Camping with My Boy Shoes On...

Ming Mei is pretty proud of the 'boy shoes' that Grandma bought her. I think camping is the perfect place to wear them.

A coupla campground chicks cooling off their piggies in the stream.

Hanging out with Cousin Holden.

Mesmerized by the morning fire.

Happy Birthday Aunt Cindy!

Today is the big day for Cindy, but we acutally celebrated early this past week on the back patio at Grandma's house. Ming Mei love's hanging out with Aunt Cindy and the two together always leads to some'wildness.' We just can't figure out which one starts it by making the other one wild. :-) Happy B-Day, Sis.

Is There Any Wonder Why I Am So Smitten?

Good Times In Glacier National Park

Christmas in August? Mrs. Szym likes this photo, so it will probably make it on our Christmas card this year.

The boys and Ming Mei hanging on a Red Jammer (the tour busses used in Glacier). The big guy between Titus and Levi is our buddy Brad Demmert, Nate's roommate and friend of the Szym family since the mid 90s.

No meaningful trip to the wilderness is complete without a rock throwing competition.

And a hike just isn't a hike without a lunch break.

Bear Sightings!

Nate and Ming cozied up to this grizzly bear in the Lodge at McDonald Lake in Glacier Park.

And some cute little black bear wandered into the gift shop...

Water Babes

Ming Mei loves the water.

Mama loves the sun.

Daddio loves Ming Mei and Mama.

Big Nate Turns Two Two!

22 Candles calls for a big huff-n-puff.

Now that's what I'm talking about - a kiss for the birthday boy!

Not So Secret Pleasures

Big strawberries and Dora bouncy balls!

Le Beauty Parlor

Ming had her first 'official' visit to the salon yesterday. Up until this point, Mom has faithfully (and quite proficiently) owned 'beauty duty' for Ming's hair, but we decided that a tune up might be in everybody's best interest. As always, Ming Mei handled the experience in strike...and with a whole lotta cuteness.

Saturday at Manito Park

Today is one of those hot 90+ degree Spokane summer days. We spent a little time at Manito Park this afternoon enjoying the fruit of our tax dollars...

Inviting A Friend Over

Ming invited a friend over this week for a little fun - Alexander, from her pre-school class.

The thing about inviting friends over (especially with boys) is that it is so much fun to plan and prepare. When you're thinking about it all prior to the event, everything comes togther nicely in your mind. Then the day comes and things get out of contol quickly (especially with boys)...which more often than not leads to a meltdown.

Things got a little better after the...um...er...uh...episode.

Spying on Ming Mei from the Deck

Ming found a a restful place for her and her doggie to hang out in the backyard, so she decided to sit down and relax. You'll notice the yellow boots that she's wearing...they were Cousin Holden's at one time, but he outgrew them. Ming likes to put them on and stomp around.

Hot Tubbies

Actually that title will get me in trouble...
Let's go with Hot Tubbin' Hotties.

Ming and Mama enjoying Aunt Kim and Uncle Roger's backyard.

H2Overload

I arrived home from the weekend in Montana just as Ming was diving into her own private backyard pool party. Linda and I sat on the back patio and enjoyd the privacy of our backyard and got caught up on our respective weekend events. Our special little Ming found multiple ways to enjoy the water on this balmy evening in Spokaloo.