Happy Halloween from the Realm

Laurel really wanted to be a princess this year.  So, we built our theme around that.

Clark is a knight to defend the princess.

Sir Spence is another knight.

And Grant is the fire breathing dragon.

First day of Kindergarten

Monticello

We spent the day learning about Thomas Jefferson at his house, Monticello.

Garden Status

While on vaction, our garden just kept growing.  Most impressive of all were the 39 lbs. of squash.

Montana

We took our family vacation out in the Glacier region of Montana this year.  We spent the week with Jen's parents and the rest of the family.  This was just some of the fun.

We also visited the rodeo, experienced a tree-top aerial challenge course, and floated down the Flathead river in rafts and played around with a stand-up-paddleboard.

Hiking in Glacier National Park

This is Avalanche Lake

Boat ride on the glacial waters

We even found a bit of snow up in the top of  Logan's Pass

We headed up to Canada for more scenery

Waterton Lakes

The water in the bottom of the red rock gorge was too tempting to just look at.

Trying to find their way through a labyrinth

Grandpa and Spencer sneak past Jen and Laurel

Alpine Slide

Paddleboats and canoes at the lodge

Lots of time playing with cousins back at the lodge