Pelo

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After

sisters

It was a really nice funeral and I am so glad to be home and with my boys, but I sure miss my sisters already. (and even the brothers too)

Yellowstone Family Reunion

Doesn't he look ready for #3?We had a wonderful vacation. Tad and SM went to Grandma and Grandpa's house and I flew off to Boise to meet my mom. We met up the next day in Pocatello and drove to my sisters house where me met Lincoln. He is so tiny and cute! SM mostly had fun playing around with Uncle Matt and finally settled down to hold the baby. We went to Bajio, which was good, not Cafe Rio, but so close.

SM had such a great time meeting and playing with his cousins. He especially loved the fooseball table, though he just kept taking the balls out. GJ mostly tried to escape and climbed up the stairs during his free time. All of the Denison cousins. GJ was not cooperating, he looks terrible. Playing with cousin Abby.
Our sweet cabin, with satellite and hot tub, fit all 22 of us.

Kids with G and G waiting for Old Faithful

I jumped out to get a quick picture, everyone thought for sure it would charge and kill me. I just made sure I wasn't the closest human.

Beautiful waterfall.

Tad and SM with bison at a VERY safe distance.

These were pretty stinky, but cool. Games SM with the camera (as always). Thank goodness you can delete. Cousins at the Bear Park. I skipped out and took a nice nap with the boys. Walking/running/chasing around the cabin. Feeding some fish.


When we got back to Perry, we went to the pool one day. SM was so afraid of the slides, but finally agreed to go on if I held him, then that is all he wanted to do, he went on it like 15 times. GJ of course had a wonderful time splashing around, they had a great beach area.

We are glad to be home, but had a great trip and smooth plane rides so we can't complain.

Thomas Lavere Montgomery

Two week ago I went to visit my grandpa. He was feeling good, we played games and had a good time and I said goodbye. Early Sunday morning, my mom called to tell me he passed away.
My grandpa did a lot for me, always had a joke, was very handy and very humble about it, he fought as a gunner in WWII and worked at the Post Office for 23 years. My grandpa was a great example of hard work. I got my desire to garden, fish and collect coins from him (though I am no where near his level at any of those things) I am so glad I got to spend a little time with him as it was a great surprise to me. I love him and I will miss him. I was so glad my sister was with me to cry with all morning.

Super Slide

The last day of our vacation we went out to middle of no where and next a farm, there was these huge slides set up. I didn't go, but SM had a great time with his dad, I can't believe he was brave enough to go and they went down again and again. More pictures of Yellowstone to come.

Grandfathers

I was able to stop in Boise for a half a day before driving to Yellowstone. I got to see both of my grandpas for a visit. Grandpa is 84 and we played Skipbo like always. Then we saw Pompie and Donna. Pompie is 90. Amazing. I wish we lived closer, it had been a while since I saw them and who knows when I will be able to get back.

I love Dos

We cat-sat a couple weeks ago and SM had such a great time. Last night before bed, I said "I love SM, Daddy and GJ." In response, SM said "I love mama, I love Daddy, I love GJ and I love Dos." He hasn't seen or mentioned the cat in over a week, but he made the list. When we move into our next permanent place (hopefully next summer?!?) I am getting a cat. He also took about 15 pictures of Dos lounging on the spare bed. He really had a good time with that cat. I doubt the feeling were returned though.

First Fruits

A lovely cucumber was born and we gladly ate it up.

Lasik?

I am trying to decide if I should get my eyes done. Are there any opinions out there? do you know anyone that has done it in ATL and can recommend a good place?

Fourth of July Weekend

a couple more pix courtesy of BP

BBQ and playing in the pool

SM "swimming" by himself. He was very scared at first

Fireworks at Centennial Olympic Park Oooooh AHHHH Dads Dad on the roof
AC is broken so we resorted to the kiddie pool

running for dear life from the vaccuum

Milk?!?

I was talking to my sister in Oregon the other day and she was complaining about the cost of soy milk. As I too am now required to buy this (not so delicious) product, I was saying how its not much worse than regular milk. She says its way more, as she only pays $2.25 for milk. WHAT? I just paid $4.50 today, and I am not talking Mayfield or anything, this is store brand. How much is milk where you live? Is this some GA cow conspiracy?

Peachtree Road Race

C and I got up extra early this holiday and ran the biggest road race (participants, that is). It was a 10K and had about 55,000 people. We had to wait forever to start running as we were in the last group, but it was a lot of fun. I got just over an hour, so pretty predictable. It was very hard as about a mile was uphill, but I made it! Thanks for the #'s, K. It was hot, but I am glad to say I finally did it!
Girls run tomorrow AM.