Hiking to Grinnell Glacier

On our recent trip to Glacier National Park, celebrating its 100 year anniversary, we hiked to Grinnell Glacier. Part of the hike (6 miles up) was cold and rainy and we both wished we had gloves. Some say if you've seen one glacier, you've seen them all, but we are glad we took the hike--all 12 miles of it. There once were 150 glaciers in the park; now there are only 25.

If you read the paper today (July 29) you might have seen that naturalist Jack Hanna had to use his bear spray three times on a bear on this very path. Paul is standing at the exact spot where the bear cub of 125 lbs. or more confronted Jack (or at least it might have been close to the exact spot.) We were there two days earlier without the bear spray. Some would say "hardy;" others might say "foolhardy." In either instance, we think we'll carry bear spray next time we're hiking in the park.

Here's Jennifer above Grinnell Lake far below. Notice the beautiful color characteristic of glacial fed lakes.

Summer Time Again

Warm weather has returned the girls to the pool. The pool is a bit more crowded with three kids who are all bigger than last year.

Baby Stella is warmed up by Nan. Grandma's name has been shortened by the twins.

The happy parents who a very close to a moving to a bigger house. Watch for news on their blog.

Big Day at the Green House - Twin Three Year Olds

Remember what it is like to be three. Addie and Jazz just got there to day. What fun. Cakes and candles. Hamburgers and french fries at Papa place. New dress to twirl in. Just too much fun. Big party tomorrow with all of their little friends. Watch the Miriam blog for more details.

Model Material - Sweet Stella

Stella is pictured here with dear friend Mary Magnus, the Green children's extra set of grandparents. Stella is now modeling for money. We are waiting for her big breakthrough on the cover of some national magazine. Keep working Stella!

SLS Trip To Jefferson City MO Capitol

Thomas Hart Benton painted a mural in the Missouri Capitol building. I love his work. He so well captures the spirit of hard working Missourians.

This one nearly got him in trouble as it was considered to risque for the walls of the hallowed halls of the Capitol building. Seems pretty tame by today's standards. Butt who am I to say?

Must have a group shot of the seventh graders by TJ himself. We all had a great time.

This is a memorial to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Now for your quiz. What is Lewis's first name. Clark's first name? What was the name of their faithful dog - hint, it starts with an "s". Oh - ye old salts will never get it... Shiver My Timbers....

More Babies Being Added

Mary, Jennifer's sister, and her daughter Phillis, pose at a baby shower held for Baby Parker in the Kansas City area by Tiffany Pattison.

Phillis displays a knitted baby afghan made in honor of Grandma Lois and passed along by Miriam. Sister Emily looks on.

Mary, Phillis, and Phillis' mother-in-law, Kari Parker pose for a photo.

Little Helpers

Where did the month go? I took a little break from the blog for a time of thought and introspection. I was seeking answers to some of life's deeper questions. I am happy to report that when looking deeper I discovered that I am very shallow, much like the Platte River in Nebraska. So back to my shallow ways and blogs. I thought I would share this lovely picture of Addie and Jazz helping PaPa do the dishes. It is so rewarding to see the next generation start down the path of not using those wasteful automatic dishwashing machines... Hands On is always better!