A Change in the Weather

If you've been watching my Instagram feed, then you'll know we've had some interesting weather over the past week. There's been everything from snow to sun to thunderstorms- all in September! Believe me, these thunderstorms are nothing like what we see in Seattle. These are dump-a-swimming-pool-on-your-head-sky-crashing-down thunderstorms. Fortunately, we are okay with storms. It's been fun watching the flashing clouds cross the valley and estimating how long it will take for them to get to us. I'm sure if they were any worse we'd feel differently though.

Saturday was the last farmers market of the year in Jackson Hole, so we definitely couldn't miss the opportunity to check it out! As it so happens, that day also ended up being the morning after the first snow in the Tetons. Did that stop us? Nope! We braved the pass anyway. It actually wasn't too bad, which we were thankful for considering the road has a ten percent grade! Once we were over the pass it was all sun and smiles.

This is a shot of the famous antler arches with the market going on around them. Tourists are still visiting even though "tourist season" is just about over. Soon ski season will start.

Here are some of the items we picked up at the market. I especially liked talking to the family who owned the raw milk dairy and the Cub Scouts selling coffee instead of popcorn to raise money.

We were finished at the market around 1pm and headed over to "Pinky G's" for pizza. The slices were humongous! Pinky G's was featured on "Diners, Drive Ins and Dives" with Guy Fieri and they have a pizza board with his face hanging on the wall. It's a fun little place and the pizza is delicious. Just the right amount of gooey cheese and perfectly seasoned sauce.

Before we left, we made a point to visit the Jackson Hole History Museums. In one, we learned about Native American art and life here. In the other, we learned about the pioneers. Both museums were interesting but I was especially captivated by the native art. At the museum with the pioneer exhibit, my daughter found a calligraphy set where she could mix her own ink and write with a feather. She's been practicing all week, which is fun for this history nerd to watch.

The beads on these are itty-bitty!

Other than our visit to Jackson Hole, this week has been pretty quiet. We've been keeping our eyes out for things we've never seen before, which usually means food. ;-) We tried Red Button Vintage Ice Cream, Grand Teton Brewing Company Root Beer (made just down the road), O.S.M. Waffles from the Bunnery in Jackson Hole, and we visited an old fashioned soda fountain where we ordered an "IronPort Float." All were really good! The kids were a little less enthusiastic about the waffles because of the texture from the oats, sunflower seeds, and millet. I liked them, though- especially with our Alaskan birch syrup.

We also found the library and now have our temporary cards and some new books. Hooray! 

My husband has been traveling almost since we arrived and returns tomorrow. It will be good to have him "home" again. Once he's settled we can all start to experience Idaho/Wyoming together. Being together makes everything more fun.

Wishing you all a great week! Be sure to steer clear of storms!

- Jen