08.2010

Our First Backpacking Trip

We started near Franklin Basin on Danish Pass on the Highline Trail. We made it about 14 miles which was pretty good considering Kyle was packing at least 80 pounds.

No turning back now.

We had so much fun.

Taking a brake for lunch on the Bloomington Lake.

Ben loved his first backpacking trip. He only cried for a little bit at night. I think he is going to be a good backpacker when he gets a little older.

This is a little taste of what the trail looked like on our way down. It was so steep.

Some of the trail was not managed all that well, but Kyle's contraptions was the best for the adventure. It held up very well and protected our little boy just great.

This is where we set camp up.

Family picture at Bloomington Lake.

At the end of our backpacking adventure. We ended up at Willow Flats.

Grandpa Steve-O met us with chili to end our fun trip.

Ben thought he was so cool driving down the road with just a seat belt.

August 2010

Party Time in the Bath Tub!

Ben loves the bath. Whenever I start the water for the bath he is crawling and trying to get into that tub. Even if it means leaving his clothes on. He loves playing with the bath foam and watching it disappear.

August 2010

This is what my cute, peaceful, sleeping baby usually looks like. Normally, I would leave him sleeping in his swing, but one day I went into the kitchen to finish dishes, when I came back this is what I found.

He had climb out of his swing to eat and play with the dirt.

I don't know what the deal is with dirt, but he loves it.

07.25.10

8 Months

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7.04.2010

4th of July and Rodeo Weekend

My mom bought all the boys matching shirts and horses for the rodeo. They were all so cute and had a blast with those horses.

july

Ben's First Haircut

Good day to give our boy a little cut. He sat very still for the most part and was very good. I can't wait till his hair grows longer so it will curl better. I love the color of his blonde hair. It is so soft and so much fun to play with.

6.2010

West Piney Lodge

Every year the Egbert Family gets together for one heck of a time at West Pine Lodge.

If you are lucky enough or if you wake up real early you can caught a glimpse of the moose getting his morning drink out of the stream.

Some of the things we do at West Pine Lodge are: A lot of Hikes, Kayaking, Bike Rides, Contest of who can go down the huge slide the fastest and funniest, Kick Ball, Fish Pond, Cake Walk, Teddy Bear Picnic, Scary Walk at night, Games, Mexican Fiesta and Pinata, Talent Show and much more.

Hikes that we went to:

Lakes that we kayaked in:

Scotty ended up flipping on the river. He lost his shoes, got drenched, and had to walk through the jungle part with no shoes. Good thing his camera was waterproof. He sat in the car the rest of the time with the heaters going full blast trying not to get hypothermia.

kyle had to help get all the water out while Bob and I found his shoes.

How many bikes can you fit into one truck? How many people can you fit in one truck with all the bikes? Might be a real stinky ride but 11 is the winning number.

Bob wins for the biggest BIFF. He flipped over his bike got all bruised and scratched up. Wish he had a camera on his helmet. We could have won a lot of money on Americas Funniest Videos. Bob always has pretty good Biffs. A couple of years ago he fell down the side of the mountain with a blindfold on. He should e required to wear a camera where ever he goes.

I thought it would be fun to go through the mud. I got most of the way before a sunk.

The bike ride was so much fun. So pretty. This was at the top of the ride, next came the whoop-ti-dos all the way down the mountain.

We all love West Pine Lodge. Can't wait to go again.