And for the grand finale... here are Alex, Mason and Paris at the Billings airport getting ready to leave for home.

and, oh, what a plane trip it was... If only I ever remembered that two year olds do not travel well or quietly (at least my two-years olds didn't and don't :) )

We released our frogs today... back to the creek where we first caught them as tadpoles. We will all miss them!

Tonight was the Vacation Bible School ice cream social

Paris and Alex were dancing together during the songs this am at VBS.
Alex got a big hug from Fox, whom he idolizes.

Patrick, Jennifer, Paris, Alex and Mason- all very excited to get ice cream.

Alex was wearing his hat like Uncle Mike!

While the boys were on the johns today, Paris was perfecting a new look.

VBS started today. Paris and Alex were very nervous at first, but by the time I picked them up, they were great!

This is Paris' 6th VBS in five years, and she has not worn the allotted t-shirt in a one :)

After VBS we hit McDonalds and the park with Gill, Jennifer and Patrick.

Paris fancified her swim suit cover-up.

Paris just started "swimming" (more like a dog-paddle :)) on her own. For Mason's part, he said "I see a bee, it hurts" because a bee was floating next to him :).

Happy 4th of July!!

We spent the morning at a parade and picnic at the park with Gill, Robert, Jennifer and Patrick.

The kids gobbled down cookies at 10 am :)

A few more pictures from MT

Sy, Soren and Paris.

Paris LOVES Maddie!

... and LOVES Uncle Mike!

Paris wanted to hold Caitlin forever.

Paris and I got to take a special trip to MT this weekend- we saw a lot of family and friends!

Maddie, Paris and Jeff at Scott Rupert's wedding.

Paris, Mom, Maddie and Caitlin on a walk to see Pam's new house.

Mom, Jeri, Lenore, Lin Sue, Susan and Penny

The unveiling ceremony at the new ballpark.

Bill Raines, the artist, being introduced to our family.

Dan, Trent, Pam, Maddie Jeff and Mom.

Paris and her new, adorable cousin, Caitlin. Paris was absolutely in love with her!

Alameda Beach

It was a beautiful day at the beach. Right before we left the wind picked up and added some extra excitement.

We had to cool off tonight from the 105 temp. When we left the pool at 8pm it was still 95.

Major Mission Accomplished!!

Late night.

Paris and Mason set up camp tonight with Misty, our neighbor's dog. Alex was already sound asleep in his bed.

Alex's new bunkbed!!