Charlotte Trip

We were able to go down to Charlotte over Labor Day weekend and spend it with Tim's cousins John and Sonneri.  It was a great weekend and we are so glad we got to finally go.  We watched some football, swam, had an amazing smoked pork butt compliments of John Fahy, visited, ate more yummy food, and went to a fun kids' museum.  The guys were able to relax from their busy jobs and Sonneri and I just talked and talked.  Thanks guys for a wonderful weekend!!

 Jonah having a blast at the water feature!  He could have stayed here all day.  That little guy loves water!!

                            

Watch out Aunt Sonneri he might get you!  Having fun on the drums.

 Petting the sting ray.  And then he got kind of scared. Thankfully Dad was close by!

 Looking at the jellyfish!

And thats the whole gang, minus the picture taker!!

Take me out to the Ball Game!

We were excited that we were finally able to make it to a Durham Bulls baseball game.  The games are so much fun and the food is delicious.  Going to a game with a two year old is not the easiest and most relaxing time, but it was still fun to enjoy our time together.  We ended up moving closer to the Mosley crew because there were some empty seats near them so it was nice to share the game with them. Jonah, Hannah, and Amelia played with cars and trains the whole time, while we all watched and took in the game.

 A game is not complete without your car to drive!  This was a life saver because it somewhat kept Jonah from going up and down the stairs more than he already was!!

 This is the only one we got of Jonah smiling and the camera was on the wrong setting.  Oh well it turned out a little light.

 There he is enjoying the snow cone all to himself.  He soon grew tired of it and then Hannah and Amelia got a little taste.

It was a full house.  This was one of the last games of the seasons so everyone made it out.  And then the Bulls went on to win the Governor's Cup and are still playing.  Way to go Bulls!

The last of the pictures.  We left after this little beauty was taken.  I think Jonah had enough and was ready to hit the hay!

Woodbine Hike

Tim and I were able to get away just the two of us for a great hike at Woodbine.  His parents cabin is so close to lots of trail heads so it was a quick drive and we were there in a jiffy enjoying the afternoon just the two of us.  Here are a few pictures of the waterfall and the beauty of Montana in it's prime.

I think this is the last of the Montana pictures.  Just a few months after the visit but hey I got everything documented that I wanted!  We enjoyed some the best things about the mountain house.  We ate at the Grizzly Bar Cafe where there is always friendly staff and delicious homemade food.  We also got to enjoy the Dew Drop Inn which is the cutest ice cream stop with the yummiest flavors to choose from.   I think we got some good pictures of Jonah enjoying his ice cream cone on our phones so I will have to find those pictures.  Thanks Papa and Mimi for a wonderful time together!

The hike and beautiful waterfall.

We made it to the top in record time.  I asked some guy along the way if he could take some pictures of us.  He accepted the task and then proceeded to back up and almost fell into the water.  As we walked away we realized he was drunk, my bad!  Most were blurry, but he got a few good ones!

 Tim was trying the fast speed on the camera and these pictures turned out pretty well. They are a little light, but he wanted to get the water rushing down and I think did a good job trying to capture it.

Huckleberry Picking

We timed our visit for Montana just right for bountiful Huckleberry picking.  And to make it even better the bushes were in the front yard so we just headed out one afternoon with buckets in hand and picked to hearts content.  Picking any sort of berry on a bush is fun.  You look around and see berries everywhere and don't know where to start, then once you start picking you say after a bucket full you will be done, but are lured in because well there are just a few more ripe ones to pick.  Then before you know it you have 5 bucket loads and are deep into the tightest spot reaching for that last berry that is so close but not close enough.  So you pull the limb down and pull all the berries off you can and then there is just that last one.  Anyone know what I am talking about?  Anyway picking berries is addicting and so much fun.  Joe was totally into and won the award for the most berries picked, Tim lost interest real fast, I was too busy taking pictures, and Chris was running around chasing Jonah so he did not dump or smash all the berries.  It was quit the site and so much fun!

 Just one more picture on the river.  Take it in, now you all have to come visit.  We will keep you busy!

 Our little helper!  He did pick a few berries but then grew tired of that quickly.

So plump, purple, and ripe!!

Take 1

 Take 2

Take 3 we got it!

Sweet Summer Skies

There was lots of fishing, lots of dozing, some huckleberry picking, rocking, playing, and plenty of time to enjoy the Montana skies.  It was so peaceful at the cabin yet there were plenty of things to keep us busy.  It is easy to be busy now that Jonah is down one good solid nap a day.  While we were at my parents he was going nonstop from sunup to sundown and was back to 2 naps a day.  Yes, my two year old was napping at 9:30 and then again at 3.  But he was busy chasing rabbits, riding on the tractor with Papa, walking to the barn and back, playing the kitties, and much more so it was wearing him out! But now that we have been home and into a great routine I am able to have him stay up until about 12:30.  That is huge progress since before it was a battle to just keep him awake until 11.  But it is great because he goes down at 12:30 and sleeps 3 hours!!  I can get so much done and love the quiet time!

Anyway we had a great time at the cabin and are looking forward to spending a lot more time there in the years to come.  It will be very accessible and used a lot come next year!!

 A day on the beautiful Stillwater River!

 Tim was enjoying catching the trouts and brown's but wanted to let them go.  He is a believer is giving back and keeping what you have beautiful.  He said he wants to able to catch fish on this river at any given time!

And while the guys fished, this little guy was pretty busy with his birthday gifts.  A train track and some trains kept him busy for hours!

Since it is summer time I am obsesed with iced coffee.  I have my glass first thing in the morning and then end up wanting one by midafternoon as well.  I just can't get enough of it.  So Jonah wanted to try some of Momma's coffee.

 Look at those cute little lips!

Another great gift from Papa and Mimi, a car garage that Jonah was really having fun with.  We left it at the cabin so when we move back he has some toys to play with.

 Just relaxing with Papa in the swing.  Papa had enough fishing and Jonah wanted to be close to see Daddy so they had a little time on the swing together.  This is rare to see Jonah sit but it was so sweet he crawled right up into Papa's lap and they just hung out together.

Telling Papa a story!