Montana's World

Montana has been sitting up for a few weeks now and her first tooth has made a small appearance in the last week.

Family Reunion

Every other summer my dad's family gathers together for a reunion. They (we) have been doing it religiously since 1978. I think personally I have only missed 2 reunions in all those years. It has been so fun especially in recent years to reconnect with my cousins (15 of us total) and see where their lives are taking them. I have cousins all over the country and one in Japan. One night my dad and his 2 brothers and 4 sisters sat around a table talking about their childhood. Some of us grandkids made our way in and listened to them share. It's very fascinating to hear your parents talk about their parents. Of course, I did not have the perfect grandparents, but they definitely did a few things right considering that this gathering has continued in their absence. I look forward to the reunion when it comes around and this year was no different. My aunt Jill planned the big event and it was nestled in the Colorado mountains on a ranch that we had all to ourselves (we have been asked to leave other places in the past as we tend to cause a ruckus wherever we go). Kudos to an awesome reunion, Auntie Jill!

We had a big golf tournament one day. I think I loved driving the cart the best!

Montana's first time in a pool. Note Aunt Emily in the background in mid-spray.

Montana helping Uncle Mason with his poker game

Montana was sleeping when we took family pictures, so my cousin Pete filled in for Montana.

Happy Father's Day!

Out for a Colorado hike

Montana got up early to make Aaron this card. I was so proud of her...she really is gifted! :)

Hanging out at the neighborhood garage sale

Now she's ready for summer!

Month in Review

Parents' night out! All the way to Denver for Rich's graduation party - Congrats on your MA in Counseling, Rich!

Sporting her new shades

At the finish line of the Bolder Boulder. Perfect morning for running with over 50,000 other people! It was my post-pregnancy goal to run a 10K.
Oh the taste of sweet victory! :)

The 4 girls reunite

A brief, whirlwind of a weekend visit together. These girls were my college roommates and bridesmaids, and continue to be my confidants and cheerleaders. Things I have learned in our journey together:

1. That 3 girls can fit very easily in a small bathroom
2. To love and appreciate my body, regardless of the size or shape
3. How to share life even when it's not easy
4. Did you hear that?
5. The art of being yourself even though you are a people pleaser
6. That no matter how much we change, we are really the same.

I love you 3 crazy girls!

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

First Bite

She's a natural (just like her mom and dad!)


Now that I've had rice cereal, it's time to move on to better things...