tree hunting

We started off this years tree hunt my making approximately  1 million salt dough ornaments, which the boy carefully hand painted.

Then off to the woods we went, hunting for the ultimate tree.

We found a tree that fit our extremely high standards, and from there Darth took over to get it home.

And the dad hauled the boy home.

but took advantage of the big hill on the way and hopped on for a ride himself...

We got the tree home, and the boy loaded it full of his beautiful decorations...

And has happily been sitting and watching the train ever since.

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....

Little Engine That (never runs out of energy)

 Around and around it goes.

Total concentration to keep it from derailing.

Getting a little tired, but still totally focused.

But still plenty of energy to give us a pretty pose and a great big CHEEEESE!!

Round and Round

"CHOO CHOO!" he says.

He loves to watch it go 'round.

And 'round.

And 'round.

And 'round.

Until "choo choo" has to go to bed.

Montana

I've lived on top of the mountain in Wyoming for 4 years now, but every time we go to Montana, it still feels like home.

And who would have thought this rambunctious girl would one day turn into such a good friend for all the kiddos?

We went to Missoula to see GG and Papa G. We played in the park-

The swings didn't seem so bad at first...

Maybe the slide will be better?

Not really.

Papa G's trains! He has put so much work in to this awesome display-A real artist.

Someday I want to do this.

The kids all watched the train and couldn't seem to get enough of it.

We love going to Montana.

Stay tuned for the adventures of Lucy.