A Crack in the Earth: Badlands National Park, September 2003

A Touch of Green: Badlands National Park, September 2003

A Box Full of Toys: March 2008 Emily has a small open box that we have filled with toys for her to play with in our living room. Every so often, for no discernible reason, she climbs into the box with all of her toys.

Elk in the Woods, Part Two: Yellowstone National Park, September 2003 Throughout our visit to Yellowstone, Rachelle and I heard the evidence of elk in the rut. While we were hiking through the Upper Geyser Basin we repeatedly heard a male elk bugling from the woods nearby. We caught a few glimpses of him and the females with him in the woods.

Elk by the Firehole River: Yellowstone National Park, September 2003 Throughout our visit to Yellowstone, Rachelle and I heard the evidence of elk in the rut. While we were hiking through the Upper Geyser Basin we repeatedly heard a male elk bugling from the woods nearby. Eventually, they came down to the river, where we enjoyed an unobstructed view of them.

Serious About Her Swinging: April 2008

Emily Has a Secret: March 2008 Emily is going to be a big sister in October. She has no idea how much things are about to change.

Happiness Is a Blankey: May 2008