A Little Trip (part 2)

After Waterton we headed down to Great Falls, Montana.  We were so close to the great USA we just couldn't resist.  First we headed to an air show.  I am pretty sure we have become total softies since adjusting to the mild Canadian summers because I was positive we were going to melt before the end of the show.  Actually, Logan and Campbell didn't seem to mind they were too busy enjoying the airplanes. 

I think the Blue Angels were their favorite part.  It was pretty incredible watching all the things that these jets could do.  At one point Campbell ducked down when they swooped down past the crowd. 

Next it was my turn to have fun so we went to Target.  Oh how I miss Target!

Needless to say, it was a full day so that night we relaxed at our hotel, ate snacks, and watched a movie together.

 

Before we left we were sure to take our traditional jumping on the bed pictures.  Here is Logan.

Campbell loved jumping on the beds but wasn't super cooperative in the process.  Here he is in Waterton.  I guess he is more of a diver than a jumper. 

Maybe Campbell  gets it from his dad.

And here I am, lovely isn't it? 

It was a fun but short trip with a lot of driving but I think we all enjoyed ourselves and would love to do it again.   

A Little Trip

We had the chance to take a trip over a long weekend so we headed to Waterton National Park (the Canadian side of Glacier National Park).  To get there we had to drive through Southern Alberta so we made sure that we swung by Raymond, the town where Mike's mother was born.  It was a quick stop but we were able to visit the grave of James Heninger, Mike's grandfather.  We also drove by the house he was raised in. 

The Cardston Temple was right on the way too. 

The boys enjoyed jumping on the beds when we got to our hotel in Waterton.  It is our family tradition to get actions shots, don't worry there are more to come.

This is what we saw right outside our hotel room.  We saw wild life all over the park.

We road the bicycle suri to Cameron Falls.  The falls were beautiful but the boys couldn't have cared less, they just wanted to get back on the bike.     

We had so much fun touring around Waterton by Suri.  The boys said it was their favorite part of the day. 

Did I mention Waterton was beautiful? 

Here is a another view of Upper Waterton Lake (taken from the Prince of Wales Hotel).

I have had many requests to see more of my growing belly so here you go.  I have seven weeks to go.

The canoe rental place closed minutes before we got to Cameron Lake.  We were so disappointed but glad that we got to enjoy the view (We'll go next time Logan, I promise). 

It was a very full day, after we biked around town we ate a delicious lunch at a restruant on the lake then we headed to red rock canyon.  I wish we had pictures, it was beautiful.  The boys walked up and down the shallow riverbed throwing rocks and playing in the water.  Next we drove to Cameron Lake (missed the canoeing wah, wah) and then ate dinner at Weiners of Waterton (which I highly recommend).  On our way out of the park we stopped by the famous Prince of Wales Hotel and continued on to Cardston where we stayed the night on our way down to Montana.  It was truely a great day.

Just Because...

Aren't they cute?

P.S. Don't worry, they got haircuts a few days later. 

Brothers

These two do everything together.

 

This is just a typical moment  captured although Campbell isn't always the one on top.  This love-hate relationship keeps me busy. They love to play together which often ends in a brawl.  Boys!

     

They couldn't love this bunkbed more.  I think Campbell is proud to sleep in a big boy bed. Now if I could just get them to keep the nice blankets I bought over the Lightening McQueen sheets. . .

Mike took the boys camping one weekend while I went shopping in Calgary with a friend  (what a brave man).  The boys are still talking about it weeks later.  Mike took them into this little town nearby for ice cream.

 

Campbell is stubborn and definately has a mind of his own but I'd say Logan is the inspiration for most of his decisions.   

I can't describe what a funny pair these two are. 

Life is never dull around here. 

Hello Summer!

The summer is flying by and we are enjoying every minute.  I thought I would show a few things that we have been up to.

Cars 2 opened June 24th, the boys could hardly wait for this day.  We went all out with the treats and the popcorn and the boys thought they were in heaven.  Logan is showing you his new Lightening Mcqueen (which he calls Fire Mcqueen because the new Lightening has flames painted on the sides).  The boys have been earning the new characters by doing their chores.  It has been a great enticement.

The boys loved the movie.   Campbell cheered when the movie started and they laughed the whole way through.  It was so fun to watch how excited they were.   

For my birthday the boys took me out to dinner and I had such a fun time.  These two are hilarious. 

P.S. Lately they insist on wearing boots everywhere, sometimes you just gotta roll with it.

 

 After dinner Mike got a babysitter.  First we went to the movies and saw Super 8 and then we went to a little concert.  Meaghan Smith just happened to be playing at a local "cafe" on my birthday.  She was awesome!  I love her music and she was even super nice.  I went up and chatted with her before she went on.  I am aware of the hideousness of this picture but it is the only one that worked out in the concert.  Mike wanted me to point out that we are not "high", the flash was a little bright.  It was such a fun night!  
Thanks Mike for the wonderful gifts and fun date.  It ended up being a great birthday!

  

To keep ourselves entertained we end up going to the Zoo quite often.  I love this picture of the boys watching the prairie dogs. 

One week for Family Home Evening we had a picnic at the zoo.  We had fun feeding the peacocks, chickens, and geese bread crumbs but Campbell's favorite part was the zoo cat.  This kid chased the cat around the entire zoo.   

One day we went to the zoo just to test out our new rainboots and umbrellas.  It has been a very rainy month. 

More puddles.

Logan just finished swim lessons.

The boys are constantly begging me to take them over to this dirt pile near our home.  We have spent hours here.  It never gets old for them.

When we aren't digging in the dirt we are riding bikes. 

Logan has been attending preschool twice a week for two and a half hours.  His teachers Mrs. Thiessen and Mrs. Dagenais have been wonderful.  This was his last day of school party and he is excited to start again in the fall. 

We love you summer! 

Yellowstone National Park

Mike's Grandmother, Gladys Garner recently passed away at the age of 92.  Her funeral was held in Burley, Idaho so we all piled into the truck and headed south on a 17 hour driving adventure.  Yellowstone just happened to be on the way so we decided that would be a good place to take a driving break.  The best part was that my Sister Stephanie and her family just happened to be there that day too! 

We had just been in the park for a half hour or so when we drove past this black bear just off the road.  It was so exciting to see all the animals.  We saw Bison, Elk, deer, and Moose too.   

We met the Fords at Old Faithful.  Creed had this cool hat that Logan so admired so we bought one for both our boys too.  These guys could not be more opposite but they are best buddies.  It is so fun to see them together.  They always have so much fun. 

There goes Old Faithful. 

This is our little family in front of Old Faithful.

 In my defense, I am five months pregnant here and we had done a lot of driving.  I'm just sayin'.  

  

We just couldn't resist the suckers in the gift shop so we had to take a lollipop picture. 

I think this was Spasm Geyser.

Here is my lovely and ever so talented Sister Stephanie.

After we saw Old Faithful we headed up the road to the mud pots (I think that's what they were, we saw a lot of geysers and such).  This is Larry and me enjoying the stinky steam.

Here we all are (okay,minus me, I'm taking the picture).  I thought our stroller parade was pretty funny.
 

Sadly we only saw the Fords for a few hours before we parted ways but before we left we went to see a few of Yellowstone's amazing waterfalls.  Even Squeaky the mouse enjoyed the view.



I think the boys really enjoyed Yellowstone, it was sad the stop was so short but we plan on returning in few years. 

Notice Campbell doesn't seem too thrilled in any of the pictures; the poor guy had ear infections and was in a lot of pain.  He has had them for two months! We just can't get rid of them.  Several rounds of antibiotics later and I think that we are finally almost in the clear.  Keep your fingers crossed.