Montana Memories

Good Lord, I've been delinquent on blogging these days. I started working full time in September and it shows! I'll try to catch us up on the big events of the last several months, starting with our great trip to Montana to visit Erika, Disa and Gunnar in late August. The kids got along fabulously and the parents had some great evenings outdoors with good food and wine. Almost immediately, Disa and Gunnar honored Estelle by inducting her into their "Trampolining in the Buff" club. I have photos but it's probably best not to post those.

We took a beautiful day trip to Flathead Lake, rented a boat and played in the icy glacial lake water. Can you believe this view?



Estelle and Disa had no fear of tubing, but Gunnar mostly wanted to drive the boat.





The kids played, watched movies, went to the park. VeVe was a trooper and loved all the attention from the big kids.



We rounded out the trip with a great hike up to the "M" - here's Disa and Estelle climbing to the top. This made my stomach do flip-flops but these girls were as agile as mountain goats!



Mostly, I loved this trip because I got the best of both worlds -- great family time and time spent with my dear friend. We can't wait to go back (or for them to make the trip to us) next time!

Birthday Bonanza

Estelle had about 3 birthday celebrations this year -- lucky girl! Her first was on her birthday...she took popsicles to Ms. AJ's.


Then, she got to go to the salon and get her nails painted with mom. She picked blue and pink sparkles.

Then, we had a fabulous trip to Montana to visit Erika, Disa and Gunnar (more on that later). We had so much fun, and Erika made the cutest birthday cake ever -- It looked like a giant cupcake!



Finally, we had a little party out at the lake...and mom forgot the camera, so no photos there, but it was still fun to have Anni and Leah help celebrate!

Busy July

This summer has been full of days out at the lake and time with family. In early July, we hit the family day at Centennial Lakes and Estelle got her face painted -- she asked for hearts and stars.


VeVe hung out with grandma.


We had a great visit mid-month with Frank, JC and Griffin making a trip here. Estelle was in heaven with two babies to entertain.



Sisters at the lake...





We wrapped up the month with a trip to the Farmers Market with Aunt Chris and Kelly, while dad and Uncle Kenny golfed. Estelle spent most of her money tipping the musicians.



Life is good!