Bozeman MT with the Broomells!

We have been thoroughly enjoying our time with Chris, Sarah and little Iain in Bozeman, MT. Yesterday, we departed from our campground in Spokane, WA and took an easy 5 hour drive to Bozeman. Matt was starting to doubt my ability to pick good campgrounds (c'mon, it's all done over the internet!!), but I thankfully redeemed myself in Spokane. We had a little trouble finding it, but when we did we were so happy to see that our spot was steps away from a lake. After enjoying several dips in Long Lake (officially the Spokane River) we hit the hay and were up early for our next driving adventure.

Sunset at our campsite in Spokane WA

It has been so great NOT being on the road today!! We had originally planned on making the 2 hour drive down to Yellowstone, but decided to take it easy and enjoy the natural wonders right here in Bozeman. This morning we took a hike in the Gallatin mountains. The trail took us along a gushing creek and ended at a beautiful waterfall. It has been over 5 months since we've last seen the Broomells, and we have been enjoying all of the new things that Iain can now do! He loved splashing in the creek and violently shaking his head "yes" whenever we asked him if he wanted a cracker. He's such a cutie!

Chris, Sarah and Iain Broomell

Hiking in the Gallatin Moutains

Sarah and Iain at the creekside

Tomorrow we're off to the Black Hills, SD where we will experience Mt. Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Monument for the first time. From there we will camp a second night in Minnestota. I'll try to write again from Ohio, where we'll be visiting my cousin Liz and fam. Hard to believe we'll be landing in PA in 5 days!!