We are unlucky in that neither of our families live in Missoula. But we are so fortunate that we get to see and spend quality time with our families quite often, considering the distance between us. Each spring break, Martin parents Valerie and Martin graciously make the long trip west to visit us in Montana for Valerie’s spring break week. In year’s past, we have ventured to Cooke City (aka the snowmobile ride to no return) and x/c skied Lolo Pass (shirt-less for some of us). This year’s trip highlights included a wonderful salmon dinner with all of the grandparents (yes, Finley was completely spoiled with more attention than she could imagine possible), visiting the beautiful nesting Trumpeter Swans in Ronan, Finley’s infant swimming class, shopping in Hamilton, and spending time bonding with Finley. There were many giggles, smiles, and a blow-out or two (of the diaper-type). It was a wonderful week and as always, it went by way too quickly. As this is the last year that Valerie will be teaching (she’s retiring in June), we are really looking forward to them spending more time out here with us in the future.
So, here are a few photos from our week together. My parents came through Missoula on their way home from Arizona so we even got to have a special dinner with ALL of us together, which was so memorable!
