I really enjoy reading this book. It's informative, educational, and the best thing about it, it's FUNNY! I've read some of it to Katie and we can't help but crack up. It has helped ease of lot of tension about the "unknowns", putting things in perspective. Here are a few words of advice it gives the "expectant father". :)
< NEVER ask her, "Are you sure you're hungry? You just ate."
< Gain 30 pounds (just to show her you're totally committed)
< Massage a body part of hers you don't usually touch.
< Do the dishes (but load the dishwasher properly - See tip #46)
< Allow her to win every argument. (I do this already) :)
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Dad's Pregnant too :)
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Yellowstone 2010
Katie enjoying the sun on a cold rock in Gardiner River at Yellowstone. We ended up taking a short hike from our camp ground in Mammoth. We had to cross a narrow metal suspension bridge over the river. We didn't know at the time, but just further downstream this river meets up with a natural hot spring. They call it "Boiling River." You can bath in it just as long as you don't put your head under. (per Yellowstone)
Wraith Falls. It was nice easy hike near our campsite. Trying not to overdue ourselves. As we were hiking we were approached by hundreds of prairie dogs. They were everywhere!! And not afraid of us. We saw lots of evidence of a recent fire and animal poo or what Katie called as "tree stumps".
This picture was disappointing to say the least. Two bison decided to graze in a grass field just in front of our tent. One even rolled over to scratch his back. You can see him laying down on the right. These guys decided again to visit that evening. This time they were in middle of the campground just grazing on whatever they can find. We got them on video as well as an curious elk. Wildlife is abundant here! Which is why this is one of my favorite national parks!
Had to be the most spectacular and beautiful sites we have ever seen! It's called Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. We wanted to hike down to the river, but the trail was closed due to ice. We ended up taking this picture from a bench where we had lunch. The colors, the shear size, the sounds of the waterfall it was truly amazing.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Wavin' Flag
I first heard this song on Austin City Lights a few months ago. Its the official 2010 FIFA Worldcup Anthem. Its a great song, check out the video someone made below! The games begin in a month in South Africa. I can't wait!!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Finally A Souvenir
Have you ever felt the need to purchase a souvenir? I have and I finally found the perfect one for Montana. Its a bear fly fishing. You couldn't ask for anything more Montana that that.
He will be sitting on my desk at my next new job!! Wherever that will be. To remind me where we were and be an inspiration for our next adventure.
Its nice to have a souvenir that I will actually hold on to and use. Really, how often do we take home a must own awesome souvenir to only box it up and never use it or see it? You know that Hawaiian grass skirt dancer, the shot glass, the collectible spoon, the state shaped key chain, the oversize t-shirt, the mug, or ugly ball cap.