Last Seen in Ennis Montana...

Montana here I come!

Thanks to Papa and Tu Tu for providing us with the most amazing Cabin! It was surrounded by lush green lawns and all kinds of wildlife.

The moutains looked purple in the sunset, it was difficult to capture with the camera but it was so beautiful! We were also showered and entertained with heavy rain and thunderstorms but the lightening made it well worth it as it would light up the "Big Sky".

Riley loved going to the window and seeing all the animals that would pass by including cows, deer and horses. He really worked on his animal sounds this trip. Next time you see him ask him what a horse says, its hilarious!

Brown Trout The one that got away, that Paul would have let go anyway....

As you may know Riley is happiest when he has a ball to kick around. We didn't bring one on this trip because we didn't think we have a problem finding one in town. Little did we know that a ball would be so difficult find! Luckily after checking nearly every store in town the Hardware store sold us the last one in stock... A bright orange lopsided handball.

There are only a few places to eat in town and our favorite was the Ennis Cafe, Riley was all smiles after his Mickey Mouse pancake with whipped cream!

Papa and Tu Tu took us to The Yellowstone Bear and Wolf Discovery Park. Riley LOVED checking out the bears and growling like them too!

Playing with Uncle Larry's dogs Montana and Madison

Odell Creek Ranch and Wetlands

Riley went on his first river "float" down the Madison River. He was a bit weary at 1st but he managed to make it through with a smile on his face.

Having an Ice Cream Cone in Virginia City.... This Ghost town was so cool and filled with so much history!

Aunt Kadyn

Riley LOVES playing with Aunt Kadyn, she is easily his favorite person. This week she came over to spend the night and Riley had a blast playing blocks, watching movies, eating popcorn and cuddling with Kay-Kay.

Tavarua Surf Pics

Here are a few shots of Paul surfing in Tavarua at Cloudbreak from our trip this year. They were taken by world famous surf photographer Tom Servais...  Such an honor!

First Swimming Lesson

Riley had his first swimming lesson today with Daddy. He wasn't very happy, but Daddy pushed him through it. On a positive note he liked walking on the floaty and jumping to Daddy and he loved getting licorice after it was over. Hopefully his next lesson will go better.

This face sums up his experience... "I DON'T LIKE THIS!"

Ocean Festival and Soccer Tournament

This morning we to the Ocean Festival at the San Clemente Pier with Jared, Lindsey and Aven. Riley ran up and down the pier and watched the "eeng" (that's how Riley says surfing). 

And then we had a yummy breakfast at The Fishermans.

We met up again later in the afternoon in Fullerton to watch Aunt Kadyn play in her soccer tournament, her team won 1-0.

Riley LOVED sitting in Aunt Lindsey's lap, it was so cute, he just wanted to play with Auntie.

This is Riley trying to give Aven a high 5!

Go Kadyn!!!!

Paul took these pictures of Riley today and I had to post them because they are so funny! I'm not sure why Riley is only wearing a diaper and rain boots but I LOVE IT!

Fishies

Today we went to the Long Beach Aquarium and Riley absolutely LOVED it. He ran from tank to tank saying "FISHIES"! He didn't seem real interested in the sharks but he did touch a sting Ray!

Giving the scuba diver high five

Mesmerized by the sea lions After the aquarium we had lunch and Bubba Gump's. Riley had his 1st garlic shrimp and loved it. Is there anything this kid wont eat?

Orange County Fair

We went to the fair this weekend and decided to try some of the greasiest food we could find! (why not)? Last year we ventured for the chicken sandwich between crispy cream doughnuts, but this year we opted for a few new things....

1st, Paul had to win Riley a stuffed turtle, which he did.

Kingsley, Amy and Paul
These are a few of the items we didn't try...Deep Fried chocolate dog and deep fried cupcakes!
We did have one of these HUGE sausages with onions and Peppers, it was SO good!
These are deep fried Oreos (we could only eat 1 each) and a deep fried White Castle Burger (which Paul said was "interesting"). I couldn't manage to take a bite.

San Luis Obispo

We decided to take a quick trip to San Luis Obispo to visit Paul's Family... We stayed at Paul's Brother Ryan's Ranch. In the past Riley didn't like the horses, but on this trip he was much more interested in them!

On Our way up we always stop at Jacks Deli in Westlake, Riley LOVES the Pickles there!

Garden Cafe for Breakfast in Los Osos (A regular stop when we visit)

Cousin Trey makes the funniest faces!Paul, Riley, Ryan, Colton, Trey, Grammy and Eric with new cousin Owen! Then we went to the "Club" so the boys could swim and play with the water cooler :)

Riley LOVED the water! Or Not.....  Watching Diego and resting....

Riley and Trey chasing the Chickens at Avila Barn, Trey cracks Riley up!

Climbing through the Fence to see Trey's horse "Mine" Riley would get so excited to the horses! He woke up early every morning and ran outside to see them.