Hotter den Hades

I'm sure you've all heard this by now, but it's been hot as blazes over here in Southwest Montana. We got out of town one weekend and landed ourselves a grand ol' time at Cliff and Wade Lakes, which were surprisingly cool, spring fed, and lined with pine trees, despite their odd location in the (relatively) flat, treeless, rolling waves of grain lining the Upper Madison River.

Whoppers

Grandpa and Jeanne came out for a visit recently and we all went fishing on the Yellowstone. I didn't really get the whole fly-fishing thing until my dad started reeling in some whoppers. Now I'm hooked, too.
Speaking of whoppers, where do you think I go my thighs?

Summertime

Although I enjoy sleeping in the sensory-deprivation chamber that is the basement, sometimes I get a little nervous about missing key family events. So this morning, for example, I climbed out of bed really super early and woke up mom and dad. The sun was shining, so I don't know what the problem was, but it took them a while to get the coffee going and the Cheerios poured.

I've got a lot to do today--swimming, swinging, sliding, you name it. It's going to be another scorcher, so I've got to go lather up with sunscreen. See ya.

Paris v. Skogen

So this is what my parents were up to while I was enjoying my retreat at Skogen. Hm...looks like a lot of boring eating to me.

I, on the other hand, got to frolik in the lush parkland of Whidbey Island with my pal, Fleta and my Mor Mor and Bacco. I got to see ALL my Seattle cousins and even spend a few days at Zoe and Van's house. It's good to be home, but I gotta say the cats aren't nearly as interesting as Fleta and my mom and dad don't know how to tickle quite as well as Bacco. Nevertheless, I love my neighborhood park, the pool, and getting reacquainted with all my toys. Life is good.

Birthday girl

Birthday girl, originally uploaded by Hazel Glaze.

I recognize I've been a little lax about this whole blog thing. As you may or may not know, I'm two now, with all the responsibilities and obligations that come with it. I'm actually sleeping right now, and have delegated today's blog to my mom.

This is a photo from my birthday in April. It started out with fun. Nannie came to town for the occasion and bought me a brand new TRIKE, which I love. Then we had a bewildering easter egg hunt and brunch at Karen and Stewart's house. I had to lay down after that. When I woke, we had a little dinner (chips and catsup) and FINALLY got to go to the park. The evening was just about perfect. Unfortunately, everyone insisted on singing that blasted, sad song "Happy Birthday". Fortunately, they made it up to me with an extra large serving of cake before bed. Now that's what I'm talkin' about...

Consider Spring

Winter's coming to an end and it's time to dust off some of my backyard toys - you know, spring cleaning and all. My sandbox seems to be thawing and the cats managed to use other parts of the yard as their litter box, so I'm ready to get back to the building projects I started last fall. Speaking of building projects, we started a remodel project on the house this week and I've had a great time supervising the work that's being done. There was an excavator digging holes right outside my bedroom window for a few days this week which made for some thrilling post-nap viewing. My parents seem to be uncertain about what it's going to be like living in a construction site for the next three to four months. Not me, I'm psyched!

SureShot '06

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Originally uploaded by Tim Schaub.

Is this not the coolest picture of me?

Mosher Creek

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Originally uploaded by Hazel Glaze.

When Mor Mor and Bacco were in town, we went for a ski up Mosher Creek. I get to sit in this pretty little cocoon when we go skiing and eat popcorn. It's pretty cool, except sometimes I get REALLY bored. I'd say overall this was a good trip. There was lots of snow and trees and beautiful scenery.

Main St Christmas

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Originally uploaded by Hazel Glaze.

In all the main intersections along Main Street (there are five), the city puts up these huge gawdy lights and tinsle things that look like giant octopi. That's one of the coolest and weirdest things about Christmas in Bozeman. The other weird thing is the lack of snow. Fortunately we got a big dump last week. It's rad. I love snow.

I hope you all had a nice New Year. I don't have any New Year's resolutions because I'm pretty much perfect just the way I am. I noticed that my mom and dad bought a bathroom scale that says I'm 28 pounds. I've stepped on it about 100 times just to make sure, and now I'm really sure. But you never know, it could change in just a week....

Advent Season

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Originally uploaded by Hazel Glaze.

Mor Mor made us a super cool advent calendar for Christmas this year. I open one or two or four gifts each day. We also got a Christmas tree that's full of lights and miniature colorful things like balls and boats and cows and goats and santas (moos, baas and bantas). It's really fun.

Free Floating

I finally got my Dad to take me out on the raft, and oh what an adventure! The wind was whipping up something fierce, but we forged ahead anyway. Since it was blowing downstream we made pretty good time. I got to enjoy a few bites of cheese sandwich, a pumpkin cookie, and apple cider while we floated downstream. There were bald eagles, geese, cows and deer on the river, too. What a day! Like my shades?

Cowgirl

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Originally uploaded by Hazel Glaze.

I love my daddy. He takes good care of me when my mom is out of town, which is happening all the time it seems.

House of Representatives

House of Representatives
Originally uploaded by Hazel Glaze.

I recently made a trip to Helena with my folks, 'cause my dad got an EcoStar award from the Governor. It was a lot of speeches and stuff, but my mom took me up to the top of the rotunda and I got to look down and screech. Then we got to see where the House and Senate sit. I liked that. I think I might be a politician one day.

Scrapbooking

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Originally uploaded by Hazel Glaze.

I have all these darn pictures and I just can't figure out how to organize them. I wish people would just learn how to blog.

Van-a-rama

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Originally uploaded by Hazel Glaze.

This is me in my van just a few days before it broke down. I really like camping a lot because I get to play in the dirt and frolik in various bodies of water. I also get to eat standing up, which is just about unbeatable.

Glacier

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Originally uploaded by Hazel Glaze.

Glacier is just about the most beautiful place on earth. Mom and dad took me on a really freaking long hike, and I got to get out and play with the squirrels on the top of this ridge. I had tons of fun.

Hank's cart

Grandpa's cart
Originally uploaded by Hazel Glaze.

I went to visit my great grandpa Glaze last week in Portland. He has this cool cart thing that he would spin me around in until I was dizzy and would careen into a wall and roll onto the floor. Naw, just kidding. He's a good, safe driver. Pretty cool great grandpa, too.

Green Man Group

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Originally uploaded by Hazel Glaze.

Parades are so cool! My dad and his green friends made a "Green Man Group" float for the annual Sweet Pea parade. Dad danced in the front of the truck, which my mom thought was really, really funny, and the rest of the guys stood on the flatbed and drummed out a beat on paint cans, 50-gallon drums, and buckets. I got to drive the truck with mom and wave at all the people, and I didn't even have to sit in my carseat! Way cool.

Mor Mor and Bacco

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Originally uploaded by Hazel Glaze.

My Mor Mor and Bacco came to visit last week while dada was floating on the upper Missouri River with some friends. I got to spend a whole day with Mor Mor, a whole day with Mama and a whole day with Bacco--and a whole lot of time at the swimming pool. Here's what Mor Mor and Mama did while I was hanging with Bacco. This is Sacajawea Peak in the Bridger Range. I hope to get up there one day.

Summit

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Originally uploaded by Hazel Glaze.

A couple weeks ago, me and my folks hiked up Hyalite Peak. It was a long hike, and really really pretty. I hiked the last three feet or so all by myself, which was hard work, but well worth the effort. The views were amazing. The valley behind us is the Paradise Valley, which runs from Livingston to the North Entrance of Yellowstone.

There was also a dog on the summit. I really like dogs a lot. Mom says we can't get a dog because we already have too many pets that we don't take very good care of, but I'm going to keep chipping away at her resolve. I'll take a dog over a good view any day.