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Bozeman vacation
Museum of the Rockies holds a Disgusting Science themed camp which Ivan attended for the week. He ate toasted mealworms, participated in a booger toss, dissected an owl pellet, made “fart art,” and more with educational counselors from the museum.
Ivan just changed into his swimsuit behind these red porta-potties.
Ivan is not sure about Eric having that cup to fling water.
Water battle commences at the beach.
Both combatants are wet.
Water squirter power!
In the end, they rule the galaxy together as father and son.
Memorial Day Weekend
Playing around at Lilacia Park
At Millenium Park, Eric got them giant pretzels. . .
and frozen lemon chills to cool off.
Ivan in Walla Walla
Ivan’s discovery of Basil gelato at The Patisserie. We suggested going to a different place for ice cream another day and Ivan asked if they would have Basil. We had to admit probably not and returned to the Patisserie. 
Connect four strategy
Macaroni and Cheese and secrets at the counter in the kitchen
At the playground
At the splash pad
Before
After
Ivan also loved the beef his uncle made and the creek that runs behind his aunt and uncle’s house. We read most of the first two Harry Potter books. Listened to Upside Down magic and Pip Bartlett’s Guide to Unicorn Training. Ivan began playing Pokemon Moon on his DS. A good vacation.
Ivan in Bozeman
Tire swing at the Dino Park. He spun around so much that he threw up in the car on the way home.
East Gallatin Valley Recreation Center aka Bozeman Beach
This photo describes this sibling relationship well.
Sunshine selfies
Chico Hot Springs and Resort
Ivan enjoyed the pool so much that he said he’d like to take swimming lessons.
Visiting at the ranch with his Great Uncle Charles. Chuck agreed to the kids taking a bag of rocks from the area home with them. Ezri looked surprised and sad when as we were departing he said looking at her bag of rocks, “Oh, I don’t know if we can spare that many.” We did get to take the bag of rocks back to Bozeman, but had to leave it at Mark & Tam’s house due to luggage weight restrictions.
Museum of the Rockies has a lovely exhibit on modern and ancient crocodilians. Ivan liked the interactive screen that let you build a prehistoric Crocodilian. There were live baby alligators and a machine that let you test your strength versus a crocodile’s jaw strength.
No trip is complete without a stop at the library. We visited this statue last year. Ezri and Ivan have grown but the statue children have stayed the same size. Ivan has plans to be bigger than the statue girl. He won’t catch up to his sister in size for quite awhile, but that statue is another story.
All Aboard
Great America
Getting ready to help the Justice League.
The first time on this ride Ivan’s score was higher than mine (not wearing my glasses).
The second ride with my glasses on I was a few hundred points ahead of him. We went from top 60% of riders in score to top 40% so we’re improving.
Instead of riding the Demon on repeat, we only rode once this visit.
Yup, this photo shows how my kids feel about picture taking time.
Ricochet ride! Go, spinny rides.
Triple play ride with three of my favorite people. I rode this one with Eric.
Oh MY! We wore him out. He is so done.
Backyard Water Squirters
Mud Bug Beach
I’ve noticed building sandcastles with my kids feels alot like building snowmen with them.
There’s something deep in that thought. I just can’t put my finger on it.
2016 Summer = Summer of the Pokemon
Feeding Pidgeys at our near park.
This photo of Ivan with a cell phone catching a Pidgey makes him look alot like one of the 9 year-old boys doing the same thing in our neighborhood. So grown-up.
We took a break from Harry Potter festivities to catch some Pokemon along the Riverwalk.
Pokemon pajama walk.
Step 1) put on pajamas
Step 2) walk to Loy Park to trigger the Pokestop
Step 3) walk around the block
Step 4) talk to neighborhood children about venemoths
Step 5) home for bed
