Day 6: “Mom, I think I’m allergic to the sun!” This is becoming a common phrase from Ethan. We have experienced a lot of sun this past week, which apparently has caused Ethan some difficulty, but we do think he’s being a bit extreme when he says he’s allergic. We tell him to drink more […]
Day 5: When you have to go, you have to go. Eastern Montana offers plenty of wide open spaces and solitude. Unfortunately, this also includes few or no rest areas for bathroom breaks. So when a child says he needs to go, then you pull over and go. We’re getting use to the quick pull […]
Day 4: Ethan received his first Junior Park Ranger badge today. He didn’t know what to expect when we handed in his packet to the ranger. But upon receiving the badge, he proudly displays it on a shirt or jacket…whatever his outer garment is. We’re proud of our little guy. We packed up camp and […]
Day 3: The night was chilly and Autumn a bit restless, but our first of nine camping nights went well. I cooked up some delicious mountain pancakes before we headed to the Apgar Visitor Center. At the center we inquired about trail conditions and those appropriate for kids. Ethan picked up a pre-reader Junior Ranger […]
Day 2: A visit to Spokane wouldn’t be complete without a stop by the World’s Largest Radio Flyer Wagon Slide. On our way out of town we visited Riverfront Park where the kids enjoyed the slide and a spin on the carousel. This was Autumn’s first time on a carousel and, unfortunately, she cried a bit. That […]
Up at 6am (thanks Autumn!) and on the road by 9. Everyone pulled their weight to load the last few items before saying goodbye to Seattle. Ethan made sure to give a wave good-bye to the Space Needle as we drove on by. Our first leg of the trip is from Seattle to Spokane. Spokane […]
Yellowstone, Glacier, Teton, and more! Oh my!!! It’s the eve before our 2011 Summer Road Trip. Ethan and Autumn are sleeping not really knowing what to expect on vacation. Laura and I just spent the past few hours packing the car and tidying up the house. Lots of work has gone into this vacation. By […]
A quick 6am stop by Countryside Donut House (our favorite) and we were heading east to Yakima to visit our good friends Phil, Jessica, and Evan. We made good time arriving in Yakima around 9am. A quick bathroom break for everyone and off to Cowiche Canyon for a Father’s Day morning hike. Before we go […]
Ethan had a wonderful party today to celebrate his first year of preschool. Each child was recognized with a certificate, photo book, and reading book to celebrate their achievements. All the parents and teachers brought an abundance of delicous foods to share. As usual, the format was loose and the kids were able to be […]
Mid-year family update? Why? Unheard of! Blasphemy. I know, I know. Usually we do this around Christmas time, but honestly, the past few years we’ve just emailed a photo with a quick “Happy Holidays” or “Have a wonderful holiday season”. Then you wouldn’t hear from us until the next holidays. We thought we’d mix it […]