MT part II - simple joys

While in Montana last week,
we spent much time just embracing the simple things in life....

bike rides...

fudgcicles and pick-up trucks :)

backyard pizza parties....
sorry for the multitude of E-man pics to follow;
mommy thinks they are just too adorable!


picnicking...


and lots and lots and LOTS
of pool fun!

Hannah made great friends with the neighbor girls....

some of us had pool-overload...

but most of us couldn't get enough!

Thanks Mimi and Papa for investing in the
endless water fun!

Montana wedding

Last weekend we all headed up to Bozeman
(during our vacation in Montana)

to attend Rocky's cousin's wedding.

it was quite the beautiful setting....

It was fun to get the kiddos all dressed up

Noah insisted on wearing a tie like his daddy....

so, naturally, Elijah got to wear one too!

This was just one of many fun nights we had with our MT cousins!

("little" Meggers...becoming quite the young lady)

Elijah was quite the little "busy body" as we waited for the bride and groom

always helpful to have Papa near, as Elijah's #1 buddy!!!!

they have quite the special bond!

Hannah was really intrigued with "the bride" and the pretty white dress

and all the princesses (and prince) standing up next to her

it was a windy day,

but sunny and gorgeous!

CONGRATULATIONS Brian and Sydney!

4th of July fun

Yes, I am a little late in posting these pics -
but life has been fast and furious since this night,
and just now getting these cropped and posted!

Lucy and Elijah were first-time attendees this year;

lining up and getting ready to "enjoy" the show.
(I believe they were both sleeping within 5 minutes of the start)

Lorrie came geared and ready
to corral the group while waiting for dusk.

ice-cream cone scented bubbles....

and baby dolls ("borrowed" from Lucy)
patiently waiting....

Unfortunately, this is where the pics end....
once the fireworks started, there was nervousness and timidness
that demanded the photographers time :)