So we took another trip to Montana this summer. The purpose of our trip was to spend time with "Bum Papa" who is Marcie's Grandfather. He has been diagnosed with colon cancer, so we wanted to take a trip while he was still feeling good and spend some quality time with him. When not visiting him, we had a great time doing "Montana" stuff. The above picture is Andrew at Branham Lake. He LOVES to throw rocks in water...any water works. Andrew got to go camping with his Daddy and leave Mommy and Marianne in town. He had a great time, but was very tired by lunch on the second day.
Marianne had her first blueberry pancakes....Enough said.
After the camping adventure, we set up the tent in the basement of Nana and Papa's house. The kids had so much fun!!! Here's a classic happy face from the little girl. Its not to hard to know when she's having a good time!
All that playing wiped Marianne out. She fell asleep between her feet and because we are mean, we took a picture instead of making her more comfortable. It just doesn't get better than sleeping babies...
Speaking of that sweet baby of ours, she's growing W.A.Y. too fast! She will be a year old next month. I (Marcie) have started to plan her big celebration, and we can't wait to remember the day our little Princess came into our lives. She has been a huge blessing to many people. I still remember hearing the words from the specialist that we probably wouldn't have our own kids. I'm so thankful that God is bigger than any specialist. Every time I look at my wonderful children, I remember God and his love for us. Knowing how many times we brought this issue to prayer just reaffirms how God promised that in HIS will our desires become real.
Andrew's new favorite game is "airplane" he loves it. The only danger is he likes to force himself to dive over our heads....so we always play by the couch for a soft landing.
I did it. I broke down....almost literally, and cut my baby's hair. I swore I wouldn't, but it needed to be done. She had a ring all the way round her head that was a good 2-3 inches longer than the hair around it. I didn't cut the top because its too fun to put piggy's and bows in, but I evened the rest of it out. 
What you see all over Marianne is grape salad. She really enjoys her food, and I really don't like stain treating....so she wears no clothes often when we eat. A bib just isn't enough for this little one. Dinner (and sometimes lunch) is often followed by a fun time in the tub.
Marianne got this new blanket last night. I've never seen an 11 month old get so excited about a blanket. It is now a favorite, I think. Thanks Mrs. Van Der Hulst!
Paul and I went the the JV foot ball game last night. Andrew was so good for our babysitter (thanks Anna). We snuck into his room when we got home and couldn't resist trying to wake him up by taking this priceless picture. He looks so innocent. I needed that after a bit of a tough day. He has definitely been showing us his tough and tumble side lately. Gotta love little boys.
