Thursday, September 27, 2007
I love it!
Travis went back to work on Sept. 27th. I miss him like crazy now that he is gone all day! It was like heaven to have him with us every day for 9 fabulous weeks! We definitely took advantage of every single day and did some fun things together. By the last week, we decided to slow down and quit doing something big every non-school day. So, we enjoyed some lazy days around the house. I think Travis went back to work feeling recharged and (sort of)ready to go. :) We took a ton of pictures during our vacation and I am always remember how happy we are together! I love it!
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
We could science that!
I was husking corn on the cob the other day and low and behold, there was the cutest little caterpillar! I called Justin and Ty over to see it and Justin exclaims, "We could science that!" He suggested that we keep it and give it some food and then wait to find out if it would become a butterfly..."but it might not happen, Mom!" We gave it a nice chunk of the corn the little guy had already munched on and set him out in the garage in a container (with air holes, of course!). That was a week ago and Justin hasn't mentioned him since. I keep forgetting to check on it. Travis just told me the caterpillar is still alive....
Justin's little friend game him a "Science Experiments for Kids" book for his birthday back in May. Justin loves this book and likes to look through it and mark the pages with projects he'd like to try one of these days. He begs me to do science experiments with him. I think they are pretty cool, too, but I always try to pick out the easiest and quickest experiments to do with him. Well, yesterday, Justin asked Travis to help him with one. He had picked out the one called "Fly a Hot-Air Balloon". Justin collected all the supplies before bed last night and was ready to go for it first thing in the morning. We were planning to go to the zoo, so we told him he'd have to wait until we got home. Right after we arrived home, Justin pulled Travis over to the "science lab" and 2 hours later, whoa-la, a hot-air balloon! And it flew, too! Travis got the best payment for his hard work when Justin said, "This is the best experiment EVER, Dad!"
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Justin's little friend game him a "Science Experiments for Kids" book for his birthday back in May. Justin loves this book and likes to look through it and mark the pages with projects he'd like to try one of these days. He begs me to do science experiments with him. I think they are pretty cool, too, but I always try to pick out the easiest and quickest experiments to do with him. Well, yesterday, Justin asked Travis to help him with one. He had picked out the one called "Fly a Hot-Air Balloon". Justin collected all the supplies before bed last night and was ready to go for it first thing in the morning. We were planning to go to the zoo, so we told him he'd have to wait until we got home. Right after we arrived home, Justin pulled Travis over to the "science lab" and 2 hours later, whoa-la, a hot-air balloon! And it flew, too! Travis got the best payment for his hard work when Justin said, "This is the best experiment EVER, Dad!"
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Monday, September 24, 2007
Who stole who's purse? That is the question!
Tawnya came to Portland for a business trip and took a day off so we could play for the weekend. On my way to pick her up on Thursday night I VERY narrowly missed a huge accident. A big truck screamed past my right side while I was in the slow lane and cut me off so closely I could feel the van shake. I cried. What a blessing there was no accident. We all arrived home safely that night and happy to have Tawnya stay with us. Friday morning we all went to OMSI (Oregon's Science Museum)and had a great time!
That evening, Tawnya and I had a girls night out to dinner, shopping and a movie. Saturday morning we all went to the Oregon Zoo.
We had a picnic lunch during a birds of prey show.
Huge eagles and vultures were swooping over everyone. Tyler thought they were out to get him.
Later, Tawnya and I took off to go shopping again. First of all, we have identical black leather purses. When we'd set them down a couple of times we'd pick up the wrong one and then have to switch back. Well, at Kohl's we were shopping away and picking out sweaters and looking for sizes. She put her purse on a clothing rack hook and I looked over thinking, "That's a good idea"...and I did the same. Off we went to go look at jackets and then shoes. As I'm trying on the cutest brown leather heels, I gasped, "My purse is gone!"
We dug through our shopping bag and realizing the purse had really vanished, we hurried through the store backtracking our shopping spree and laughing so I wouldn't cry. I remembered hanging my purse on that silly hook, so we raced over to get it. Not there...shoot. (And it had been left in the Juniors section, too!) I started to really worry having visions of a stolen car because I have the button-punch key chain. Tawnya asked a clerk if they had a purse turned in. She said, "Oh yes, it's at the Customer Service desk." I thought, "Bless you," and as we entered the back office, the clerk was talking on the phone saying, "it looks like Kayelynn Guptill?" I thankfully retrieved my precious purse and we walked away laughing. After dinner, we headed home. When we walked into the house, Travis smiled and asked, "Why was Kohl's calling me?" "Oh, nothing!" :) What a blessing...
Still on Kohl's...I bought a new dark green leather purse. This morning I took the boys with me to drop Tawnya off at work. We said "Goodbye!" When we got home and were coming inside, I picked up Tyler and my new purse at the same time. His eyes opened really wide and asked, "Tawnya?" I explained that it wasn't Tawnya's purse, but mine. That didn't sink in.
Later, at the library, he asked me the same question about the purse. Same answer...same blank look. When we got home, I put it down on the floor. Tyler said, "Tawnya!" I told him Tawnya would be back tonight. I'm sure he thinks I took Tawnya's purse and she's gone now and he's the only one who noticed. I hope you'll survive without the green purse, Tawnya, I kind of like it....
That evening, Tawnya and I had a girls night out to dinner, shopping and a movie. Saturday morning we all went to the Oregon Zoo.
We had a picnic lunch during a birds of prey show.
Huge eagles and vultures were swooping over everyone. Tyler thought they were out to get him.
Later, Tawnya and I took off to go shopping again. First of all, we have identical black leather purses. When we'd set them down a couple of times we'd pick up the wrong one and then have to switch back. Well, at Kohl's we were shopping away and picking out sweaters and looking for sizes. She put her purse on a clothing rack hook and I looked over thinking, "That's a good idea"...and I did the same. Off we went to go look at jackets and then shoes. As I'm trying on the cutest brown leather heels, I gasped, "My purse is gone!"
We dug through our shopping bag and realizing the purse had really vanished, we hurried through the store backtracking our shopping spree and laughing so I wouldn't cry. I remembered hanging my purse on that silly hook, so we raced over to get it. Not there...shoot. (And it had been left in the Juniors section, too!) I started to really worry having visions of a stolen car because I have the button-punch key chain. Tawnya asked a clerk if they had a purse turned in. She said, "Oh yes, it's at the Customer Service desk." I thought, "Bless you," and as we entered the back office, the clerk was talking on the phone saying, "it looks like Kayelynn Guptill?" I thankfully retrieved my precious purse and we walked away laughing. After dinner, we headed home. When we walked into the house, Travis smiled and asked, "Why was Kohl's calling me?" "Oh, nothing!" :) What a blessing...
Still on Kohl's...I bought a new dark green leather purse. This morning I took the boys with me to drop Tawnya off at work. We said "Goodbye!" When we got home and were coming inside, I picked up Tyler and my new purse at the same time. His eyes opened really wide and asked, "Tawnya?" I explained that it wasn't Tawnya's purse, but mine. That didn't sink in.
Later, at the library, he asked me the same question about the purse. Same answer...same blank look. When we got home, I put it down on the floor. Tyler said, "Tawnya!" I told him Tawnya would be back tonight. I'm sure he thinks I took Tawnya's purse and she's gone now and he's the only one who noticed. I hope you'll survive without the green purse, Tawnya, I kind of like it....
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Silly
Justin was changing into his p.j.'s and Travis flicked him on his bottom. Justin squealed and said, "Daddy don't sting me!" Travis told him it was called a "flick". Travis was sitting on the floor and Tyler was standing right next to him. Justin giggled and said, "Then don't flick me, Dad!" Tyler immediately walked over to Travis and gave him the biggest lollipop lick on the cheek. We all burst into a laughing fit! Then we tried to explain to Tyler the difference between a "flick" and a "lick". (Justin was still giggling!) We had to try to dodge licks from both boys while Justin was singing a little ditty about "flicks" and "licks". Silly boys!
Tyler sings "The ABC's" and while I was rocking him to sleep (he has a NEW big boy bed and it was a little too exciting the other day!), I said, "You look so sleepy" He cut me off at sleepy and added "-f,g,h,i,j,k, etc.". Cute little rhyming guy.
I was telling Justin some random information he needed to know. When I was finished, he simply said, "Truck you, Mom."
Me: "Excuse me? What does that mean?"
Justin: "You know, Truck You. At the end of the Panda Express drive-in window, it says 'Truck You'. Mom, I've seen 100 Truck You's in Oregon."
Me: "Oh, you mean Thank You.(phew!) That sign you saw says 'Thank You'!"
Tyler being rocked...again...this time pointing at me and describing his monster mommy:
1,2,3...3 heads.
1..1 elbow.
1,2,3,4,5...5 eyes.
1,2,3...3 skin.
1,2,3,4...4 eyebrows.
1,2...2 hairs.
1,2,3,4,5,6...6 arms.
Wow! Thanks, Ty! :)
I was wearing my "World's Softest Socks" from Costco and Tyler kept following me around the house saying, "Cozy Sock" and laying his head on top of my feet.
Justin hasn't told us much about his days in kindergarten. We know he loves school and is having a lot of fun, but we only hear about what he is learning through the songs he has picked up in class. He sings about counting money, writing numbers, and nuts. Every day on the bus is as exciting as the first. He waves and waves as the bus is driving him away. Then, when he gets off the bus at the end of school, he runs to us while tossing his backpack and lunch bag. Then we get a huge hug. :)
Tyler sings "The ABC's" and while I was rocking him to sleep (he has a NEW big boy bed and it was a little too exciting the other day!), I said, "You look so sleepy" He cut me off at sleepy and added "-f,g,h,i,j,k, etc.". Cute little rhyming guy.
I was telling Justin some random information he needed to know. When I was finished, he simply said, "Truck you, Mom."
Me: "Excuse me? What does that mean?"
Justin: "You know, Truck You. At the end of the Panda Express drive-in window, it says 'Truck You'. Mom, I've seen 100 Truck You's in Oregon."
Me: "Oh, you mean Thank You.(phew!) That sign you saw says 'Thank You'!"
Tyler being rocked...again...this time pointing at me and describing his monster mommy:
1,2,3...3 heads.
1..1 elbow.
1,2,3,4,5...5 eyes.
1,2,3...3 skin.
1,2,3,4...4 eyebrows.
1,2...2 hairs.
1,2,3,4,5,6...6 arms.
Wow! Thanks, Ty! :)
I was wearing my "World's Softest Socks" from Costco and Tyler kept following me around the house saying, "Cozy Sock" and laying his head on top of my feet.
Justin hasn't told us much about his days in kindergarten. We know he loves school and is having a lot of fun, but we only hear about what he is learning through the songs he has picked up in class. He sings about counting money, writing numbers, and nuts. Every day on the bus is as exciting as the first. He waves and waves as the bus is driving him away. Then, when he gets off the bus at the end of school, he runs to us while tossing his backpack and lunch bag. Then we get a huge hug. :)
Flying High
On Saturday, we went to visit the Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, Oregon. We can't go wrong with all those airplanes and helicopters! The boys had a great time!
We were able to ride up an elevator and step inside of the famous "Spruce Goose" airplane.
The boys were happy to practice up for our next trip!
The kids enjoyed the play area. Lots of great hands-on activities for them to explore.
We were able to ride up an elevator and step inside of the famous "Spruce Goose" airplane.
The boys were happy to practice up for our next trip!
The kids enjoyed the play area. Lots of great hands-on activities for them to explore.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Multnomah Falls
We love Multnomah Falls! The boys had a fun time on Friday running up the trail to the big bridge below the falls. I loved the green, green, green...everywhere! Two trains passed by while we were there. Big fun! Travis and Justin got to run underneath the train bridge while the train cars were still crossing over. What a fun day trip!
Friday, September 14, 2007
About Me
1) What I was doing ten years ago, September 1997
I was getting ready to enter the MTC to serve in the Massachusetts Boston Mission with Dale Murphy as my mission president. I had just gone through the temple for the first time at the Provo Temple. I had also just quit my job as a marketing assistant at Novell.
2) What I was doing five years ago, September 2002
I had traveled to Utah with my 4-month-old baby Justin. My sister Tawnya was getting ready to leave on her mission to Uruguay. We stayed in Provo for a couple of weeks so we could spend time with her before she left. Back in Oregon, my friend, Jeri, took the most adorable black and white pictures of Justin. I still have them up on the wall. :)
3) One year ago, September 2006
Justin was starting his 2nd year of mom's co-op preschool. I was serving as Relief Society Secretary. Travis had transfered to a new position at Intel as a Technical Marketing Engineer. He was getting ready to travel overseas to Turkey and Israel. My sister, Tawnya, came to stay with us for a weekend and we went on a shopping spree for new clothes.
4) Yesterday, September 14, 2007
Travis is on sabbatical from Intel for two months and has two weeks left. We have been going on day trips around Oregon. Yesterday it was a trip to Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge. For dinner Travis took us to a nice Indian restaurant. I loved the food!
5) Five snacks I enjoy: Popcorn, squeaky cheese(cheese curd), granola w/yogurt, chips & salsa, and trail mix.
6) Five things I would do if I suddenly had $100 million: Fall over with shock!, Pay a healthy tithing check :), help family/friends, travel, buy a new house.
7) Five locations I would like to run away to: Hawaii, Caribbean Islands, England, Canary Islands, and Boston.
8) Five bad habits I have: Always running late, I'm a night hawk, my eyes are bigger than my stomach, I like to sleep in, I often leave the last bite of food on my plate.
9) Five things I like doing: Spending time with my friends, visiting family, dancing, discovering something new and different, and date nights.
10) Five TV shows I like: 24, Everyday With Rachel Ray, Dancing with the Stars, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, and Man vs. Wild.
11) Five things I hate doing: Cleaning the toilet, taking out the garbage, trying to make an insurance claim, causing someone pain, and getting lost.
12) Five biggest joys at this moment: Having Travis home every day because of sabbattical, giggling boys, a happy home, a healthy family, and my testimony.
I'll tag Jeri, Jennie, and Kim.
I was getting ready to enter the MTC to serve in the Massachusetts Boston Mission with Dale Murphy as my mission president. I had just gone through the temple for the first time at the Provo Temple. I had also just quit my job as a marketing assistant at Novell.
2) What I was doing five years ago, September 2002
I had traveled to Utah with my 4-month-old baby Justin. My sister Tawnya was getting ready to leave on her mission to Uruguay. We stayed in Provo for a couple of weeks so we could spend time with her before she left. Back in Oregon, my friend, Jeri, took the most adorable black and white pictures of Justin. I still have them up on the wall. :)
3) One year ago, September 2006
Justin was starting his 2nd year of mom's co-op preschool. I was serving as Relief Society Secretary. Travis had transfered to a new position at Intel as a Technical Marketing Engineer. He was getting ready to travel overseas to Turkey and Israel. My sister, Tawnya, came to stay with us for a weekend and we went on a shopping spree for new clothes.
4) Yesterday, September 14, 2007
Travis is on sabbatical from Intel for two months and has two weeks left. We have been going on day trips around Oregon. Yesterday it was a trip to Multnomah Falls in the Columbia River Gorge. For dinner Travis took us to a nice Indian restaurant. I loved the food!
5) Five snacks I enjoy: Popcorn, squeaky cheese(cheese curd), granola w/yogurt, chips & salsa, and trail mix.
6) Five things I would do if I suddenly had $100 million: Fall over with shock!, Pay a healthy tithing check :), help family/friends, travel, buy a new house.
7) Five locations I would like to run away to: Hawaii, Caribbean Islands, England, Canary Islands, and Boston.
8) Five bad habits I have: Always running late, I'm a night hawk, my eyes are bigger than my stomach, I like to sleep in, I often leave the last bite of food on my plate.
9) Five things I like doing: Spending time with my friends, visiting family, dancing, discovering something new and different, and date nights.
10) Five TV shows I like: 24, Everyday With Rachel Ray, Dancing with the Stars, Extreme Makeover Home Edition, and Man vs. Wild.
11) Five things I hate doing: Cleaning the toilet, taking out the garbage, trying to make an insurance claim, causing someone pain, and getting lost.
12) Five biggest joys at this moment: Having Travis home every day because of sabbattical, giggling boys, a happy home, a healthy family, and my testimony.
I'll tag Jeri, Jennie, and Kim.
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Oregon Coast
On Monday, we spent the day at Cannon Beach. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed the 80 degree sunny day.
We took a bunch of cars, trucks and sand toys for the boys to play with.
I bought two dollar store kites (50 cents each) and they were the BEST kites! The boys had a great time flying kites for the first time! These kites were so easy for the boys to fly...Justin would just start running while dragging his kite and it would just pop right up in the air...I even flew one for over 10 minutes while sitting on our beach blanket.
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We will have to do this again soon! We ate at the famous Mo's Restaurant for lunch and then drove to Tillamook for dinner, ice cream and squeaky cheese.
We had a fabulous day!
We took a bunch of cars, trucks and sand toys for the boys to play with.
I bought two dollar store kites (50 cents each) and they were the BEST kites! The boys had a great time flying kites for the first time! These kites were so easy for the boys to fly...Justin would just start running while dragging his kite and it would just pop right up in the air...I even flew one for over 10 minutes while sitting on our beach blanket.
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We will have to do this again soon! We ate at the famous Mo's Restaurant for lunch and then drove to Tillamook for dinner, ice cream and squeaky cheese.
We had a fabulous day!
Monday, September 10, 2007
Seven
My good friend Jeri tagged me to play this game of sevens:
A. List 7 habits/quirks/facts about yourself.
B. Tag 7 people to do the same.
C. Do not tag the person who tagged you or say that you tag whoever wants to do it.
Here I go...
1. I LOVE POPCORN! (with orange juice and a movie) My boys are hooked on it too. All three of them. Last night we were all lined up on the floor munching away and watching 'Extreme Makeover Home Edition.'
2. I curl my big toe. That's right. When I'm sitting with my bare feet flat on the floor, that big toe is folded right under. Don't ask me why.
3. I love to play the guitar but haven't picked it up for a year or so. That's crazy...I'll go get it out right now.
4. I love mint chocolate chip ice cream. But I never pick it out at an ice cream shop. Today at the Tillamook Cheese Factory I choose Marionberry Pie and Blueberry Cheesecake. I liked those flavors a lot but ended up wishing I had picked the minty one.
5. I love to go clothes shopping with Tawnya. We have very similar taste in clothes and have MANY twinners outfits. We have to call each other ahead of time so we don't show up wearing the same clothes (which we have done MANY times!).
6. I love to dance with my boys in the kitchen...or in the yard...or in the car.
7. I have the loudest hick-ups ever. They never end and I know when they are coming before they have even begun.
Now for the tagging part: I'll tag Kristen, Kim, Tawnya, Jared, Shannon, Natalie and E.J. You're it! (on your own blog or email)
A. List 7 habits/quirks/facts about yourself.
B. Tag 7 people to do the same.
C. Do not tag the person who tagged you or say that you tag whoever wants to do it.
Here I go...
1. I LOVE POPCORN! (with orange juice and a movie) My boys are hooked on it too. All three of them. Last night we were all lined up on the floor munching away and watching 'Extreme Makeover Home Edition.'
2. I curl my big toe. That's right. When I'm sitting with my bare feet flat on the floor, that big toe is folded right under. Don't ask me why.
3. I love to play the guitar but haven't picked it up for a year or so. That's crazy...I'll go get it out right now.
4. I love mint chocolate chip ice cream. But I never pick it out at an ice cream shop. Today at the Tillamook Cheese Factory I choose Marionberry Pie and Blueberry Cheesecake. I liked those flavors a lot but ended up wishing I had picked the minty one.
5. I love to go clothes shopping with Tawnya. We have very similar taste in clothes and have MANY twinners outfits. We have to call each other ahead of time so we don't show up wearing the same clothes (which we have done MANY times!).
6. I love to dance with my boys in the kitchen...or in the yard...or in the car.
7. I have the loudest hick-ups ever. They never end and I know when they are coming before they have even begun.
Now for the tagging part: I'll tag Kristen, Kim, Tawnya, Jared, Shannon, Natalie and E.J. You're it! (on your own blog or email)
Friday, September 7, 2007
10 Flowers
Me: "Hey Justin, how do you like my new haircut?"
Justin: "It looks pretty good, Mom"
...he's in deep thought for three seconds...
Me: "Thanks!"
Justin: "You know it looks so pretty that after I'm done riding my bike, I'm going to pick 10 flowers just for you. You know I love you a lot if I pick the prettiest flowers for you, right?"
Me: "Yup, I love you too buddy."
(I'm still waiting for my 10 flowers...it must have been an exciting bike ride!)
Justin: "It looks pretty good, Mom"
...he's in deep thought for three seconds...
Me: "Thanks!"
Justin: "You know it looks so pretty that after I'm done riding my bike, I'm going to pick 10 flowers just for you. You know I love you a lot if I pick the prettiest flowers for you, right?"
Me: "Yup, I love you too buddy."
(I'm still waiting for my 10 flowers...it must have been an exciting bike ride!)
Thursday, September 6, 2007
First Day
Today is Justin's first full day of kindergarten. He has been looking forward to this day since before preschool ended in June. He woke up at 6:30 this morning and came in to ask me if he could please get ready for kindergarten now. I said "sure" and off we went. All four of us went out front across the street from our house to meet his bus at 7:30. Here are some pictures of Justin and his friend, Shawn, who lives two houses down from us:
Justin was so excited to ride the bus and to wear his bus wrist band with all his route info on it for the bus driver. Tyler cried when we walked back to the house and the bus drove off in the opposite direction. Lucky for him we were already planning to follow the bus to see Justin to his classroom. Tyler was happy to count the buses when we got to the school.
Justin's teacher is Mrs. Delenikos. There are two kindergarten classes in a connected classroom with a commons area in between the two classrooms. During their free time they can play (painting, dress-ups, etc.) at the stations in that big area.
Showing off his cubby after he signed-in for the day.
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The bus drops the kids off right in our front yard. Justin had a great day at school! This picture will always make me feel so happy! I'll always remember that right after I took this picture I was just about plowed over with the biggest, longest, happiest hug Justin has ever given me. I'm getting misty-eyed just thinking about it. And to think I made it through the whole day without crying...it just took some pictures for me to realize that Justin is on his way to a happy life.
Sabbatical
Travis works for Intel and we are in the middle of his sabbatical. After 7 years of work with the company, he gets a 2-month paid vacation along with his regular vacation for the year. So he has been off for 6 weeks now and we are LOVING it!!! Three more weeks to go...
We have been busy visiting Utah, Hawaii, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. I'll be posting details and pictures from our fun adventures! We just arrived home after being gone for 5 weeks. We have been having a great time doing fun things together as a family! I could get used to this!
We came back home so Justin could start school. Travis and I have made up a long list of projects we are all motiviated to finish around the house over the next few weeks. (Travis is out in the garage right now...) Justin has school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and every other Monday. We are planning to take some long weekend trips to the coast, crater lake, and other Oregon spots.
We have been busy visiting Utah, Hawaii, Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. I'll be posting details and pictures from our fun adventures! We just arrived home after being gone for 5 weeks. We have been having a great time doing fun things together as a family! I could get used to this!
We came back home so Justin could start school. Travis and I have made up a long list of projects we are all motiviated to finish around the house over the next few weeks. (Travis is out in the garage right now...) Justin has school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and every other Monday. We are planning to take some long weekend trips to the coast, crater lake, and other Oregon spots.
Kindergarten
Justin is so EXCITED for kindergarten! On Tuesday, the kids had "appointments" with their teacher in groups of 6 for a one-hour orientation. I went along for the first 20 minutes or so. When I came to pick him up afterwards, he told me "Mom, that was fun!" Here are some pictures of the happy guy:
He is just bursting with joy! I love it! (even if the pictures turned out a bit blurry!)
"Mom, you sneaked me!" (He told me later when I showed him this picture.)
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Montana
Here are some highlights from our fun visit to Montana:
Visit with Great-Grandma Guptill in Billings
Montana Rail Link Train Ride
Grandpa works as a foreman with Montana Rail Link. He scheduled a ride for us with one of his engineer buddies. We met the train at a crossing and hopped on for a fun trip. The boys got to sit on the engineer's lap and pull the horn. They LOVED it!
Gunner- Grandpa Guptill's big black lab
Justin and Tyler loved throwing Gunnar's dog toys into the river and the lake. That dog loved those boys and they loved him. Justin planned to buy Gunnar some dog treats for Christmas and made Grandma promise not to tell him about it ahead of time. :) (Jumping ahead to Christmas 2007: While they were visiting us in Oregon for Christmas, Grandpa took Tyler and Justin to the pet store to pick out treats and a dog toy for Gunnar.)
Tom the Builder
Grandma and Grandpa have been doing a big remodeling project on their entire house. While we were in Montana, they were working on the exterior and the whole yard was filled with "construction heaven" for the boys! We have been watching "Extreme Makeover" Home Edition on t.v. with the boys this year. The boys started calling the main guy, Ty, "Ty the Builder". So, naturally, they called Grandma and Grandpa's construction worker friend, "Tom the Builder". Justin even got to be his helper. Bless you Tom!
Museum of the Rockies
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Church in Big Sky
Travis' parents have a "calling" to attend a small branch in Big Sky, Montana. It is about 45 minutes away from their house. Dave is in the branch presidency and Bev is the primary "presidency". It was nice to go to church with them and see how the church is still "true" no matter how many come to church on Sunday.
Camping at Canyon Ferry
Fishing at Canyon Ferry and Three Forks
Golfing
Justin got to go golfing with Grandpa, Dad and my cousin Greg Lundell. He was so excited and provided some good entertainment. They drove a golf cart. He got to drive the cart and told me,
"You know, kids aren's allowed to drive the cart when you get close to the club."
"But, Grandpa drove over the bridges so I wouldn't crash on that part."
"And in golf, it's finders keepers, losers weepers. If you find a ball, you can keep it." And then he was really feeling like a pro. At one point Justin was riding in the passengers seat when the cart was coming to a stop. As it was still going along slowly, he thought he could just step off and get started on the next hole. He told me that he rolled down the hill like a bowling ball! Good times!
Visit with Great-Grandma Guptill in Billings
Montana Rail Link Train Ride
Grandpa works as a foreman with Montana Rail Link. He scheduled a ride for us with one of his engineer buddies. We met the train at a crossing and hopped on for a fun trip. The boys got to sit on the engineer's lap and pull the horn. They LOVED it! 
Gunner- Grandpa Guptill's big black lab
Justin and Tyler loved throwing Gunnar's dog toys into the river and the lake. That dog loved those boys and they loved him. Justin planned to buy Gunnar some dog treats for Christmas and made Grandma promise not to tell him about it ahead of time. :) (Jumping ahead to Christmas 2007: While they were visiting us in Oregon for Christmas, Grandpa took Tyler and Justin to the pet store to pick out treats and a dog toy for Gunnar.)Tom the Builder
Grandma and Grandpa have been doing a big remodeling project on their entire house. While we were in Montana, they were working on the exterior and the whole yard was filled with "construction heaven" for the boys! We have been watching "Extreme Makeover" Home Edition on t.v. with the boys this year. The boys started calling the main guy, Ty, "Ty the Builder". So, naturally, they called Grandma and Grandpa's construction worker friend, "Tom the Builder". Justin even got to be his helper. Bless you Tom!
Museum of the Rockies
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Church in Big Sky
Travis' parents have a "calling" to attend a small branch in Big Sky, Montana. It is about 45 minutes away from their house. Dave is in the branch presidency and Bev is the primary "presidency". It was nice to go to church with them and see how the church is still "true" no matter how many come to church on Sunday.
Camping at Canyon Ferry
Fishing at Canyon Ferry and Three Forks
Golfing
Justin got to go golfing with Grandpa, Dad and my cousin Greg Lundell. He was so excited and provided some good entertainment. They drove a golf cart. He got to drive the cart and told me,
"You know, kids aren's allowed to drive the cart when you get close to the club."
"But, Grandpa drove over the bridges so I wouldn't crash on that part."
"And in golf, it's finders keepers, losers weepers. If you find a ball, you can keep it." And then he was really feeling like a pro. At one point Justin was riding in the passengers seat when the cart was coming to a stop. As it was still going along slowly, he thought he could just step off and get started on the next hole. He told me that he rolled down the hill like a bowling ball! Good times!
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