Fourth of July fun!

Yesterday we had a very busy day.

Got the kayaks out and made the short drive to Manns lake just out of town. We figured all other bodies of water would be super packed and we needed a nice calm place for our first outing on the water with Etta.

Geared up and heading for the water.



Ready to go.



And...we're off!



Chillin' in the middle.



All that rowing wears a girl out.



After a (short) afternoon nap we headed up to Grandma Cathy's and Grandpa Steve's for a pool party and fire works. What I did not get any pictures of was Etta feeding the cows apples. She would hold the little apples in her hand and then stick her WHOLE hand in the cow's mouth. I would pull her arm back so it would not get sucked down with the apples! She did not seem to mind the slobber or the rough cow tongue. What a woman!

Splashy, splashy







Swinging with Grandma Cathy



Which end do we light?



One tired girl.

Concert, Auntie, Shep

Okay, these may get a little eclectic in their composition. Oh well.

On Wednesday we went up to Great Falls to attend the Great Falls Community Band concert. Etta has outgrown her "perfect" concert etiquette and likes to move around. Oh well, it was a pretty lose atmosphere.

What's over here?



A nice, big woof!



Okay, we can head back now.



Visiting Auntie Marion.



A dog! My favorite!!



What a nice puppy.

On the road

We just got home from out annual trek to Fort Benton for the annual Summer Celebration. Many posts to follow. Am going to try to keep them in chronological order.

Pit stop at Hi-Country Jerky in Lincoln, MT

Big girl. Big carving.



Just over one year ago.



Ridin' the tire horse.



A secret cave!



Stretching our legs and exploring the surroundings.

Father's Day

Didn't get around to posting these pictures on Father's Day. It will be a nice review.

Exploring a new car with Uncle Brad.





Entertaining the folks with Daddy.



New song Daddy!



I don't WANT to get my picture taken! I want to play!!



What? Did you say something Grandpa?

14th Month Annibirthery

Going through my pictures. Have A LOT of new ones. Should be plenty of posts in the week to come.

The 28th was Etta's official annibirthery. Another one year molar popped in on that day bringing her tooth total to ten. Four up and six down.

She started taking tentative steps in Montana but today has really started going from place to place on her feet and upright instead of on her knees. The walking with a finger support has been going on for awhile. But now she is ready to branch off on her own.

I'll come and get a closer pose for you mommy.



Oooooooooooooh. You want me to stay heeeeeeeeeere. AaaaaaHahahahahahahahaha!!!!!



Walking my own wagon. I don't really need you anymore mommy. I can do it myself.

The Circus

Last year when we went to the circus Etta spent the entire two hours asleep in the sling. This year was a bit different.

Seriously studying the action.



Half-time entertainment. It is so great that she is at the age where just walking around on the football field is fun enough.



Watching the little horses from a distance.



Dragging daddy around. I don't think that there is anything in the world that can make your heart melt as much as seeing this from up in the stands. [With your own special little one of course!]

Random Pics

Here are a last few pictures that I couldn't fit in anywhere else.

Getting used to grass.



Playing the Wii. I believe they were boxing.



Hunting Rabbids.



The tuba is going to eat you!



Look over there (while I escape!)