Where were Nate and the girls during all the excitement last night? Emma was with her cousins and Mia was with Dad...bear hunting. It was the last night, and Kaylon REALLY wanted to go, but needed someone to drive him. So Nate went, and took Amelia. She was SO excited. Emma was a little worried for her.
It was wet, muddy, and raining when they got there. {They sit across the canyon from a Bear Bait, and watch for the bears to come in.} Her pants were wet, and Nate had to lift her through some of the muddier parts. She didn't seem to mind, though. But Nate had a good laugh at their conversation that went something like this:
They didn't ever see a bear.
Emma: Mia, don't go. Bears eat people. They even chased Sam.
That little warning did not stop her. She wanted to go.
It was wet, muddy, and raining when they got there. {They sit across the canyon from a Bear Bait, and watch for the bears to come in.} Her pants were wet, and Nate had to lift her through some of the muddier parts. She didn't seem to mind, though. But Nate had a good laugh at their conversation that went something like this:Mia: Daddy, why did we go bear hunting tonight?
Nate: Cause it's fun, hunny
Mia: You have fun sitting in the rain with your pants all wet?
Nate: Aren't you having fun?
Mia: yeah, I guess
They didn't ever see a bear.
On another note, we have officially started work on the new buildling for the dental practice. {by the way...yes, that is snow on the roof of the building, and yes, it was on May 22} For those who don't know yet, we bought the old Yamaha place across from Rips. It has switched owners several times in the last few years, but it started out as Nate's Grandpa Dickerson's lumber yard, Bear River Lumber. Chris spent a good part of her childhood and growing up years in that building, working for her dad. It has a lot of sentimental value for the family, so it was a bittersweet day to see the building that Grandpa Dickerson built and worked in for years and years come down. Aunt Deb & Uncle Scott were good to remind us that Grandpa, as a builder, would understand the impossible cost and time associated with renovating that portion of the building, and that he would be happy that we were there to take care of the property. As things were coming down, we realized exactly how much the building had deteriorated, and how unsuitable it would have been for a dental office. The foundation was not steady and boards were rotting. So, I took lots of pictures and video. It really was very fascinating to watch. We had several people stop throughout the day to watch and take pictures. Here are a couple of my favorites, and a video clip or two so you can see just how powerful and impressive Bruce's machine is. 
Just had to get a shot of Henry crawling around in the old building.
This look just sums it all up. It's an excited, anticipating great things, I hope things go well, kind of look.
Part of the helpers.
I was across the street taking pictures, and when I walked by to go around to the back, I glanced over and saw this. Obviously captivated by what was happening.
One of my very favorites. Look at the power of that machine. It was amazing to watch.
I don't think the look on Bruce's face is one of hard work and concentration. He was like a kid in a candy shop, amused, and having fun playing in his machine all day.
I loved being able to see the original log cabin underneath.
Another captivated audience.
Watching progress.
It's all down. There were still a couple of hours of clean-up, but it was officially down.
Uncle Ross saw it immediately and carried it off for safe keeping. What a treasure. I think Grandpa was reminding us that it's all good.
Instead of a cake for the party we made cupcakes in mugs like a picture we saw in a cookbook. Can you say yummy? That alone was enough for me to break my diet. Darn cake. And I don't even like cake. I guess I do now.
We read the story, played a couple games, ate lunch, opened presents, ate cake, and then just played for a little bit. I think it was fun for everyone. I had fun.
Here she is making her own pair of pajama pants. I'll have to get a picture of the finished product. They turned out just right...with a little help from yours truly. ps notice the wrist pin cushion...so cute the way she figured out how to use it all on her own. 
And here's to the Birthday Girl turned 6. I think she had a busy, fun, and tiring day.
I copied this fun interview from Kammi to get a little look at Mia at 6.
