Nathan turned four months which meant we were able to give him rice cereal. Yay! Ashlyn was so excited. We went to target, and she helped me pick out bowls and spoons for him to use.

When we gave Nathan the cereal he just kept pushing it out with his tongue I'm not even sure if he got very much. Ashlyn laughed so hard because he just kept spitting it out. Anyhow I'm sure once he gets to eat food with some flavor he will soon learn to use that spoon.

Mammouth 2009

WARNING PICTURE OVERLOAD!!!

In July we took our annual Viehweg family trip to Mammoth. I was a little apprehensive as we began the five hour drive to Mammoth I wasn't toosure how Ashlyn and especially Nathan (who was only three months old) was going to handle being in the car for that long, but the trip up went great. We left around nap time so right away both kids took a nap. About three hours in we stopped at a rest stop so I could nurse Nathan, and so Ashlyn could use the bathroom. When we got back on the road we put in a DVD we then stopped for gas in Bishop, and then when Ashlyn was starting to get really fed up with being in the car we pulled out the big guns and put on her Dora DVDs (thanks uncle Kiel) which kept her entertained until we got to the condo.

We had a laid back day the first day we were there. We went to our favorite pizza place ate and then went and hung out at the park. Nathan loves to be outside, and just loved hanging out on the blanket with his cousin Luke.

Ashlyn loved hanging out with Grandpa and Grandma.

The next day we all went on a hike. I think it was about 1/2 a mile up to a really cool lake. Ashlyn did awesome and walked all the way. Here she is with Aunt Jessica, Aunt Laurel, and cousin Luke.

What a cute family!

Ashlyn was so excited that Koa (Jaroms parents dog) could come with us to Mammoth, and she laughed so hard when he went swimming in the lake,

The whole gang (minus Jarom's mom who was taking the picture)

This was Nathan after the hike down.

Another day we were there we drove out to Bodie which is a ghost town in the middle of nowhere. It was quite interesting, and was also very hot. Here we are taking a break from the sun.

Ashlyn loved climbing up and down the steps, and had fun taking pictures sitting on them.

After we went to Bodie we stopped at Mono lake. Here is a shot of the lake and the Tofa's. The lake is kinder cool in the winter the water is green and in the summer the water is blue. I don't remember the full story why so I will have to wait for Jarom to come home and remind me. I know it has something to do with brine shrimp, fly's, and birds (I think).


Another day we decided to hike to Rainbow falls, but first we had to stop and take pictures with the Mammoth.

Here we are at Rainbow falls. This hike was just over a mile. Ashlyn did pretty well, but it wasn't the smartest idea to go during nap time! Let's just say on the way back which was some what up hill Jarom and I had to take turns carrying her on our backs, but for how far she walked she did great! This is us at Rainbow falls,

and this is us at Rainbow falls two years ago. I can't believe how little Ashlyn was, and what a big girl she is now. Time really does fly.

if you look closely you can see a rainbow coming off the waterfall.

Nathan loved to hike, but I would too if I was being carried around everywhere!

These last two pictures I took on the last night we were there. They look so peaceful I thought I would throw them in.

Mammoth was so fun we had a blast. Can't wait for next year!