OUR TRIP TO BEAUTIFUL YELLOWSTONE

OK so the pictures are posted backwards- sorry for that and sorry for so many, I could not just pick a few, I have the same problem when I scrapbook. So long stroy short...my tire blew off the rim, in a residential area, going maybe 15 mph. We are thankful it happened just around the corner from my most favorite and bestest aunt and uncle. They took care of me again! Thanks so much Aunt Teri and Uncle Brent!!
Yellowstone was beautiful but also very cold. It was rainy and very wet and add some slush for fun!
1 of 7 bears that Scott saw! Some were far and some were too close for comfort.
Our little squirrel that hung out on our table to eat our scraps!
So the sign did not stop Scott, Claudia, or RC.
This is the black bear they stocked from our camp.
Some of many elk we saw.
Kellen having S'More fun.
Hiding in a rock.
The Yellowstone Falls- so pretty.
As we walked to the over look of the falls Kellen said, "Mom, I didn't know this was in the world!" Even a 5 year old boy was taken by the beauty our Heavenly Father has created for us.
My boys and I checking out the upper falls.
Boys at Morning Glory Pool.
Boys at bubbling Paint Pots.
Scott and Jakob at Old Faithful. This was a good one from Old Faithful.
Scott, Riley, RC, and Dad hangin at camp.
Cousins have fun while the adults set-up camp.

THE GREATEST DAY OF SCOTT'S LIFE

So I might be lying when I say this was the greatest day of Scott's life, but I bet it ranks pretty high on the list. We went to the game with some friends Julie and Kent and left the boys with grandpa. The high-lights were... 1) Edgar Martinez throws out the first pitch. Just to back log, Scott and Kellen saw Edgar's last career home-run at a game in Texas.
2)Ichiro had some nice hits. Although his hitting streak ended the night before, this game we got to see #1 of his new hitting streak (which may have ended this game, I don't know, I don't keep up as much as Scott does) And yes, Ichiro is looking right at me!!
3)Ken Griffey Jr. Returns to Seattle and Scott got to see him play.
4)Not only did Scott got to see him play, but Jr. brought Ichiro in for the winning run! He hit a double in the 8th and that was enough to win the game. Scott was brought to tears! OK so I am lying again, but the tears were building I know it!

K DUB (DUB= SHORT FOR "W")

Kellen really loves playing all sports, however baseball holds a special place. I really have no clue why!! This is Coach Blaine and Kellen at the banquet.
Kellen was on the City of Richland Little League team The Mets aka The Bees. No they are not linked in any way. The team name is The Mets, but when the Kids saw their uniform they went with The Bees, which really does make more sense than The Mets.
Kellen wanted to see the world through Scott's eyes while they were on the father-son campout. They had a great time. Kellen just loved to hang out with dad in the tent. After they set-up and took a rest on the bed, Kellen had his hands behind his head, was looking up to the sky and said "Ah this is the life."
Very Early morning at the river- getting ready to hike.
Hiking with dad at their camp out.
Showing off his dirty uniform. Kellen loved to slide in baseball. It is true there is no need at all to slide in t-ball/coach pitch, however most of the kids found some reason to try it out.
Give 3 Cheers for the preschool grad!! Kellen finished his 2nd year with Mrs. B and is so ready to go to the "big School".

JAKOB DOUBLE W

Jakob agrees with Bill Cosby... Jell-O Pudding Pops are delicious!
Jakob is 3! We went to Chuck-E-Cheeses with his cousins and Grandma Cook! He (and his brother) loved his dirt cake with the MONSTER TRUCKS. Kellen wants one now.
Umm so little boys know how to make messes. I walked in the kitchen and this is what I found. I never heard anything, from the egg or Jakob. Apparently he got into the fridge, found the eggs, dropped one and tried to clean it up with the Kleenex. The box of Kleenex has to be replaced more often now that Jakob uses them to clean-up... at least he tries.
This is who I found when looking for the guilty.
And apparently he tried to put the egg back.
Jakob and Kellen both love to ride their scooters.
Takin' a walk with daddy.
Just getting his adjustment.
This is Jakob's cut lip. He was climbing on the step stool and fell off. He bit through his lip and it was pretty bloody, however it healed rather quickly. When asked what happened he would point to himself, then to the floor and fall down. Trying to explain it does not do justice, it really was pretty cute.

WHO'S READY FOR MONSTER JAM!!

We took the boys to Spokane for Monster Jam. We did not tell them what were doing, for a couple reasons. 1~ We wanted it to be a suprise and 2~ We did not want a million questions about when we were going. So here we are in front of Monster Mutt Dalmation, I know it's a creative name. Jakob liked the tongue.
Grave Digger is always a crowd favorite. I know, I know way to much about monster trucks! But that is what happens with no little girls.
Obviously the arena is very loud. Kellen was a little more sensitive than Jakob was. Kellen wore his ear protection from the time we stepped in, to the time we left. Jakob wanted to experience the trucks in all their glory, he took his off during the free style part (probably the loudest part of the show).
I am a pretty awesome photographer. This is Grave Digger straight up! Perfect Shot!
Monster Mutt Dalmation Jumpin' Big! The lady drivers always go for the big air! She really did do way more than any of the men. After the show we had dinner with one of my roommates from BYU-Idaho, Arianne and her family. We did not get pictures, I don't know why...Thanks so much Ari and Jason it was so great!
Jakob was out before we were out of Spokane! The show and dinner wiped him out! I guess his ear protection and Grave Digger pillow helped him keep the memory alive a little longer.
Kellen Out!