Adam & Tyana are very outdoorsy people, so where they live suits them well. We took a day trip to Glacier National Park, and it was gorgeous.
These pictures were snapped with a high-tech, green Fuji disposable camera. I know. Sorry.
They had had an avalanche on the mountain, so we had to stop a few times for road repairs. The kids enjoyed a little break & munched on gourmet brownies.
The ice was melting, so we were on the lookout for waterfalls. One in particular {where we got drenched, thanks to my brother rolling down all the windows} is called the "Weeping Wall." It is a breathtaking, terrifying drive up through the park.
Courtney's wish for the day was to see a deer. Here you go!
Just when you think you can't get any higher, there is a walking trail that takes you up further! I was recovering from bronchitis, and the altitude made it so hard to breathe. I kept going, hoping that my brother, the doctor, wouldn't leave me to die if I collapsed:)
Yes, this is my brother. He is in his element. Life is good!
Who would have thought you could have a snowball fight in July? The kids were in HEA-VEN being able to play in the snow. This is only Courtney's 3rd time {that she remembers}.
Adam is the BIGGEST tease, and his daughter Katie takes after him. Katie was dishing it out as much as he was.
Up the hiking trail. Pictures just don't do it justice. {Even with the high quality camera that I had:} Courtney, Katie, Adam, Michael & Alexander
"We all have the means to bestow on others the most lavish gifts; love, joy, peace, hope, kindness, acceptance, encouragement, laughter, forgiveness, time." Eden Eliot
Friday, July 17, 2009
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
MY CAMERA BROKE!!!
Mayday, mayday, we had an emergency. My poor camera has been dropped one too many times. The balance of the vacation I took pictures with a disposable camera, or borrowed one from a family member, with promises that they'd send me photos. The rest of my posts will have to be filled in as pictures trickle in. :(
Water Slide
The boys went fishin', so the girls were left to have a boring time @ home. Well, that was the plan, anyway.
Courtney & Katelyn had such fun! They took buckets of water & dumped them on the slide for each other. Cousins are the best!
Miss Katie is darling & SO funny! She warmed up to us & it was great to see her cute personality.
Splash!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Montana, Montana
My older brother, Adam, {now Dr. Smith} & his family moved to Montana a few years ago. {I know the state song because one of my college roommates used to sing it when we'd walk to class together}.
The kids and I drove {another 7 hours} up to visit him. He really does live in a beautiful area. This is the amazing view from their front porch.
My brother and his wife, Tyana, love to entertain. They built this cozy little area for visiting & making s'mores.
Their lush garden {so many raspberries!}
Friday, July 10, 2009
Happy Family
Their kiddos are so great & growing up way too fast! They're enjoying life in California.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Gardening=Weeding
My cousin Jaclyn lives on this beautiful piece of land up in Idaho. With all the rain they've had, her garden got a little overgrown with weeds.
My Grandparents & I went out to help her {she's 7 months prego}. I envisioned this cute little box garden, but boy was I mistaken. I refer to this day as "Day of the Sunburn." I live in Arizona, and my worst sunburn of the year happens in Idaho. Go figure.
My darling Grandma, the beauty queen, with her huge bouquet of weeds.
The kids ran WILD all over. Their favorite place to play was this old empty potato cellar. It creeped me out, but they loved it. Courtney, Lizabeth & Xander
Monday, July 6, 2009
The Canton
One of our all time favorite places to eat.
My kids LOVE Chinese food, and they LOVE their Grandma Kathie!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Roos Family Photo Shoot
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Family+Food+Fireworks+Fun=Fourth of July!
Friday, July 3, 2009
3 x 2
Our little nieces, Maddy & Caty, turned three this visit. I envisioned a magnificent photo shoot with them on their birthday. {They remember me, "Mad-o-lee," from their visit a few weeks ago...I bribe them with fruit snacks}
Ok, so it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. At least they are smiling:) Melisa, their Mom, was devastated that they gave each other haircuts. Twice. Two times the fun!
Not sure which twin this is... we'll say its Maddy.
Melisa has gorgeous roses that line the walkway in front of her house.
"Smell this pretty leaf, Bama."
Tyler & his little sis, Kamryn. They belong to Josh, Darren's little brother.
Awww... Jamie with her baby girl. She belongs to Josh, too. Jamie & Josh just bought a lovely home & were kind enough to let us stay with them for part of our visit.
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