Montana

So last weekend we had the chance to visit some of Adam's family

in Montana. We had a wonderful time and were very glad that
Ellie got to meet some GREAT-Grandma's before we head out
to the East Coast for an undetermined amount of time.
Anyway, I need to thank Cathy for sharing her camera, as well
as her skills, so that we could all document the fun we had.
I forgot to download all the pictures from the last couple of days,

but I'll try to do so soon. They're in a weird order, but enjoy!

Posing with Grandma Cook. We had a wonderful time
with her, even though Ellie is sticking to her recent shy phase
and refused to let either great-grandma hold her the whole
trip... dang girl. She was friendly and playful, but kept her
distance. Hopefully she'll get over this phase soon.

And posing with Grandma Roggia. She and Aunt Linda
fed us VERY well in Butte. We loved spending the day
with them all!

We love our wild child.

Playing in Grandma Cook's yard in Hot Springs.

Ellie was lucky to have such entertaining cousins with her, but
she was a little rough with them in return. Adam thinks it's
because of how he plays rough and wrestles with her all the time.

We learned lots about our heritage and got to see some
really great old places.

See what I mean? She's rough! Should I worry yet?

Ellie prefers to walk everywhere she goes.

Playing with Daddy.

For some reason, she truly loves being tossed
around...

... and man-handled...

... and launched into space.

Chillin with the cousins.

I'm not sure what they were all going for... maybe just each other?

Vacations are always good for naps.

Looking at pictures with Grandma.

Another good nap shot.

He took a little convincing....

But I got a happy pose out of him... he's a good man.

Adam did some running on the school track, and all the
kids out at recess kept trying to race him but couldn't
ever get enough of a head start to keep up. It was fun to watch.

My two favorite people!

Playing at the school playground.
More cousin abuse. She kept taking the pacifier whenever she
could... making Annabelle get upset, but then she didn't know
what to do with it since she never took one as a newborn, so she'd
just get bored and drop it. Oh Ellie. We love you mucho.


All in all, it was a wonderful trip and we're going to miss living
out close to so many wonderful relatives on both sides of our
little family! But moving day is less than 2 weeks away... yikes!
Virginia here we come!