We spent the day yesterday around Red Lodge, where we ventured up to the Pass. This is an area atop the mountains between Montana and Wyoming that is filled with snow 12 months per year. Just last month there was well over 6 feet of snow, whereas yesterday, we found one area with 5 feet and lots and lots of grass. It was strange having a snowball fight in shorts. Mya couldn't quite figure out what the deal was with the snow. She touched it, tasted it and touched it some more. We enjoyed the drive, and stopped along the way to take in the beautiful view. On the return trip, we enjoyed lunch in Red Lodge and took in a few of the cute shops to break up the drive.
Claire is nine months old. She is such an active kid, always on the go. She no longer lays nicely when we change her diaper. It is quite the challenge. She is getting rather quick at crawling, so we have to move just as quickly to keep her out of where she doesn't belong--the fridge, cupboards, etc. Developmentally, she is right on track or maybe a bit advanced in our biased eyes. She crawls, pulls herself up, is beginning to move from one piece of furniture to another, mostly eats table food, and imitates us (both in the noises we make or actions--knocking on a door). When we hold her hands, she is beginning to take steps without much guidance. On Saturday, she made her first attempt to climb a step. Sadly, it ended with her sliding down. She has three teeth--two on the bottom, one on top with another coming in on top. Ten things we love about her: 1. her smile 2. her curiosity 3. the way she holds our hands or her own hands when she sleeps 4. her easy-goingness 5....
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