Sailing with the Sandersons!

We were able to take Ian, Krista, and Forest out for a quick jaunt on Prudence this weekend. Luckily, we had clear skies and beautiful late-afternoon winter light. We had just about no wind by the time we headed out, although the water was a bit sloppy still from a breeze that had briefly kicked up a couple hours before. But we motored around a little bit, making sure to say hello to the seals snoozing on the "seal buoy," until we found a little patch of wind that we could sail in for about twenty minutes or so. I'm really glad that Ian, Krista, and Forest were able to check out Prudence a little bit and that we were able to share some of the things that we love with them. Now next time we need to make sure to spot some dolphins! Forest was anxious to take the helm, and he made a fine Captain indeed.


On a side note, Levi annihilated an entire package of Trader Joe's seaweed snacks along the journey. It was kind of disturbing yet intriguing. I suppose they must be good for him, and they were certainly a fitting snack for the occasion.

Our Montana Adventure

We had a great time visiting my family in Northwestern Montana last month--I took so many pictures that I'm just now getting around to going through them and getting "some" up on the blog! Jared was able to join us for two days before he left for the East Coast for a work trip. We had beautiful, warm weather, and it was great getting to spend time with everyone. We loved getting to know cousin Forest better--all three cousins had lots of chances to spend time together and really did play and interact with one another. It will be so fun watching them all grow up together. Parker and Levi got lots of quality Grammy and Grampy time, and they definitely had lots of fun growing experiences on the Ranch and in the Montana mountains. Thank you to everyone for a wonderful trip!

Boating on Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park

Grampy and Lee Lee 

The Prindles, while Jared was with us

Happy boy

Cousins! Forest loves to share with everyone :)

Grammy got a water table for Levi and Parker, it was a great thing for both of them to play with at the same time, and the perfect height for Levi to stand up at. It even had one side for each boy for the times when it's hard to share :)

All of the boys love the ATVs!

Going for an ATV ride with Grampy

Grammy and Lee Lee

Ian, Krista, and Forest's amazing cabin in the woods 

S'more time! This is becoming a tradition for us :)

SO yummy!!

We love you, Forest!

Auntie Krista and Lee Lee--blondies :)

Uncle Ian and Lee Lee

Levi got to join Parker for the traditional photo-with-the-bear

Smiley, dirty boy at Seeley Lake

Mama and her boys at Seeley Lake

Parker really wanted me to take a picture of him on this log...

Brothers. Love the expressions on both of them...

Parker really wanted me to take a picture of him and Rainbow Fishy

You'd be amazed how many pictures I have of Parker making this exact face...

Trying to get a picture of all three cousins with the bear...it was a challenge!

Paige, Parker, Levi, Ian, Krista, and Forest!

Heading back home to San Diego. Yes, he wore this cowboy hat the whole way home...he got lots of compliments in the airport and while making his way down the aisle in the airplanes :) He was so excited about it (although you certainly can't tell by the expression on his face).

Family Trip to Quail

After days and days of rain, we awoke to a beautiful, sunny Christmas Eve. It was a perfect day to visit Quail Botanical Gardens with Ian and Krista and Forest. We showed them some of our favorite spots, and they got some pics of Forest celebrating his 10-month birthday!

Family!

Our Montana family is here visiting for Christmas--my brother Ian, his wife Krista, and their ten-month old son Forest. We only get to see them about once or twice a year, so this is a real treat. Forest seemed super excited to see another little kid to play with, and Parker remembers everyone from our visit to Montana this summer, so he was thrilled to see them again without needing any "warm up period" at all!