And She's Off . . .

Quiana learned how to ride her trike today. She's quite pleased with herself and mommy and daddy are glad we don't have to push her all of the time anymore. We just get her out of the occasional predicament since she doesn't have steering down 100% yet.

Special Moment

Dirt

Quiana managed to entertain herself while waiting for her daddy this afternoon.

Bye

We came home yesterday . . . and if anyone's wondering . . . you CAN travel alone with 2 kids. They actually amazed me and were so good considering the lack of schedule and how hard they played. We miss our family and friends so much, but we are happy to be home again too.

with grandma and papa at the airport

Braaten Cousins

Hugh & Carmen came up from Great Falls as well as Logan & Elissa from Missoula. We were all able to spend the weekend together at Mom & Dad's.

Grandpa's Meat Shop

Grandpa's meat shop was so very interesting for little Miss. Q
Real Customer Service

Kalispell Fun

Cundall Cousins

We are in Lima, MT with most of Josh's family. Grandpa and Grandma are here as well as 7 of the 9 cousins. Quiana is enjoying being taken care of by her older cousins and we're trying to decide who is the chubbiest . . . Trapper or Scarlett . . . I think Trapper has won.

Happy Birthday Uncle Jeston

Grandma made Jerky - yum, yum

Grandpa & Trapper sitting at the creek

On the Road Again

The kids and I ventured to Missoula today and spent the evening with Uncle Logan and Aunt Elissa . . . we had SO MUCH FUN!

Trapper & Uncle Logan

Eating JELLO!

Big Trip

The kids and I flew from Klamath Falls to Kalispell yesterday . . . they were just perfect the whole trip ;-) I think I was worse off when we landed than they were. We're excited to be here and see so many cousins - but we definitely miss daddy. "He had to stay home and make hay" (as Quiana would say).

Trapper & Paige getting acquainted
Quiana busy at the airport

Our Family (love you daddy)

Strollin' Along

This double stroller has become a necessity if I want to even dream of getting exercise besides chasing children around. These afternoon outings are enjoyed by all . . . with the intent that mom will have the most enjoyment when we're finished.

All Ready!

Success!

CA Farm Girl

Too Many Kids

We ended up going into Klamath today to babysit Ty & Nolan for the afternoon. I'm not sure I can keep up with 4 kids!!! Everyone was about at their breaking point so I suggested popsicles . . . seemed to solve the problem!

Quiana's day with the BOYS

We went to lunch with Kara, Alesha, Ty and Nolan today. Kara and Alesha spoil Quiana endlessly (see the sunglasses from Kara). The boys and her have become quite good friends. After lunch we went to the park to feed the ducks, unfortunately we fed more seagulls than anything.

When we got home, Trapper felt like he needed some attention and showed us that he knew how to hold his rattle.