Loves

We spent some lovely time over at the Kacks this afternoon. Lincoln bonded with Aunt Suzie over cuddles and kisses and some bird watching on the back porch. They are pretty cute together.

Great-grandma Edna and Zeke share some chocolate treats.

Montana Workday

Robb and Uncle Larry fix the roof on the apartment.

Straightening out the woodpile.

As the weather turns summery, we just can't resist the call of Montana. We thought we would head up for a quick weekend getaway and accomplish a few things. We got in SO late last night, but still managed to get a few things done today. The boys have so much fun. Lincoln mostly sat in one spot and tried to eat pine cones. Zeke got a few driving pointers from Uncle Larry.

Gabby Snap

It's train time.

The Manly Fishing

Just after it hit the ground!

These guys are to blame for my fishing craze this season. Mark and Chris are a couple of amazing fishermen that I work with, and since I know very little on using a spinning rod, I'm soaking up everything they have to say. Thanks guys!

To the Dentist

Ezekiel and I ventured out together for our dental checkups. He was such a little trooper. He even held very still while they took some x-rays of his teeth! I don't even like doing that. My turn was next, but Zeke didn't get any heroic pics of me. He was too busy reading Ranger Rick.

Afterward, we celebrated by visiting the toy store and watching the choo-choos. It was so much fun to spend some alone time together. He is growing up into such a fine little man.

Zeke was the boss of the suction.

Mesmerized.

Meanwhile, back at home with Gabby...

Gabby Snaps

Mr. Chubs playing in paper.

 

Poser.

The Boys of Summer

These are the days that I dream of all year long.

Smith Sabbath

We had a blast today with the Smiths. It was one of those perfect Sabbath afternoons where the sun is shining and there is a gentle breeze and you just want to spend the whole afternoon outdoors on the grass. So we did.

The Wonderful World of Bees

Some good signs of activity near the entrance. (And check out the amazing hive stand that Corren made!)

We really look forward to our weekly hive checks every Friday. It is so exciting to see what these industrious little gals are up to. Robb gets the smoker going and we remove each frame and make sure everything is looking good. That means finding the queen, checking their progress in making new comb and depositing honey, pollen and brood.

The queen (with the little red dot) surrounded by her entourage. She is busy laying eggs.

Sometimes I Get Stuck

 
He's been quite enamored of the stack of magazines lately. Today he worked his way up to them, only to discover that he was trapped. He takes it all in stride though.