoming than taking pictures? 

Good morning, Wyoming. Did I wake up in heaven? Throwing off the covers in anticipation of a day filled with excitement, new adventures, and breathtaking beauty, I can only wonder, is it real? 

The staff ventured out into the snow for our first foray into the Wyoming wilderness. Trails are sometimes hard to find when they're covered in snow, but bear and moose tracks are easy to spot. Snowshoes are both harder and easier than I guessed. Great trek with a great group of people.