VACATION!!!!!

 We recently had our first family vacation! The family that I nannied for in Connecticut decided to take their summer vacation in Montana this year and were generous enough to invite us to come along. We stayed at the most amazing ranch just outside of Missoula. It certainly was far from any of our camping experiences but it was perfect for Nate and the rest of the kids. 

I haven't seen the kids in a few years and that was, by far, the longest I had gone without seeing them.  They have grown up so much and it made me sad to know I have missed out on so much of their lives. They loved getting to know Nate and Nate loved being doted on for a week. I think he's been bored just having me around since we have been home :)

We were able to do some super fun activities while we were there. Todd was able to do horse riding, rafting,  a cattle drive, paintball, fly fishing, and canoeing. I got to do hiking, horse riding, shooting, rafting, and a hot air balloon ride. Nate's favorite activities were swimming at the lake, riding on the paddle boat, swimming in the hot tub at the house, and (surprise surprise) swimming in the huge bath tub. We had a great time!

Chloe and I took Nate down to see the horses one afternoon while the others were rafting. He loved the horses! The riding trail went right behind the house that we stayed in so Nate and I would sit on the porch and watch the people ride by several times a day.

This is the only horse riding Nate did but he still loved it :)

He liked the swings even more!

One of the nights we went to a dutch oven dinner down by the river. We were taken there in a horse drawn wagon. Of course, Nate loved that part.

Luca (11) at the dutch oven dinner

Todd and Nate playing near the river

Chloe (9) 

Here we are at the lake. Nate didn't love the lifejacket. It was as big as he is!

On the paddle boat. We rode around on this boat for about 20 minutes and Nate loved it.

Playing in the lake (don't mind my farmer's tan!)

This was the best part of the whole vacation! 

My favorite picture of our shadow on the side of the mountain.

A view of the ranch

Me and Luca

Chloe got a little nervous when we went up so high so she spent most of the ride down in the basket.

The view from 8600 feet!

The whole gang + Nate Bug.
Chloe, Me, Nate Bug, Luca, Ewan, and Big Nate. We miss you already!!!!