Sunday, July 12, 2009

Steamboat Springs

We went to Steamboat Springs for the 4th of July. We found a great spot to watch the Steamboat Parade. Linnea enjoyed watching the action.

But liked eating her toes even more.

She may be cute...

...but here comes trouble!

Linnea's first rodeo. Future cowgirl?

Coors, Dad? Really?? I thought you had taste.

Hey, this actually fits me.

Perfect!!

Linnea discovers that grated cheese is pure bliss.

But it's hard to figure out how to get it inside your mouth!
Ptthbt.
In the end she decided to wash it all down with one big chug.

But was still covered in cheese!

This is Zeeba at air traffic control, wishing Pippi and Ru a good trip!

Summer Fun

We took Linnea swimming at Boulder Reservoir, which is as close as you get to a beach in the middle of the Rockies!

The 'sand' was quite a success, in spite of being useless at making sand castles!

Standing all by herself!

Linnea has developed a frightening obsession with mouthing beer bottles.

And appears to have also perfected the drunken stumble (but I assure you, she's never actually tasted a drop!)

But she's ready to be the Official Spokesperson of Boulder Beer (in another 20 years).






Saturday, June 27, 2009

Backpacking!

Linnea's first backpacking trip! She had her very own set of long underwear, and baby smartwool socks.

Riding the Daddy Pony around camp = endless fun.

Dinnertime! The little lounger ate like a horse.

And then had Muppy for dessert.

We could never leave without Muppy!

It was pretty chilly (almost 10,000 ft) so Linnea had to wear a snowsuit to bed! She wasn't thrilled, but it was totally adorable.

Early morning exercises in the forest.

Stealing Mom's sunglasses at Crater Lake (a favorite pastime).

Lander the Amazing Pack Dog, who carried all of his own stuff plus most of our water. He's also (slowly) getting used to everyone we pass laughing at his sunglasses.

Linnea learns to drink from a nalgene!

Practicing her hunt seat equitation on a log. Look at that balance!

'Hey, why aren't we getting anywhere?'

Flying!!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Mike and Linnea took a quick trip to Pasadena for Bob's 60th Birthday Baseball BBQ Bash, where they had lots of fun!

Linnea finally got to meet (and play with) with her cousin Minna, who is six months old.

We also had a wonderful visit from our friend Kate, who lives in New York. We went on a beautiful hike in Rocky Mountain National Park.

The happy hikers!

She especially enjoyed watching the bold squirrels.