Grandpa & Grammy Visit

Grandpa Randy & Grammy (Edette) came to visit this weekend. We had a great time with them!

We enjoyed...
Hobo Dinners & S'mores in the Rain (and even a double rainbow!)

The S'mores were provided by a kit that the Rasmussens sent us! Man, we love them! How cute is that??

Dad & Edette were kind enough to drive me to Bozeman to buy our teenagers a car. (while the kids were at school & Brett was at work) We enjoyed lunch at the Naked Noodle & walked down the main street to check out shops & buy candy!!! ;)

Liberty was super excited when we brought the new car home. She loves it {for reals}! Silver Subaru

We took them to Justices football game & then to the Farmers Market. We shared some Mexican Street corn, kettle corn & got free flowers! Good day!!! {Plus we found Grandpa's lost Walkie Talkies so all was good! ;)

We also ate tons! Yummy!
We tried out Zuchinni Pizzas. (and made stuff with huckleberries)

They made us Crepes one morning. Delish!

We shared fancy Quesadillas with fresh garden stuff. So good!

We even played a few games. Winner!Winner! Chicken Dinner! LOL Brett and Justice were ashamed of their LOSER-ness so they hid their faces. ;)

It went way too fast and it rained us out of our hike! Darn! Guess they'll just have to come up again! Love you guys! XO

P.S. Thanks Dad for helping Brett with our yard projects! Sometime our Zipline will be function-able & awesome! ;)

Showing off His Football Skills

We took Grammy & Grandpa Randy with us to Justice's football game this morning. It was a little chilly! (way chilly for Grammy in her parka, gloves & hat!!! LOL) Good game, Buddy!

Hangin' in Lahaina

When we were done surfing, we decided to check out Lahaina. They are famous for this HUGE Banyan tree that takes up about an acre block. We ate lunch on the benches under the tree. The tree is ONE tree that has compensated for it's long branches by growing multiple trunks to keep itself up. It's gorgeous!

The Surfers also got a free Rootbeer Float at Cool Cat Cafe so we stopped by there to cool off and enjoy a treat before we all went our separate ways for the day! Yum! {The Williams got there before us so they sat at a different part of the restaurant.}

Grammy & Grandpa Randy Visit: Spring Meadow Lake

The first day Grammy & Grandpa were here- it was like Summer. We were even sunbathing on the back porch. However, the rest of the visit was more like Fall time weather! (Sorry Edette) Despite the chill in the air, we decided to share with them a walk around Spring Meadow Lake. It was so peaceful!

We spent a good chunk of our time looking for the Alphabet in nature so we could spell our last names. Here's what we found for CRUMP. Awesome!

Thanks for the visit, Grammy & Grandpa Randy! 

We love you guys! Come back soon.

Grammy & Grandpa Randy Visit: Painting

My Dad (Grandpa Randy) is quite the artist. I remembering him painting gorgeous oil paintings of Indians when I was growing up. [That reminds me- I need to figure out how to get my hands on one of those someday}
A couple years ago, he painted all the grandkids their favorite animal for Christmas.
People always blame (honor) my creative talents to my Dad. I think he is very talented and grateful he would share that with my family.
As a special treat, Grandpa Randy brought us up a fun way to express our creative energy! He brought us all canvas & we each did our own painting based off one he had done. [Acrylic not oil, this time] I loved how they were all so different. Even with a few getting frustrated (& NO for once it was NOT my Dad. Way to go, Daddy!) we are AMAZING!

Here's our finished projects:

Grammy & Grandpa Randy Visit: Fishing & Dancing

While the ladies did some dancing (see here & here), Grandpa & Brett took the rest of the kids out for a little fishing. We haven't had much luck catching things here in Helena. That is... until now! Check out these beauties they caught & ate for dinner! Good times!

Plus a little game of Monkey in the middle.

Grammy & Grandpa Randy Visit: Walking Mall

We took Grammy & Grandpa to the Walking Mall. We showed them the historic statues and murals. We stopped by the Birds & Beasley shop, the Lasso the Moon Toy Store, and the Parrot Confectionery for some candy. We took them all the way to the end to show them the Helena Fire Tower.

Then we took them to dinner at the Staggering Ox. Delicious!

Grammy & Grandpa Randy Visit: Firepit

We treated Grammy & Grandpa to a Fire-pit Dinner. Yum! & STINKY!!!

The kids collected the tall grass and started a huge bonfire!

Grammy & Grandpa Randy: Rattlesnake Hill

We took Grammy & Grandpa on a hike up Rattlesnake Hill. Whew! What a workout!!!

Here's a 360* view from the top:

Liberty called her friend and she came out on her roof to wave to us. How fun is that?

Unfortunately, we spent the next day finding these gross little things around and on us. Gross! Guess it's tick season in Montana!

Grammy & Grandpa Randy Visit

Grandpa Randy & Grammy made a visit to Helena this weekend. We were so excited to have them! This is the 1st time they have seen our new home in Helena. They brought us this amazing house warming gift. My Dad put the puzzle together and then framed it. We love it!

We did lots of things with Grammy & Grandpa while they were here so stay tuned for several posts of our Adventures.
But here's some of the random fun we had together:

Grandpa and the girls did a puzzle together:

Liberty & Grammy shared some love for music:

Justice made them breakfast one morning:

Grammy & Grandpa brought up color-changing earrings and barretts for the girls:

They brought up some games to play with the kids:

We took them to see the Capital Building:

Glory & Grammy spent quite  a few days as conjoined Twins. Stuck together like glue. Lots of giggling going on here.

They even joined the kids at school for lunch on Monday:

We also treated them to our Scone Tradition: