The Murphy Girls attended the Montana Women's Run for the second year in a row (Mom attended with Max and Bella the two prior years, but now Max does something "cool" with Dad on Women's Run day - this year he helped our friend Scott Mackney move). We had a spectacular time, with Bella finishing on foot this year. She only piggy-backed for short spurts, otherwise she was RUNNING. This is a fun tradition we've started and one I, at least, plan to continue as the girls get older (we'll see if they're interested in walking or running with Mom when they're 13).
On Saturday afternoon we took the kids to Veteran's Park in Billings. Max and Bella had a wonderful time on the slide, while Brighton loved playing in the rocks (below) in between swinging and taking a few runs at the slide herself.
Grandma Barbi joined us for a wonderful Mother's Day brunch on Sunday, after which the kids and Gavin took us out to Laurel (Big Sky Nursery) to purchase my flowers (a Mother's Day tradition).
Grandma Barbi and Max pose for the camera (it is very difficult to get Max to smile nice for the camera these days, this was one of five shots - and the only one suitable for publication).
Bella and Brighton walk toward the brunch. Brighton is very independent and will insist on being a "big kid." Here, she was not willing to hold Mom's hand, and was only willing to walk peacefully (you read that right - she can throw incredible tantrums) clutching her big sister's hand.
1 comment:
Glad to hear you had a great Mother's Day!! Our tradition is to get hanging baskets, flowers and stuff for the yard too!!
I am seeing Tam and Janine tonight.....I will have to see if they have checked out your blog!!
When are you visiting Portland next?
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