Westward bound

Monica and I are on a month long westward adventure. Last week we flew across the country (Monica did very well on both flights and the car ride afterward, praise the Lord) and began our adventure in Columbia Falls, MT for a family friends wedding. All of Monica's "grandmas and grandpas", "aunts and uncles", and "cousins" were helpful in entertaining and taking care of her and she loved all the attention. We were able to attend our friends' nice outdoor wedding, spend time relaxing, a little boating and visit Glacier National Park. And this is just the beginning of our western expedition!   The only thing that would improve our trip thus far would be for husband/daddy to be with us.

Hanna and Mike tying the knot.

Haven't figured out how to permanantly switch the direction of the pictures with my mom's editting software.  Some are switching some not.  I have a week to figure it out.  Monica at the wedding.

Horse drawn carriage rides for the guests (after the bride arrived in it).

Happy Independence Day!

Boating with Auntie Kate.

Monica would have played by the water with sticks and rocks all day if we let her.

Grandma and Grandpa next to a small water fall at Glacier National Park.

Monica conquers the summit.  Except for we were no where near the summit because my dad forgot to fill the gas tank.  Oops. :)

Guests!

It is always exciting when we have friends and family visit since we are so far from home.  Tony's brother, Chris, and Chris's girlfriend, Shawn, came to visit us last weekend.  I totally dropped the ball on the picture taking while they were here so there's not much to see- sorry!

We were busy enjoying the moments instead of capturing them I guess.  We visited the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Saratoga National Battlefield, went out on a double date (Monica stayed home with a sitter), had a BBQ, went boating and played miniature golf (until we were rained out).  It was a fun long weekend and, as always happens, made us long for a time when we will be living closer to family.