A late but good start

Hamilton, Montana It’s hard to get moving when you’re hanging out with people you enjoy. Worked out in the end anyway: We’re in Hamilton, Montana. We got a later than planned start on the day because Jonah proved a little fussy during the night...

One day’s journey

Spokane, Washington Battle Ground to The Dalles to Ritzville to Spokane in 93 degree weather. Friends reunited. Joe and I have never been ones to resist staying up late. Last time around we were playing computer games. This time we were talking politics. In light of...

Eastward ho!

Battle Ground, Washington A trip to Montana for Jonah’s first extended car ride. We’ll see how it goes. As Erin’s Western University classes fade into memory, we turn now to the next big agenda item: A trip to Montana. I’ve been wanting to get...

All systems go for Capt. Nuzzle Bunny

Of course he was none too happy about being stabbed four times. Jonah turned 10 weeks today, and we headed to Kaiser for his two month “Well Baby” checkup. I don’t know if by “Well Baby” they mean “well, yes, that’s a...

On big party weekend

For what it’s worth, it made up for the lousy Independence Day. Matt and Ginger held a BBQ on Saturday night with yummy eats, a game of croquet, and a few rounds of Bocce. (Not, as Maria was quick to point out, “Bocce Ball” which would be the...