Jax

Buffalo Jump

This buffalo jump is yet another landmark here in Great Falls. A buffalo jump is a site where Indians used to run buffalo herds off cliffs to kill them (before the introduction of the horse). We had a great time spotting wildlife and meandering around the Great Plains.

This was the base. The Natives camped here in anticipation of the buffalo arrival.

We spotted a badger about 20 yards off the dirt road to the top of the jump. Tim got out and tried to follow it, but it ran away...

There were little ground squirrels everywhere! They were so noisy....

Tim was trying to get a rise out of the little guys...

This was the eagle flying around the cliff edge hunting. We were able to walk really close to it..maybe 20 ft or so.

Tim and Jax at the edge of the buffalo jump.

Go Buffs!

We are SO excited for the season to start! The Buffs have their first practice today. We love you Cody and Dad!

Strong Neck and So Proud!

Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center

Jax and I looking out over the Missouri. This is about where Lewis and Clark began their month-long portage.

I feel like Jaxson in his stroller is the real life version of Flat Stanley....

This is just hilarious because of the two weird faces. We were inside a Mandan home and there was Native American music playing...he was trying to figure out the sounds in addition to the camera.
Jax was cracking up at the Indian voices....there was an exhibit that translated Lewis and Clark's words into Shoshone....
Baby Jean Baptiste carried in a backpack made of Buffao hide.

Baby Jaxson pushed in a stroller....you can tell how he feels about it!

Playing with Jaxson

Although our outings are fun, the real highlight of our family is Jax! He is getting so big and he is holding his neck up so well. He thinks it is hilarious to roll from his tummy to his back-he will do it over and over and over.

Giant Springs State Park

This was a nice outing for a Sunday afternoon. It is a landmark where Lewis and Clark found one of the biggest natural springs in the US. I think 150 million gallons flow out from this tiny pool each year. The water bubbles up and flows right into the Missouri. It was really neat to see how clean the water was and how colorful the plant life was underwater. There was also a fish hatchery that we walked through. We walked along the river edge trail for a bit, attempting to spot some wild life...no luck. Apparently, beavers and foxes frequent the area often...no luck for us! Jaxson slept through almost the whole thing. He woke up as we were leaving.