*Fall Break

We had a fantastic time in Missoula!! It was bittersweet seeing all our old friends and walking the same paths we used to every day. Things have changed a lot, reminding us that it would be impossible to hop right back in where we left off [I think Ben would say it's worth a try :)]. I still can't believe I forgot the camera - there were sooo many moments I wished I had it. Here's a few mental pictures I'm trying to retain:

::The view from the bridge on Higgins: an early dusk light, beautiful fall colors, the river...

::Greta teaching Vera to jump on the bed.

::Vera exploring our pastor's amaazing backyard: several acres of wooded lawn with squirrels, birds, baby deer [ok we didn't see a baby deer, but they said one was born there earlier this year], dry leaves...

::Our many dinners with friends. Oh we ate well.

Here's some pictures we did get. Thanks Beth and Cody :)

The only thing cuter than a baby doing a cute thing [like taking a bath] is two babies doing the same cute thing [except the night Vera pooped in the bath, that wasn't cute. It was pandemonium getting everyone out and V was a little traumatized]:

On our way to the Farmer's market. One of my most favorite things about Missoula is that you can [and do] ride your bike everywhere:



Vera thought these were apples. AT-tah! AT-tah!

Here's our little stinker of a daughter. In the latter half of the week she developed a very possessive attitude about Greta's car and would immediately march over to remove Greta. I tried to intervene every time, but it didn't seem to get across her 1-year-old head that it was Greta's turn.


finally: Thank you Beth and Cody and Greta for letting us stay with you! We had so much fun with you ... as always. We love you and loved meeting your adorable sweet little daughter!!

El fin.