Family Reunion in Idaho

After a couple of days in the Tetons, we continued to Idaho, where we spent a couple of days with my family and an evening with some of Mike's family.

The cousins had a pool party

Nora didn't love it

Seth did!

Clancy is just three months older than Nora

Kisses!

We went out on Robert's boat, which was lots of fun!

And "camped" with Grandma and Grandpa (we didn't spend the night)

Cousins got matching 4th of July outfits from Grandma! Getting a picture was a challenge.

Nora with Mike's Aunt June -- such a happy girl!

And with Grandma Brough

Family Vacation: Teton National Park

We spent a couple of days in Teton National Park last week at the UW Research Station. It was gorgeous and relaxing and fun. Here are some highlights:

Lodge at the research station

Taking a nap in our cabin

The view from the dock at the research station

Our lovely host, my colleague Mary Ann.

Mike and I hiked to Grand View Point while Mary Ann played with Nora.

Here we are at the top!

We had a great time!

Summer 2012

Autumn on UW campus -- so beautiful!

Autumn is here, with red leaves and cooler temperatures. I didn't share much here about the summer that followed our trip to Europe in May, so here's a round-up of some of our trips and activities.

• We want to all of the Snowy Range Theatre productions; my favorite was "Always . . . Patsy Cline," but we also really liked "Santaland Diaries."
• I went to the American Library Association's annual meeting. This year it was in Anaheim (I didn't do any Disney-related stuff, though).
• We went to local parades and 4th of July celebrations.



Melissa walked with the Albany County Democrats in the Jubilee Days parade

• We spent a weekend with my family in Idaho and saw my brother Nick, recently returned from two years in Seattle.
• Celebrated Mike's 33rd birthday!

Birthday present!

• Had visitors from Albuquerque! Mike's brother, Bob, and his family came for a few days.

Here's Isaac and Uncle Mike, going for a hike at Vedauwoo. So cute!

• Had visitors from Idaho! My mom and brother Nick came over Labor Day weekend.

We're going to spend the autumn working hard (fall semester is the busiest), traveling to conferences, and getting ready for the baby girl to join us!