Friday, January 16, 2009

off to a great new year!

Well we started out the year with Erich getting back to work. His first week was a training in Missoula. The drive over Lolo pass was amazingly beautiful with tons and tons of snow. We took a little detour on the way up for a snowshoe trip along the river. Poor Libby was sinking into snow up to her waist. It looked a little like she was swimming but it didn't even seem to phase her with her endless supply of energy. In Missoula we had fun swimming and working out together at the Motel. It was perfect they had a bike that Erich could use to stregnthen his knee. We did a little snowshoeing in Missoula as well. One of the highlights of the trip was visiting the Visitors Center of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. They had some world record bull elks there that were impressive to say the least. It was fun cause they had a plaque which gave a summarized story of the hunts in which they were killed. It definitely motivated me to go elk hunting this next year. Other than that I got some shopping in and enjoyed the time playing with Jake. Our little guy isn't seeming so little anymore. As you can tell from the one pic it is time we move up a size in his clothes--he got his head stuck in the onsie!

(One snowy road trip! It just doesn't get much prettier than Montana in a fresh snow blanket!)(I can't figure out how to rotate this picture but it makes me laugh so I am posting it anyhow!)

6 comments:

liso. said...

such cute pictures! he is getting sooo big. and that pic with the snow actually makes me wish for another big snowfall.

i take it back. i'm enjoying the t shirt weather.

meagan said...

sounds like you guys are keeping busy in your winter wonderland. I cannot believe how big Jake is- although I'm already learning that they change so fast we'll have to do a video call soon and catch up on everything- because boys aren't always so great at relaying information ;)

Ashley said...

That is a pretty place for sure. I am glad you had a good trip. Glad you made it on the snowy roads!

Jeff and Lea said...

Wow you guys are nonstop! You're making us feel a bit guilty cause we don't do anything! Jake is getting so big and soooo cute too. We miss you guys. Talk to you soon hopefully.

New Mexican Youngs said...

Sounds like a fun "training", Erich I hope the actual training wasn't too bad. Those are some big elk - only nine more months. Hope the knee is recovering quickly so there won't be any hold ups this year.

RaeAnn said...

I keep forgetting that you are private now, and I have to link over to check for new posts! Glad you got back to MT and did some snow-shoeing of your own. We are planning on going to McCall Valentines day and coming back Sunday. Let me know if you wanna hook up! WE could possibly get you a room at the house we stay at? Let me know!