Journal | The Montana Ranch Adventure | From the Plains to the Peaks!

Although several years have past since my rodeo days this family will always touch hearts around the nation, especially in the rodeo world. They have been through so much and stood together helping each other through. I’m very proud to say that I had the opportunity to grow up in the world of rodeo with both Rehme Sutton and her brother Billy Sutton and that they are from our great home state of South Dakota. These two siblings are the definition of South Dakota people: They never give up on their dreams, work & play hard, and love unconditionally.

I would explain more about these two and their family but really all you need to do is listen to “Billie’s Song” and watch the video.

Rehme is working on touring her first album, so please check her out.

We wish both of them the best and know that they will always succeed in everything they do. Let both of these talented individuals be an inspiration to us all.

It’s the Olympics!

I wish I could say I was able to watch the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, however, it has been too crazy at the Ranch to worry about TV much. This cold has kept us hopping and HOT. Yes HOT, our wood/coal stove has been keeping the living room/kitchen at about 90 degrees, however, the back of the house (our bedroom – the kids are in between) has been running at about 62-65 degrees. Thank goodness we ran over to the bunkhouse and got the beautiful Montana Wool Blanket we received for a gift to stay warm.

Ah I digress…back to the Olympics!

I’m so excited. Tonight is snowboarding and some more skiing but what I am really waiting for is the ski jumping! This is happening on Saturday Night and I absolutely think it is magical how these athletes are able to fly through the air while skiing.

After living in Montana in the hub of the skiing mecca — well, that’s how we think of it 😉 — The Rancher and I have decided that we will need to hone our skiing skills. Between the two of us I think we have been to the slopes a total of a dozen times in our lives. Surprisingly for myself because I grew up 30 minutes from Deadwood, SD home of two of the largest ski slopes in South Dakota.

Have you ever seen the young kids skiing? Like 2 and 3 year olds? I think we will try and find some skis for the kids and get them started on the Slopes of our place before we head up to Red Lodge, or Big Sky. Who knows, I might have the next Olympian on my hands! Maybe a curling champion and a speed skater?!

What’s your favorite Winter Olympics Event?!