8 Months and a Happy Thanksgiving

Over Thanksgiving, this baby girl had her 8 month birthday. She's just so darn cute. (Mom, I may or may not have stole a couple of pictures from you. Meaning, I stole these two pictures. Thanks.)

She is also the same size as her just over 2 month old cousin. She weighed in at 14 lbs 7 oz. Just 2 lbs heavier that little Luke(probably not anymore though). 25in tall. But there is TONS of happiness and so many smiles in that tiny little package.

We had a chance to hike Crown Butte after we ate WAY too much. 

It was so much fun! Rogan was pretty tired by the time we were done. OK, he was pretty tired before we got to the top. He said next time maybe he would not go with us. But he does like looking at the pictures.

What a view! I forgot what an awesome view it is from up there. What a gorgeous place.

Look! There is no sign of civilization to be seen. If you can ignore the wind it is such a peaceful place.

And the clouds! (hi Jibsons!)

I just can't get over what a pretty place this is.

a trip to big sky country

Not just big sky country, but griz country as well.

We spent our Saturday watching the griz dominate on the field. 

OK, I probably did more eating than watching, but look at our little cheerleaders!

(some of these pics belong to the mom)

What else did we do? Well, the cold weather and rain slowed down our outdoor adventures, but we were able to find enough sunshine to make it to the corn maize.

 

He is sooo cool.

This lady may or may not have kidnapped my children in the corn field.

"You'll look up and down streets. Look 'em over with care. About some you will say, "I don't choose to go there."

Name that book.

The new Gerber baby?

The boy says he wants to live in Montana.

We can't wait for our next visit. Lets hope for sunshine!

Fort Missoula

Last week Rogan very happily (and very quickly) darted from one piece of machinery to another, loving every minute spent at Fort Missoula.

Since the boy couldn't stand still long enough for a picture, Papa had to put him in a tree.

 

While the Dad is away learning firearm safety, we are teaching his son things like this.....

What a fun day!

Grandpa's Trains

 Yesterday we went to Missoula to see Grandma and Grandpa.

We had so much fun, and Rogan had a chance to play with his Great Grandpa's trains.

The detail and amount of time Grandpa puts into his trains amazes me.

It also amazes Rogan.

So many trains to choose from....

more Missoula fun to come....

a walk through montana