Everything Under the Sun

Making Kurt a"World's Best Dad" T-shirt for Father's day

 The famous "entering Bear Lake Scenic View"

 Best Buds

 Fireworks at Montpelier are always a hit. This year we had a scare after the fireworks were over. Jexten and Matthew disappeared in the masses of people trying to leave the fireworks. Melissa and I called and called (you can imagine the extra stress if you know Matthew's hearing condition) and ran in all directions looking for them.  This may sound cruel, but I was in a way comforted that Jexten was gone too. I felt some relief in that situation of panic to think that since they were both gone at the same time, hoping they were together.  Sure enough, we spotted them sitting a ways away on top of a picnic table giggling and laughing at each other.  These boys are just as they say they are "Brothers".

 Adessa caught this fish ALL BY HERSELF at Montpelier reservoir.  Also, she was the first to catch anything this day! she was so proud of herself!  What a big Girl!

 Grandpa caught a fish too!

 Hailey thought it was hilarious that Kurt was fishing, and she giggled at him everytime he walked by.  She couldn't contain herself when he jogged past her one time and laughed out loud and pointed as he passed "Untle Turt runs!" hahaha!

 These were the ice caves in Paris.

 boy were they cold!

 Limmie is showing her superhuman abilities here.  above is what she hiked up, below is Limmie hiking up it. Oh, did I mention she was 7 months pregnant with William Crew here!! minor details .... right.

 Curt makes a great mountain goat don't you think? He's from Montana, so he doesn't get extra credit for this. ;) Besides, Hailey NEEDS her chariot! notice the expert guiding grip on the forehead here, this is a team.

 gathering the kids for a quick picture at the top, you take what you can get!

 the flowers and butterflies were beautiful at the top of the caves!

 Kurt looks like he is trying to hide here. He is always looking for alternative and challenging routs.  Over achiever.

 Kurt took Adessa exploring.

 More pictures of the beauty above the caves!

 This plant was living in a super dry super hot south facing shale cliff.

 some aquatic life from long ago in a shale.

Hiking to Bloomington.

 Adessa was always prepared to do some swimming!

 At the beach!

 The warm little pools were perfect for the little kids!