Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Vacation in Big Sky Country

We love Montana! Our trip over the 4th of July was awesome. We were able to spend time at Glacier Park with Stu's family and at Flathead Lake with mine. The boys had a blast with their cousins, and they also loved jet skiing, boating, and playing at the lake. Here are some photos...

Stu's dad, Jim, with Stu and the boys at a waterfall near our Glacier condo.


Bryce & Drew with cousins Thomas & Jillian on the Trail in the Cedars at Glacier Park.


Bryce, Drew & Thomas in another tree.


The cousins toast marshmallows on the deck with Uncle Rich & I.


Playing with cousin Elsa & Aunt Betsy when we got to the lake.


Stu & Drew on the deck at the lake. We love that view!


Bryce, Drew, Aunt Dede, and Stu at the 4th of July parade in Polson. It was literally a "one horse parade"! Bryce managed to collect plenty of candy, though!


Uncle Cameron hams it up with Drew and the ever-present life jacket.


Auntie Britt & Drew. Aren't they cute???


Uncle Kennet & his baby girl. Elsa was such a sweetie! She is the happiest baby I've ever seen.


Drew lounges by the lake.


My family got together to remember my grandparents on their former ranch near Frenchtown. The ranch is really beautiful, with a view of the Nine Mile Valley. It was easy to see why my grandparents loved it so much.


Stu & Drew on the Missoula Carousel.


Bryce loves the carousel!


On the flight home, Bryce was invited up to the cockpit for a tour and a photo. He even got to wear the captain's hat! After that, he was assigned the duties of "Jr. Captain." He had to keep an eye out the window for airplanes headed our way. He loved it!

All in all, a great trip. We are always so happy to spend time in such a beautiful place. It was wonderful to reconnect with so many family members and friends. We also got the news that we have a new little Bobcat in the family...my cousin Brett and his wife Carlen welcomed Maren Mae on the 4th of July. We can't wait for our next trip to MT so that we can meet this little firecracker! :)

We hope everyone had a great 4th!