Sun Valley

We headed up to Sun Valley, Idaho for the Fourth of July weekend. We met up with a wonderful crew from across the country - Sherie and Ryan (Duluth, MN), Martin and Lexi (Bozeman, MT), their friend Steven (Ventura, CA)and the ever-wonderful Guy Evans from SLC.

Kjella had a blast staying in the yurt at Galena Lodge. She was covered head-to-toe in dirt the entire time we were there but that is what camping is all about right?

'The hills are alive ... with the sound of Kjella's singing ... '

This camping business is da bomb!

Taking a little time out to stop and smell the flowers.

The men-folk: David, Steven, Guy and Ryan

Getting ready for a ride ...

I'm a bit parched from all this hiking and biking!

Helping Mom clean up the yurt

Playing at the Sun Valley Resort

Kjella and Dad are checking out the horses on the ride home.

Princess Debut

Kjella had her first debut as a princess. David brought her to a BBQ and they had all sorts of dress-up clothes. We aren't too worried though. That same morning we had to turn her high- chair to face the window so she could watch the cement truck across the street :)




-- Post From Kate

Who doesn't love yogurt?

Eating it with your hands is even better!!









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A couple of Dad's Faves

Ahh bath time is a wonderful thing...



Who does not like playing in the rain...

Another Sign of Summer

Another sign that summer is officially in full-swing: corn-on-the-cob. Yummers!

Natalie and Jared's Wedding

Natalie and Jared got hitched in Fishlake National Forest this past weekend. The weather was a wee-bit rough (constant rain with some hail and snow thrown in for good measure) but all-in-all it was a grand time. It was decided that since rain on your wedding day is supposed to bring good luck, the newlyweds are going to have the best marriage EVER! We brought our tent to camp-out but Mother Nature had other plans so we all stock-piled into a bunkhouse. Between the whining dog, crying babies (Kjella included), earth-shattering snoring, and unbelievable swamp-ass gas that the guys were letting fly (you know who you are) Kjella didn't find it too easy to sleep. I tried to have her sleep with me but every time someone would start snoring again or she would smell the rotten eggs, she would wake back up and ask 'What's that?' Or she would hear the dog and say 'Emma!' It made for a painfully long night - one of those nights that you are just praying for daylight to come so the suffering can be over! Low and behold we survived and it will definitely be a very memorable experience. Below are some pics from everything that led up to the night and the general merriment that took place :)



Kjella and Uncle Jay are waiting for the festivities to begin.




Kolby and Kjella are figuring each other out.




Henry is looking sharp!




Kjella and Daddy




Miss Kjella and Mr. Henry




Mr. Green enjoying a frosty beverage




My sis




The boys are getting a much-needed caffeine boost





Angela's Getting Jiggy With It




Hanging out at the campfire

Finally Some Warmer Weather!

We finally had a warm day without any rain. Kjella and I celebrated by cracking open a melon in the back yard and stuffing our faces!











-- Post From Kate