Leave a Trail: A Couple Weekends of Fun

Well, it's been a busy couple of weeks around here. The last two weekends have been a lot of fun. 2 weeks ago we headed to Iowa. My Mom had been planning a BIG surprise party for my Grandpa's 80th Birthday. EVERYONE made it! From Texas, South Dakota, and Iowa, everyone made it to Mom and Dad's place. It was a great surprise and a fun couple days! The time was short, but lots of memories were made! My Aunt and Uncle, and their little girl Skye had never met Gunnar, so I've included the pictures of when they met. Skye and "Baby Gunnar" as Skye would say, were good buds during the weekend!
This last weekend Nathan and I headed to the Black Hills on Saturday. Some friends from Pierre were in the Hills on vacation, so we met up in Rapid for supper at Ruby Tuesdays. It was my first time eating there-YUM! It was so great getting to see Kyle and Kristi and their almost 2 year old, Courtney. We stayed at a hotel in Rapid, which was SO nice. For once we didn't have to rush, and I got to do a little shopping! It was nice to get off the ranch and give me a break while spending some well needed time with Nathan. It was short lived, but so much fun!
Tomorrow we are preparing for Gunnar's 4 month shots, even though he's 5 months tomorrow! We had a delay in getting an appt set up due to a couple cancelled appts so tomorrow is the day. I hate going for his shots, but it's a must, and we might as well get it done with! I'm hoping Nathan gets to come with for my support system. I'm hoping to go pumpkin shopping tomorrow too, I can't wait for Gunnar's picture with his first pumpkin! I LOVE Fall!
The weather is definitely Fall-like, and I'm loving it! It's a cold 54 degrees today, and with the wind, the furnace keeps turning on, it's chilly! Thursday they are calling for snow out here, just great. I'm NOT ready for the white stuff just yet. We have birds to hunt, and antelope to shoot! The snow can stay away for awhile, I had my fill the last two years!
Gunnar is changing daily. Rolling over is now a daily occurrence, and he's SO darn strong! Pulling himself all over the place and having a smiling face for everyone. He's such a blessing in our life and we love that kiddo even more than we thought we could love something.
Here's some pictures from the past couple weeks! Enjoy!

Skye and Gunnar! How cute!

We might be in trouble, he seemed to like that DVD player! :)

Uncle Steve, Aunt Michelle, Skye, & Gunnar meeting for the FIRST time!

Skye kept touching his soft skin, she was so great with him!

Happy 80th Birthday Grandpa Foreman!! We love you!! Here is EVERYONE! Every single person got to be there. From Texas, South Dakota, and Iowa, we ALL made it! It was a HUGE surprise!

Here's Grandma & Grandpa Foreman with all of their Grandkids, along with Great Grandkids!

Hmm..someone gets to ride shotgun ever since Gunnar has been born. It's Nathan and Libby up front, Gunnar and Mom in the middle, and Jade and the luggage in the back. Libby thinks she's one cool dog, that's for sure! And see Nathan in the mirror, that is how we've communicated the last 5 months, through the mirror. Now when I sit up front, it almost feels weird because I'm not looking him in the eye while talking to him-ha!