Friday, July 18, 2008

4th of July in Montana!!!

Kennet loves this picture...he says "See, I'm funny, everyone (Cameron and Becky) is laughing!"
Ryan, Christina and Dede also listening to Kennet's stories...
Dede, Mom (Barb), Little Bryce, Jim and Candy enjoying the bonfire.
Nine Mile Ranch where we gathered to honor and remember my grandparents.
CranBonMilBert Clan...weird, we were actually standing in that order too (yes, we had family reunion tees made)!
Dad showing off his new hat (no, that is not his hair, it is part of the hat and he thinks it is really funny!)
Baby Shower on the deck for Christina and Ryan, they are expecting in October!
Cameron trying to convince Drew to go on the Jet-Ski...
More chatting by the bonfire and waiting for dark to do fireworks!
Mom and Bryce trying to stay awake for fireworks!

Elsa and Bryce in the kiddie pool, not quite warm enough for Elsa in the lake! Thanks for my new suit Auntie Becky!
Auntie Brittany with Drew and Papa Bryce.
Morning of the 4th of July - Cousins Bryce, Elsa and Drew playing! We sent this picture to my cousin Brett and his wife Carlen who delivered their baby girl on July 4th just after midnight! Welcome Maren Mae, you little firecracker!! Can't wait to meet you!
Elsa's first boatride! She loved it!
Daddy even let her drive a little!!

Kennet and I took Elsa over to Flathead Lake for 5 days over the 4th of July and met up with the whole Bondurant clan for a reunion of sorts. We had beautiful weather and really had a chance to relax and enjoy the lake and each other! The whole family was there! My Mom and Dad and his brother Jim (wife Candy (CA), daughter Christina, her husband Ryan (Portland) and even their baby on the way, my Aunt Dede (AZ), the Cranes (Becky, Stuart, Bryce and Drew of NM), Brittany and Cameron (Polson!) and Kennet, Elsa and I! It was quite the Grizwald holiday and we had a blast and can't wait to all get together again soon!

Monday, July 7, 2008

Trip to Minnesota in June!

Kennet, Elsa and I took a week off in June and went to Minnesota to visit family and friends for a much-needed vacation! We had a great trip!! We were able to be there for Kennet's first Father's Day, Anna (our niece)'s 2nd birthday, and to introduce Elsa to Uncle Nathan and Aunt Hande in town from New York. It was a busy week but a ton of fun! We took in the Minnesota Zoo, some outlet shopping, played some golf, saw a Twins game, did a lot of celebrating (Kennet's first Father's Day, Marian is pregnant, Anna's B-Day, etc.), and really vacationed!! Here are some (a lot) of pictures! Enjoy!!



Auntie Marian and Uncle Charlie pose on the deck with Elsa.



Having fun with Anna and Elsa!


Far Far and Nona with the girls.Truly the Bertelsen Bunch!!


Even though the girls stayed with Susanna, we found matching Twins tees for them!
Happy 2nd Birthday Anna!!!!!!!!!
Posing in the 3 season porch!
Elsa is all dressed up for Anna's birthday party!
All the pictures of Nathan seem to have his eyes closed!?


Sea creature aquarium at the zoo, Elsa loved it!!
Giant turtle, what more can I say about this?
The ladies at the zoo!
Umbrella stroller brigade...
Dear friends (and golf buddies) John and Karey White!


Happy Father's Day Da-Da!!!!!!!!!
Daddy-Daughter time on Father's Day...
Elsa had a great time with cousin Anna all week, she misses her a lot!
Kennet and Elsa in the Tropics building at the zoo.
All smiles getting ready to take on the trek through the zoo!