Summer 2012 Vacation, Idaho City

*This entry is just a few months late.*

 This summer we were fortunate to take another two weeks off and travel to Red Lodge, Montana for a college friends wedding.  Our first stop took us to Idaho City, Idaho; to visit our wonderful friend Chad Hood.  Here are a few shots of us trying to find, and then enjoying some of nature's wonders - Hot Springs.

 

Robbie and Hannah wading the  very frigid creek to get to the hot spring.

Naomi, Hannah, and Chad taking a snack break before the work begins.

The hot spring was blown out from the high water of the creek.

Robbie and Chad playing the role of Engineer.

Good times with great friends.

Chad, as usual, never lets us down. 

We made our way to another hot spring, and all were happy.

1st Day of Preschool

Today is the official start of Hannah's formative years.  Robbie and I dropped Hannah off for her first day of preschool with only minor tears from mother and daughter.  Although Hannah had been attending the schools day care program during the month of August, today she sensed the difference.  Hopefully, all the fun she'll have with her peers and Ms. Mary Beth, will work in our advantage for school on Thursday.

 Getting out of the car at school, her lucky penny.

Posing with her backpack.  (No, we didn't buy her that Vera Bradley, it was a gift.)

 Hannah and Daddy, both are all smiles.

 Hannah walking upstairs to her classroom.  She picked out her first day outfit all buy herself.

 Hannah's classroom and big hugs for mom.

 Hannah's seat and very own pencil box.  As we left, Ms. Mary Beth was passing out all sorts of goodies to put inside.

 The rest of her class has arrived.

 Making friends with her neighbor.

Gobble - Gobble

Well I finally killed something in Oregon, besides brain cells.  A few friends and I have been doing some turkey hunting and have had a pretty good time.  This particular hunt reminded me of goose hunting with my dad when I was a kid, it was freezing cold, snowing sideways, and I wasn't dressed warm enough.  We called in an elk and a turkey, and at one point I think I could have got them both in one shot.  His beard was 9 inches and he was a good looking bird.  Hopefully there will be another post soon of turkey number 2.  Stay tuned.....

Easter Egg Fun

Easter fun began on Saturday with the local John Day egg hunts.  Hannah was very excited to put her egg hunting skills to the test.  Although there were plenty of children and parents hunting eggs, Hannah brought home a whopping 3 dozen hard boiled and plastic eggs. 

 

Posing before the hunt with Mommy.

 Waiting ever so patiently for the fun to begin.

On the move!!!

 

Some of Hannah's egg findings.

 Very proud parents, and the egg hunter extraordinaire.

Easter Sunday started off with a special delivery, we all received Easter baskets filled with wonderful delights.  The Easter Bunny delivered some very special goodies, and hid eggs to boot.  We spent the afternoon over at our friends home for Easter Brunch, and yet again Hannah got to hunt eggs, and prove she is a mighty egg hunter.

 Easter Morning, Hannah woke up to a special treat left to her by the Easter Bunny.

(Can anyone say, spoiled?)

Hannah spending time with one of her best buds, Colter.  Here they are resting after a long sprint of egg hunting.

 Life is grand!

Colter let Hannah ride his pedal less bike. 

We've Come A Long Way

We've come a long way since the first time Hannah met the Easter Bunny.  Check out her progression...

2010

 

2011

2012

Santa was never an issue, but for some reason the Easter Bunny has been a large threat the last two years.  Even though, we would have loved for the same facial reaction to continue (mainly for our amusement), we are proud of Hannah for overcoming her fear.  Not to mention, we have potentially saved thousands of dollars in future psych visits.