Preschool started

We decided to keep Gavin in preschool another year so that he can be better prepared for kindergarten next year. Here he is on his first day. He was very excited and even picked out the flashy shoes at the store for his big day. He is enrolled in St. Mary's and I am grateful for what a private education can do for him but it is a little different being a catholic school. His teacher was trying to teach him how to pray. Aaron and I had to laugh a little at that. :) But overall it seems to be an excellent school. He goes all day on mondays and tuesdays! It allows me a little time to run to Bozeman for things. Happy School Bubba!

Happy Labor Day

Aaron did a much better job at capturing this picture. I gave it a try but the boys were so tired and Gavin was crying by the end of the day and they didn't want to take anymore. :)

LABOR DAY DRIVE THROUGH THE GALLATIN

We started off the day heading down the Gallatin Canyon and stopping at a campground to look for our first treasure. This was my first experience of geocaching. I found a peaceful spot to sit on this rock while my boys hiked up the hill to find whatever treasure was awaiting them. (I would have joined but still nursing this knee from surgery). As I watched them come back down they were full of smiles as they found the treasure and inside were some plastic kids toys and Gavin had a plastic puppet monster on his finger and a handful of snail shells. That is gold to a five year old! We found another treasure using our GPS in Bozeman under a bridge on a bike path. This was a fun find because it contained a "travel bug". This is a cache that has been travelling in many places and we can find out where by going online. The boys are excited to plant this in a new place! We will keep you posted.

A Little Town called ENNIS

Thoughts of Grandpa Web

Today as we pulled into the beautiful landscape of Hebgen Lake and the Madison River valley my thoughts were turned to Grandpa who loved this place more then anywhere else. There were many stories told about this place and his love for the river and for the many birds that live in this part of the country. We just lost Grandpa and he will be dearly missed by all of us. I can only imagine the great adventure he is on now, as he liked to call it, and all that he is seeing. You will always be with us and each time I pass this part of Montana I will think of you.

So grown up

Zach has hit that age where its not cool to have pictures taken and since mom is never far from her camera, he had tried to figure out ways to stop it from happening. I love these pictures because they capture Zach in his true form. I love this kid.

FEARLESS AND FREE

Gavin did not care for one minute how cold the water was. He was determined to get his suit on and go for a swim. He was the first one to launch off the log and cannon ball into the water. His proud mom cheered him on with camera in hand. You can see how cold the water was.. look at that face! It didn't stop him from going again and again and when we got back home he asked when we can go again. GO GAVIN!